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Beyond selling your music and merchandise, another way to connect with your fans and make money is to get out there and play out, book a gig, or plan a tour.

 

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By choosing one of the subtopics below, you'll be able to explore all the tools, services, sites, and resources that's available to help you Play Live.

Festivals

Festivals

There's a festival for every type of music. Yours is out there and you should...
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Booking Resources

If you're a gigging musician, then this list of tools, sites, resources, and ...
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Touring_Resources

Touring Resources

 Life on the road is tough enough. If you're living out of your van, then t...
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College_Booking_Resources

College Booking Resources

The college and university circuit is one of the most lucrative gigs you can ...
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Booking Agencies

Need help getting booked? There's plenty of services that can assist. To get ...
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Band Management Software

The software tools to help you keep your ba...
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Online_Press_Kits

Online Press Kits

Online press kits allow you to present your band and music far better than in...
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Music Photographers

Don't just rely on your friend and his disposable camera - a professional pho...
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Musicians_For_Hire

Musicians-For-Hire

Okay, so you're recording. You have your song, you've got the guitars, bass, ...
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House_Concerts

House Concerts

Now you can rock the house - literally. Performing shows at people's houses a...
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Online_Concerts

Online Concerts

Play out by staying in! Or, stream your next big show out over the web and sh...
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Conferences

Conferences

Really into songwriting? Gear? Promotion? This business of music? There's a c...
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Musicians_Forums

Musicians' Forums and Classifieds

Looking to start or join a band in your area? Perhaps add a member? The local...
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Rehearsal Spaces

If you're a band that plays live, you need a place to rehearse and hone your ...
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Posters

Posters

Posters are synonomous with rock shows. If you're a live band, putting poster...
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Instrument_Repair

Instrument Repair

It happens sooner or later. Your treasured vintage keyboard starts smoking. Y...
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Instrument & Gear Rental

Sometimes you need some particular equipment for a special, one time show or ...
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Books & Instruction

There's always more to learn about playing live, touring, and booking shows. ...
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