With more opportunities than ever before for playing live, M has practical advice about getting yourself in front of the right crowd.
For up-and-coming music talent, showcases used to be all about trying to engineer a kind of alchemy: combine equal parts right place, right time and right A&R exec in order to arrive at the legendary ‘record deal’. That can still happen. But showcases these days are also about achieving a broader range of possibilities, like building a fanbase and perfecting the art of playing live. Showcases also come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from pub gigs to the British Music Abroad contingent who play the international stages at Midem and South by Southwest (SXSW). But just how do bands find themselves on the wish list for showcase promoters? Read more on our Festivals page.
For up-and-coming music talent, showcases used to be all about trying to engineer a kind of alchemy: combine equal parts right place, right time and right A&R exec in order to arrive at the legendary ‘record deal’. That can still happen. But showcases these days are also about achieving a broader range of possibilities, like building a fanbase and perfecting the art of playing live. Showcases also come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from pub gigs to the British Music Abroad contingent who play the international stages at Midem and South by Southwest (SXSW). But just how do bands find themselves on the wish list for showcase promoters? Read more on our Festivals page.
