How To Get Your Band Gigs For Corporate Events

By Sarah Campbell


When it comes to music, many fans have no idea how hard their favorite artistes work in order to get recognized. While simple performances in night clubs are the order of the day for many bands, few actually know about the money making potential that performing in corporate events has. For your band to become a favorite among event planners, you ought to change your strategy among other things.

A vast majority of event planners have a preference for established bands when looking for talent. If you are part of a band that remains unknown after many years in the industry, you may be taking the wrong approach towards getting noticed. Thanks to the internet, there are tons on sites that specifically deal with event bookings.

Start by finding one that you believe has a wider reach then create your portfolio on it. You can record a short video demonstration and attach it to your portfolio. When on the search for performers on behalf of corporate organizations, organizers may stumble upon your profile and fall in love with your style.

Another great way to get noticed is by ensuring your band has an active social media presence. If you believe your fans adore what you do, get them to follow your updates on social media. The hype you create is what will ultimately act as your selling point to companies. Try to set up an official profile on popular video streaming websites and you will get your name out gradually.

In addition, you must have the right aptitude to tell the type of music corporate personalities will most likely prefer. Being semi official functions, company events are likely to be attended by many reserved individuals. If your music genre includes songs that are lewd in nature, consider changing tact slightly. Try singing songs that stand a high chance or resonating with individuals from all walks of life. For example, there is no harm in specializing in uplifting and energy filled songs. They are guaranteed to create a lively yet reserved mood in the audience.

To attain the heights of success in entertainment, you must start from the bottom. Success has got absolutely no shortcuts. Request your friends who plan to host parties soon to allow your band to perform when the day comes. Step by step, your portfolio should become more appealing. It is also important to ask clients for feedback after performing.

Start by setting up a website if you can. Nowadays, website hosting is pretty cheap. There are service providers who even do it free of charge. Once you have an active website, encourage your followers to visit it regularly to post feedback. The feedback you get will be useful in marketing your performances.

Also remember to organize your website in a professional manner. Ensure you have different sections for photos, videos, audio and reviews. Also include a section for booking by clients. If you do all these, your journey into success should be fruitful. Soon enough, clients will be approaching you without any effort on your part.




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