Jeri's Booking Articles

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Audience Development

gold bullet Co-operative Audience Swaps to Break Into New Markets
gold bullet Three Methods of Getting Openers and Support Act Slots
gold bullet How a Positive Indie Attitude Will Advance Your Music Career
gold bullet Tips to Nurture Your Fans

Industry Terminology

gold bullet A Glossary of Live Performance and Booking Terms

Negotiation

gold bullet Negotiation Techniques, Part 1
gold bullet Negotiation Techniques, Part 2
gold bullet How to Successfully Book "Follow-Up" Gigs with Club Owners and Bookers
gold bullet How To Command a Higher Fee for Your Live Show
gold bullet The Right Documents for Booking Gigs
gold bullet What to Do When the Show Gets Canceled
gold bullet Getting Accurate Audience Counts From Club Owners
gold bullet How to Use the Right Follow-Up to Book the Gigs of Your Dreams
gold bullet How to Use a Tour Off-Day Creatively

Networking

gold bullet Attending Booking Conferences, Part 1
gold bullet Attending Booking Conferences, Part 2
gold bullet Why Networking = Success
gold bullet Nurture Your Contacts to Maximize Publicity and Booking
gold bullet Are You Following Up Properly with Your Music Biz Contacts

Promotion

gold bullet Use Your Past to Promote Your Future
gold bullet How To Turn Gigs Into Major Media Events
gold bullet What To Include in Your Touring Press Kit
gold bullet Impress Bookers with User Friendly Promo Packets
gold bullet Why Every Performance Counts
gold bullet How to Use Radio Promotion to Boost Airplay and Build New Audiences

Taxes

gold bullet Tax Tips for Independent Artists
gold bullet Year End Tax Tips

Touring Strategies

gold bullet Tour Marketing Template, Part One
gold bullet Tour Marketing Template-Part Two, A Promotional Time-Line
gold bullet How to Find The Right Venue for Your Live Show
gold bullet Dynamics For Success
gold bullet Developing A Home Base of Support to Build National Success, Part 1
gold bullet Developing A Home Base of Support to Build National Success, Part 2
gold bullet How Your Band Can Break Into the (Lucrative) College Market
gold bullet Touring Strategies: Renting Tour Vehicles
gold bullet How To Use a Tour "Off-Day" Creatively
gold bullet Day-Of-Show Staying In Control
gold bullet Advancing The Date
gold bullet Are Your Filling the Calendar or Building a Music Career?
gold bullet How to Get Tour Support Money for Your Musical Act
gold bullet How to Benefit From Playing Benefit Shows
gold bullet What to Do When Your Live Act Outgrows Local Venues
gold bullet How You Can "Give Back" by Giving Your Music
gold bullet Hot Tips for Holiday Bookings!
gold bullet How To Approach Booking Agents
gold bullet How to Get Tour Support From a Record Label
gold bullet Booking Festivals, Fairs and Events
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