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Not Just T-Shirts: Unusual Branded Band Merchandise

March 21, 2023

Here, we’ll run through some of the more unusual branded band merchandise that goes far beyond the usual t-shirt offerings.

The Full Guide to Promoting Music on Your Instagram Story for Expert and Novice Musicians

December 16, 2020

Nowadays, there are so many different steps to take to promote a product, business, or brand. Instead of posting a billboard or passing out flyers, people have to learn how to use social media. With thousands of competing brands and artists, people have to learn how to stand out. They have to learn how to use every social media application and each feature it has to offer. In this article, both expert and novice musicians will learn how to promote their music with the Instagram Story feature. They’ll learn how to get noticed, build a bigger fanbase, and become marketing experts online. After all, Instagram is one of the top places to grow a music brand.

Does Your Band Need PR?

November 11, 2020

PR simply means public relations. A good PR company will put your music in front of the right journalists and manage media coverage to help you build your fan base. They know who to speak to in the business to create the right buzz about you but, more importantly, they know how to communicate with them. So, does your band need PR? Let’s find out.

How to Raise Money to Make Music Professionally

November 10, 2020

Whether you’re in a band or striking out on your own as a singer/songwriter, you’ll need to invest a little cash if you want to make a success out of your music career. Instruments, recording equipment, transport costs and marketing are just a few of the expenses you’ll come up against as a professional or semi-pro performer. In this article, we’ll explore just some of the ways you can save enough to afford all of these and more.

6 Ways To Support Your Favourite Artists/Bands During Lockdown

June 14, 2020

With tours cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, it’s difficult to know how to support our favourite musical artists. Amy has come up with 6 ways we can show our love to our faves, and help them in this trying time.

How to Build Your Band’s Brand

December 19, 2019

These days, finding your band’s sound is only step one of finding success in the music industry. The second, and arguably the most important step after figuring out what kind of band you want to be, is how to communicate that image to the rest of the world.

The Essential Weekly Playlist Of: Owen Paul

January 12, 2018

The Essential Weekly Playlist is back, with a difference! Instead of YouTube links, now each artist has their own Spotify playlist of the songs which mean so much to them. Our first Essential Playlist for 2018 comes from Owen Paul. Be sure to give all the tracks a listen.

Hard Working Class Heroes Conference 2017 – 28-30 September

September 13, 2017

Hard Working Class Hereos 2017 will open on Thursday, September 28th with a targeted networking event in The Chocolate Factory. This will give international delegates an opportunity to meet with their Irish counterparts and the artists attending the HWCH Music Conference.

Dublin’s Hard Working Class Heroes Festival Sees 50 Bands Chosen

September 13, 2017

50 of Ireland’s most exciting bands will play live in 5 venues across Dublin city on September 29th and 30th for this year’s Hard Working Class Heroes Festival.

New Music Competition Launched: Sound Of The Times

July 20, 2017

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), Time and Leisure Magazine, and Creative Youth are proud to announce their joint launch of Sound of the Times.
Sound of the Times is a brand new competition celebrating the best in new music. Open to solo artists, musicians, and bands, aged between 17-26, who live, work, or study in South West London or Surrey, Sound of the Times winners can expect a whole host of prizes that will help launch their music careers.

Quite Great Tips For New Bands Hoping To Make It In The Industry

May 2, 2017

Our friends at Quite Great Communications are back, this time with some quite great tips for new bands hoping to expand their presence and make it in the music industry. Just like their previous guest post about Social Media, their tips are definitely worth taking on board.