{"id":36656,"date":"2018-07-31T10:55:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T15:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/?p=36656"},"modified":"2022-11-25T14:14:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T20:14:44","slug":"how-to-promote-upcoming-gigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-upcoming-gigs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Promote Upcoming Gigs on Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a gigging musician, one of your main goals is to draw as many people as possible to your shows. The more people you bring through the doors the better. Many musicians provide only basic information on their sites – like where and when they\u2019re playing. This means you’re missing out on the opportunity to get more people through the doors. In this post we’ll cover how to promote upcoming gigs in a compelling way that can lead to more people in the crowd.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with a few basics.<\/p>\n

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Update often<\/h2>\n

Make sure your list of shows is up to date and included on your site well ahead of a show. While a few folks may land on your site, see you have a gig that night, and pile into the car, they\u2019d probably appreciate a heads up. Give them at least a few days to plan on attending. You\u2019ll want to make sure to leave adequate time for you to cross promote, too. Not to mention, it helps to constantly have upcoming gigs on your schedule when you\u2019re trying to find new places to play.<\/p>\n

Make sure your information is correct<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all known the frustration of getting double booked or receiving bad intel. Make sure you\u2019re not the reason your fans show up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Double check to make sure your dates, times, prices, and locations are accurate.<\/p>\n

Provide as much detail as possible<\/h2>\n

Give people as much information as you have available. Some things to consider including are:<\/p>\n