How to Hire a Photographer and Get Great Press/Live Photos

How important are good photos? Think about it: 1) On your press kit or website, your photos will be the first thing that a promoter, media, fans, etc. will see. 2) Your press photos help define who you are as an artist. Poor quality, generic, or uninteresting photos generally get the same type of preconceptions … Read more

LAST STOP BOOKING 2011 TOUR CONTEST!

Win a 10 day tour plus a complete presskit makeover and artist consultation sessions as well as the ability to join our 2011 artist roster. Selected artists will be able to select their own destinations and date range to booked at clubs, theaters, festivals, and music halls across the country. The tour will be for … Read more

The Unspoken Rules of How to Treat a Touring Band (for artists)

As an touring artist myself,  I’m sometimes booked with local acts who are either new to the industry or unaware of common courtesy when it comes to working with an out of town band. There are certain unspoken rules that really come down to common sense and decency when you play with other bands. One … Read more

How to Get Sponsors/Endorsements Part 2: What They’re Looking For

With everything that you do be it booking, soliciting a record deal or sponsor, or promotion, do it from the target’s point of view. In the case of looking for sponsors or endorsements, you’ll want to do so from the point of view of that prospect. Imagine getting hundreds of emails a week from artists … Read more

How to Get Your Band, Tour, Record, etc. an Endorsement or Sponsor

While conducting music business industry panels across the country, I’m often asked one question more than anything else: “How do I get an endorsement?” Other variations include “How do I get a sponsor?” or “How do I get free stuff?” My philosophy is that if this is your point of view, you’re probably already doomed. … Read more

How to Save Money When Touring as a Band

Thanks for swinging by our site. Check the menu to the left for information about Last Stop Booking, our artists, available tour dates, and archived music business information. The section below is for our music industry blog (feel free to subscribe for updates): How to Save Money When Touring… As I touring musician myself, I … Read more