Your bands success is determinant upon two factors. Number one is talent, which goes without saying. The next most important thing is getting your songs heard by the public and promoting your band.
If you are just starting out then a good first port of call for some media coverage are your local radio and TV stations, not forgetting your local paper. Call them up if you've got a competition that you are entering or if you've had recent success at a music competition. Make them aware of your band and what you are doing and plan to do in the future. They are always looking to fill pages with new stories. Make your band one of those stories.
Get yourself a website. They are a great way of promoting your band. Make sure your web address is on all of your publicity material - flyers, brochures etc. A website enables you to keep your adoring fans in the know about any future gigs or promotions that you might be planning.
If your band really takes off and you find that as a band you have no time to plan promotions or look for new gigs then you really want to consider getting a publicity manager. A publicity manager handles all aspects of band publicity and advertising.
You could be the best band since Oasis or the Beatles but if nobody hears you play, or knows you exist, then you music career will never get off the ground.
If you are just starting out then a good first port of call for some media coverage are your local radio and TV stations, not forgetting your local paper. Call them up if you've got a competition that you are entering or if you've had recent success at a music competition. Make them aware of your band and what you are doing and plan to do in the future. They are always looking to fill pages with new stories. Make your band one of those stories.
Get yourself a website. They are a great way of promoting your band. Make sure your web address is on all of your publicity material - flyers, brochures etc. A website enables you to keep your adoring fans in the know about any future gigs or promotions that you might be planning.
If your band really takes off and you find that as a band you have no time to plan promotions or look for new gigs then you really want to consider getting a publicity manager. A publicity manager handles all aspects of band publicity and advertising.
You could be the best band since Oasis or the Beatles but if nobody hears you play, or knows you exist, then you music career will never get off the ground.