Popular RSSThu, 28 Nov 2024 02:05:12 GMTCollege students are a great demographic for musicians to target because they are big time consumers of the entertainment industry. They watch music news and videos, attend concerts, go to clubs, buy music and the latest music technology – often obsessively. For any band looking to build their fan base, a college presents an enormous potential marketplace. Many colleges have committees appointed specifically to book entertainment on their campuses. This article is going to give you the 4-1-1 on everything you need to know about getting booked on a college campus, from the college booking agents themselves. #Jethro Finding The Booking AgentsThis first step will require some research. Not every college has a direct link to their entertainment committee on their homepage. Chances are, they may not even be called the “entertainment committee,” that’s just the term we’re going to be using here, so don’t Google it. Search the college website and call the campus hotline for information. There could be several departments that book entertainment, so make sure you find the one right for you. Often, the best way to track down booking agents is to talk to other bands that landed college gigs. When you confirm that you’ve reached the right department or individual, store your contacts in a little black band book. #CollegePress KitsSending out a press kit? Keep in mind that you’re sending something that's representative of your band. You want to appear professional, and convey who you are musically. Keep the press kit simple by including:o Plenty of music samples,o A paragraph of information about the bando A blurb about your desire to play for the campuso Contact informationo And a photo or twoKeep in mind that college booking agents have a lot of kits to look at. Too much stuff is more likely to overwhelm the booking agent than invite them into your music. “Why should we bring you here? Just answer that question,” says Nathan Kogut of Colorado State University.the prettier ... Read more

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