Tips for Running your own Gig

• When designing promotional materials remember to include bands set to play, the venue, the date(in this format: Tuesday 25th July 2006), the time doors open, price, restrictions(i.e. 18+ only, all ages etc.) and additional contact details(i.e. Email address or contact number).

• Call all bands/staff/sound companies before the gig is due to commence to confirm all details.

• Constantly promote the show, never give up!

• Be alert on the night, don't get drunk and not be able to resolve a problem when it happens(and they do happen!).

• Use the crowd to your advantage and sell or give away demo's to them. They'll remember you in future if they get free demo's but if you sell some demo's you also make a bit of funding for the band for the future.

• Don't go back on your agreements; if you agreed to pay someone a set amount then do it, you never know when you'll be needing them again!