As a band you will be relying on repeat bookings and as much as there is advice everywhere on the best things you should be doing to become way more popular there are certain things that you must never do if you really want to make it in this industry and I will talk you through just three of them. If you are a band just starting out and are ready to start playing at venues and getting out there to build your fan base and get many supporters then you really must take heed of the following 3 points. The first is to never show up late. There are so many people counting on you to show up on time so if you are late this will anger so many people and you will never get a repeat booking. There are not only yourselves to consider there are so many other people involved. There is the venue owner for a start who will lose money if you are to show up late. They have an entire staff to pay as well as angry customers who have already paid admission to see you. There are also all the staff involved in your sound check that will be more than a little unhappy with you. If you have a bad sound check then the quality of your performance will sound awful and you won’t get the rapturous applause that you were hoping for. Also the venue owner could have taken on another band for that slot that could have been reliable and have filled the room with supporters that will be heightening his profits with food and drink sales at his bar. There is absolutely no excuse for being late as it affects so many people and their profits. Also if there are any big names from the music industry at the venue that night and you arrive late then you have pretty much blown your chances there as well. Arrogance is never tolerated no matter what you think or whether you think it is cool! Arrogance has no place in this industry and if you are not personable you will never be rebooked or gain loyal supporters. You have to conform to the venue’s routine and not think that you are the best thing since sliced bread and come before everyone else’s time and money. No matter how good you are this will never allow you to progress in this industry. Also you must never leave the venue immediately after your gig as this is seen as very rude. You must take the time to work the room and meet people and be around the merchandise that you wish to sell. This is also a great way to make new contacts and to build your fan base.
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