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Being on the road is a crucial aspect of many successful bands. But how do you book a tour? Which cities should you play? How do you know the dives from the classic venues in a city you’ve never seen? And more importantly, what steps can you take to increase your chances of breaking even, [...]

Why do so many bands pour so much time, energy and money into their gear and recordings… then just show up to do a lousy live gig? American performance coach Tom Jackson gives his [somewhat preachy - ed] insights into what’s wrong with the way most artists approach live shows. This clip was recorded at [...]

Tim Harlow reports in the Star Tribune: nearly two-thirds of Americans said they listen to music every day or nearly every day according to an independent market research firm specializing in public opinion polls. The AM/FM radio hasn’t lost its appeal with music listening fans despite the popularity of CD and MP3 players and other [...]

Does your band need extra publicity in the form of promo videos, gig/song uploads for YouTube, MPEG4 movies for eletcronic press kits? Then try media productions outfit The Shark Pool: www.myspace.com/shark_pool

Soul Ambition is running a *free* coaching workshop in south Belfast for bands and music industry people at Blick Studios on Saturday, September 27. To register, e-mail tracy@soulambition.co.uk

A date for your diary: Music Mart 2008 is described as Northern Ireland’s first ever dedicated music industry trade show, with exhibitors and reps from labels, studios, venues, management, photographers and more. Entrance is free, and there’s complimentry tea on the brew – and rather nice biscuits. [one is informed that Music Mart is *not* part [...]