Wednesday, May 30, 2018

How To Tour As Trending Nigerian Artists

By Frances Long


To make a career as a performer, you should be ready to be on the road most of the time. Traveling and performing will be your main way of creating a fan base and making money. Read ahead for tips on succeeding as a one of the most trending Nigerian artists.

Have quality cases. It is vital that you invest in the best cases for your instruments. Your guitar or drums and any other instruments you use are definitely your most important tools. Therefore, you want to keep them as safe as you can while traveling in crammed car with your band-mates. Before choosing a case, you should be sure that it is sturdy and also light enough.

Organize transport. You cannot perform at a show that you are not able to get to. Therefore, it is important that to decide on the best means of transport to move around. Here, you need to consider the size of you band and distance to be traveled. If you will use a van, be sure it is spacious enough for the entire band and in good condition.

Pack enough food items. After you and your band-mates have traveled for long, you will undoubtedly feel hungry. Therefore, you need to have enough food in the car to keep you nourished. When you suspect that you not have enough time between your shows, the snacks will also come in handy. Additionally, do not forget to carry enough drinking water and bottled drinks. Grumpiness is a really enemy of a good show.

Dress appropriately. It is important to dress for season while on the road and even when you get to show. Chilly weather can really affect all of you if you do not prepare well. Therefore, when on tour during winter, do not forget to pack enough blankets, coats, gloves hats etc. Similarly, carry enough light clothing when you suspect the weather at the locales you are going to will be hot.

You should not allow yourselves to be bored when on your road trip. Therefore, you should find decide beforehand on the tracks that will keep all of you entertained. Remember, there are long stretches along the way that you will have to deal with. Tracks from some of the bands that you admire should therefore be good enough to keep you inspired. Besides, you want to set the right mood for your upcoming performances.

Pack giveaways. You want to leave the fans that you will meet with everlasting memories. They should keep you in their minds even after you and your band-mates are long gone. Therefore, it advisable to have things such as branded tee shirts, stickers, posters, compact discs etc. Depending on the strategy that works that works for you, you can sell them or distribute them free of cost. Still, you never leave your camera behind.

Decide on the places where you will crash. Everyone requires sleep. When planning your tour, it is therefore recommended that you also decide on where you will have some rest. There are a few place that you can consider including hotels and even you van. Still, it will be important to network during your tour and make new friends.




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