4 Ways to Create Your Own Stage for a Local Music Festival This Summer

With the summer returning to normal there are more local music festivals popping up. Though they tend to have their own main stage, they don’t normally provide this type of platform for other groups. Thus, bands, dance troupes, and other performers may need to provide their own stages.

Luckily, building one isn’t hard to do. Here are 4 ways to create your own stage for a local music festival this summer.

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Tips for Performing at a Concert

Whether you’re a classical pianist or part of a rock band, you probably perform in concerts regularly. You should know and use some of these tips for your next performance.

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Key Features of an Awesome Concert Venue

The experience of going to a concert is unparalleled. There’s the sense of belonging, knowing everyone present has a shared love of the band and is looking forward to a great time. Energy is high. Excitement and positivity radiates from the entire crowd. Music can bring people together in a powerful way. It transcends boundaries and provides an escape from the mundane and the anxiety of everyday life.

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5 Tips For Organizing An Outdoor Concert - Pandemic Style

In many parts of the US, winter is fast approaching, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few outdoor concerts before cold weather and an ever-present pandemic make in-person music unattainable. Here, we look at some key tips for making sure your outdoor show is as safe and enjoyable as possible.

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5 Tips For Hosting A Successful (And Safe) Drive-In Concert

While it may seem obvious, current regulations make it harder to simply cram a bunch of cars into a parking lot, and selecting a space to host your pandemic-era concert necessitates room for not only the cars themselves, but also the appropriate distance between them (while still allowing the cars to remain close enough to the stage to see the actual show)

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5 Essential Elements For Setting Up Your Own Stage For A Gig

If you want your gig to go well, you have to set up the stage properly. Failing to do so may cause a few mishaps that could have easily been avoided. Here are five essential elements for setting up your own stage for a gig.

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10 Ideas To Promote Your Concert Crowdfunding Campaign

Concert crowdfunding is a great way to finance and promote your own shows, without having to wait to get booked – you plan out your campaign, calculate the budget and create promo materials, and then invite fans to preorder tickets (automatically refundable if the show does not raise enough money to be produced). And while it’s vital to make the campaign description as exciting and enticing as possible, the promotional campaign around your crowdfunded show is what is likely going to make or break your event.

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7 Cases When An Intimate Concert Beats A Large One

Whether it’s a special occasion, like album release or anniversary show, or just a one-off fun time, sometimes an artist or a band want to produce an event that’s just a little out of the box (or, in the case of Jack White’s disease outbreak-themed rock show in London, A LOT). These events might have natural limitations for the number of participants due to venue or location (if the event is outdoors) constraints.

Another point to consider is the dress code. If you event requires attendees to dress up, down or sideways, you are creating another natural limitation.

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How To Make Your Show’s Visual Effects Stand Out From The Crowd

Putting together any kind of show on the stage can be exhilarating and rewarding. It’s something that requires a lot of effort as well. If you want your show to be memorable, then you need to think everything through with great care. It can also be a wondrous idea to put a lot of time into memorable and distinctive visual effects. Visual effects can separate your show from the rest in the greatest possible way.

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4 Fun Ways For Musicians To Calm Their Nerves Before A Concert

Touring as a musician can be fun. It can be thrilling to be on the road performing in front of fans on a nightly basis. It can sometimes be pretty nerve-racking, too, however. Performing in front of sizable audiences of people can seem pretty scary at times. If you’re a musician who wants to feel relaxed before going onstage, these tips can work out nicely for you.

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4 Ways To Create Atmospheric Lighting For Your Live Shows

When it comes to live shows, the lighting is big part of the crowd’s enjoyment. It can really make a difference in how they are able to get the full experience of your show. So don’t make the mistake of having sub-par lighting that doesn’t represent your performance in the best way. Use these four tips to create the best atmospheric lighting possible

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How To Create An Attractive Stage Setup For Your Next Country Music Concert

The attractiveness of your stage depends on your target audience. You want to design something that will appeal to your audience and fit within your venue requirements. Here are some of the factors that you should take under advisement for your next country music concert.

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Stage Design: How To Create A Venue That’s Set To Thrill

Planning an event that everyone will enjoy is challenging, but extremely satisfying if successful. One of the key steps in ensuring the success of your event is choosing and creating a venue that will leave your guests awed. This article will outline how to create this kind of venue in five easy steps.

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Concert Backlash: How To Deal With A DWI Charge When You’re Innocent

Imagine you’re leaving the stadium or arena, after having enjoyed a performance from your favorite singer or group. The police pull you over and put you through the process of testing your sobriety. Even though you haven’t had any alcohol, or perhaps had just a small drink that wouldn’t put you over the legal limit, the police charge you with either a DWI or a DUI.

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