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Find out what you need to know before your gig with our guest blog from the ISM…<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s your very first paid gig or you’re a performing veteran, you need to make sure that you\u2019re prepared.<\/p>\n See the following\u00a0check list supplied by the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)<\/a>\u00a0of essential tips for every performing musician.<\/p>\n Location and Access <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you know exactly where you’re performing and how to get there. Find out the venue\u2019s access requirements surrounding instruments and tech, as well as any disabled access information in case your band or anyone in the audience needs it.<\/p>\n Make sure there is a Contract in Place<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you negotiate the amount of time you are playing for and your fee ahead of the gig with the booker or venue. We advise that you have everything confirmed in writing. ISM members can download<\/a> our template contracts for free. Be sure to make it clear to the venue or\u00a0booker that there is no agreed performance until the contract is signed by both parties.<\/p>\n Be Covered <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n You will be required to have Public Liability insurance before any gig or concert. If someone trips over your equipment and hurts themselves whilst you\u2019re performing, your Public Liability insurance will protect you. ISM membership includes \u00a310,000,000 worth of public, employers’ and product liability insurance<\/a> cover including in the event of public injury or loss\/damage to third party property during the course of your career. We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n Promote your Gig<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve booked your show, you\u2019ll need people to come watch you perform. Add the event to your website listings and update your social media with all the key details of the gig. We recommend that you create a Facebook event, build a mailing list and add your gig to other listing sites. Find out more about how you can promote yourself here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Top tip: be sure to upload photos and videos of the gig after the show, encouraging your followers to do the same. They will appreciate that you enjoyed your set as much as they did.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Practice makes Perfect<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Know your set list and practise as much as you feel is necessary ahead of the key performance.<\/p>\n Control your Nerves <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Many musicians experience pre-show nerves or performance anxiety ahead of a gig. It’s important to take some time to mentally prepare yourself for your show, whether it is breathing techniques, mindfulness or any other coping mechanism that helps you prepare. Our toolkit Play<\/em><\/a> provides performers with practical and easy to use strategies to overcome performance anxiety and reach optimal music performance.<\/p>\n Wear Ear Plugs <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It is very common to find that musicians suffer noise-induced hearing loss more than the general population. We recommend that you take the steps to protect one of a musician\u2019s most valuable tools with hearing protection. ISM members receive a special discount<\/a> on custom made hearing protection from ACS Custom. You can also watch our webinar<\/a> with Hearology to pick up some tips for ear health longevity.<\/p>\n Let the Music do the Talking and Enjoy Yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Finally, tune your instruments, have your set-list ready and perform! The ISM is the UK\u2019s professional body for musicians. We were set up in 1882 to promote the art of music and to protect the interests of all musicians. Today we support over 9,300 members from across the music industry providing them with unrivalled services and expert advice, from study up until retirement and beyond. We are a wholly independent, non-profit-making organisation.<\/p>\n ISM full membership is \u00a3178 a year. If you pay by annual Direct Debit we will give you a \u00a310 discount.<\/p>\n If you have graduated with your first music degree within the last ten years you can take advantage of our graduate rate, at just \u00a350 a year.<\/p>\n We offer ISM student members over 90% off our full membership rate. Join us for just \u00a315 a year, a discount of \u00a3163 a year.<\/p>\n Find out more at ism.org\/join<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also view by clicking the following link all of our latest worldwide Musicians Wanted Jobs & Gigs<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What every musician needs to prepare before playing a gig or event. Continue reading ![\"advice](\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-We-Won-Lux-Header.jpg\")
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