Band Promotion Blog

I’ve just read an article - that I think all unsigned bands should read - on God Is In The TV Zine by Bill Cummings called Take a stake in a band.

The Article describes how The Race, a male and female fronted, 5 piece alt. indie band from Reading, intend to raise money through a scheme called "The Stakeholder Fund". It is a great idea, and one that I have always advocated. It is not a new idea however, in 2002 Jake Shillingford (click on /Invest) of Exileinside was one of the pioneers of the Do-It-Yourself approach to promoting and marketing his band and music through the internet and Web 2.0.

I also love The Race’s idea of "PASS IT ON" …follow the links and read "Take a stake in a band" to find out more. And while you are there, join GIITTV.

I’ve just finished a Micro-Site for the beautiful and amazing indie rock band from Gainesville, Florida Sweet City Action. Vilma and Christina are brilliant. I want the Micro-Site to help promote the band as they don’t have a Website just various profiles - watch this space as I may change the design. I wish them well and send my love. Sweet City Action’s favourite local spot to play is the 1982 Bar, Gainesville, which is just down the road from the University - so, if you fancy a fun-filled night out go and see them.

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I’ve just finished a Micro-Site for the very talented Alt. Country singer/songwriter Richard Murray. Richard, who originally comes from Northern Ireland and now lives in London, is on his way up (even though his website has a splash page, I hope to change that). Go and see him when he next plays ViVa ViVa in Hornsey, London and buy his CD Desert Wind (which is a snip at about £6.50) a really exquisite and outstanding, folk rock album.

I think this is a first - Unsigned Band Promotion is giving you the opportunity to earn some money from your Micro-Site

Running a band, recording, producing and selling an album requires dedication, expertise and money. Most independent bands need help, and the best people to get help from are your fans, friends and family (with the odd professional thown in). As a ‘friend’, I am able to help your band by making you a Micro-Site. A Micro-Site will promote your band’s name & Website and of course, I do it all for nothing, there’s no charge, no catches, they’re totally free - I’m Supporting You.

And Now, a Micro-Site can help you earn some extra money. When a visitor lands on your Micro-Site they are only one click away from supporting you financially, because you can now own the Money Earning Links.

4 Money Earning Paths

1. Buy CD Now & Merchandise Links (CD Baby etc. etc.)
2. Google AdSense Links
3. Affiliate Links
4. PayPal Donation Links

If your band already has a Micro-Site get in contact with or for the required information: info@unsignedbandpromotion.com.

Feedback is always important, I welcome your comments, ideas, questions and information. I try to respond as soon as I can.

Bands With A Micro-Site

• 3 Kisses
• 6ft From Failure
• Alexis Thompson
• Andy Kostek
• A New Shade
• Electric Jets
• Emma Forman
• Fact Not Fiction
• Flying Heroes
• Fugazirum
• Gore-Tek
• Gypsy
• justmegan
• Lady Rain
• Mark Handley
• Menendez
• Midnight Seven
• Paul Needs
• Plan Nine
• Santiago
• Sheldon & Pluscore Records
• Sisters K
• Skinned
• Soul Purpose
• Submerse
• Syruss
• The Contortionists
• The Seasons
• YMI

GOOD LUCK