How Do I Get My First Gigs?
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Vinny Ribas
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CEO - Indie Connect
Past Booking Agent -
Founder - Cartne
Artist Manager
For many aspiring artists, getting their first gigs is a daunting task! How do you convince anyone to hire you or even let you lay for free when no one knows who you are or how talented you are?
In this video, former artist and booking agent, Vinny Ribas walks you through all of the steps to take to start getting gigs. He tells you where and how to find places to play. And lastly, he shares many of the red flags to watch out for so you don't get ripped off.
Tips And Advice Vinny Shares In This Video
Before You Pitch Yourself
What You Need
Finding Venues
Show Me The Money
Approaching Venues
Red Flags
Vinny shares a lot more invaluable booking information!
Vinny Ribas
Vinny is an artist manager and consultant. He is the founder of Indie Connect and Cartne. He is also a co-author of the #1 best seller, ‘LEVERAGE: Achieve a Lot with the Little You’ve Got’ and author of ‘CEO Secrets‘, He has hundreds of published business and music industry articles, books and eBooks.
In his 55+ years in the business, Vinny has also been a full-time performing artist, a booking agent, the Entertainment Director of the NV State Fair, a producer, a studio owner, a band leader and a songwriter (to name a few).
Outside of the music business, Vinny is an executive coach, strategic business consultant and business plan writer. He advises entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to set their businesses up to grow without limits. This includes clarifying and solidifying their plans and strategies. He helps develop their complete and accurate business plans and assist in implementing them.
www.vinnyribas.com
www.indieconnect.com
www.cartne.com
