Playing Live
Live performances are where you can really make your mark as a musician. They're a great opportunity to reach new fans and meet your existing ones face to face. Introducing success stories Marina and Jake Bugg tell you their stories, plusfind out how to get on the BBC Introducing festival stages from Radio 1's Huw Stephens.
Jake Bugg - Tips on playing live
Jake Bugg shares his tips for life on the road and making the most of your live shows
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The value of gig exchanges and dominating your local scene
Festival booker Jon McIldowie and Virgin Records' Nick Burgess discuss gig exchanges.
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The Japanese Popstars and Pyscatron: does dance music need a big performance?
The Japanese Popstars tell BBC 6 Music's Tom Ravenscroft about the power of performance.
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How do you get festivals to take a risk with an urban act?
Festival promoter Geoff Ellis answers an audience question at the Introducing Masterclass.
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Devlin and Wretch 32 on getting ready for gigs
Devlin and Wretch 32 talk to 1Xtra's Charlie Sloth about pre-show nerves and routines.
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Wretch 32 and Devlin on gig fails!
Wretch 32 and Devlin share their gig stories at the BBC Introducing Masterclass 2013.
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Huw Stephens - how to get on the Introducing festival stages
The Radio 1 DJ reveals the best way for artists to play for BBC Introducing (from 2009)
Fabric promoters on the importance of mastering your DJ tools
The promoters give aspiring DJs some advice (filmed in 2009)
Little Comets - how to stand out in your local area
Little Comets talk about some of their strangest gig locations. (2009)
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Toddla T on presenting yourself as a DJ
Radio 1 DJ Toddla discusses etiquette when you are behind the decks (filmed in 2009)
BBC engineer Andy Rogers on sound checking at gigs
Advice for unsigned bands ahead of doing their first live shows (filmed in 2009)
Promoter Jethro Perkins advises unsigned musicians to be professional
Jethro Perkins tells artists to be nice and they'll be rewarded (filmed in 2009)
Mean Fiddler promoters on the trouble with support slots
Promoters love to hear if you can fill a support slot on short notice (filmed in 2009)
Marina & The Diamonds on what gig promoters want
Marina tells BBC Introducing what she thinks gig promoters are after. (Filmed in 2009)
Mean Fiddler promoters on artists building their local fanbase
Promoters speak to BBC Introducing about getting local fans (filmed in 2009)
Promoter Conal Dodds on how to get gigs
Promoter Conal Dodds advises artists to make friends and influence people (filmed in 2009)
Fabric promoters - should you start your own night?
Should musicians and DJs start their own night to push things forward? (Filmed in 2009)
