In our first two posts, we covered how to strategically book your local shows and the essential gig etiquette needed to keep promoters on your side. But let’s be honest: you can have the tightest set in the world and the best manners backstage, but if you are playing to empty rooms, you aren't going anywhere. To climb the ladder to major festival stages, you need a loyal local army. At Beermageddon, we are a festival built entirely on community. We don't just book bands

In our last post, we broke down how to strategically conquer your local circuit and expand your reach through the power of gig-swapping. But packing a room is only half the battle. If you want to make sure you get invited back to that room, and eventually graduate to the festival circuit, you need to master Gig Etiquette. You can have the best riffs in the world, but if you are a nightmare to work with behind the scenes, your journey ends right here in the local pub. Word

In our first post, we laid down some hard truths about what it takes to get booked at festivals like Beermageddon. We talked about shedding the entitlement, putting in the groundwork, and treating bookers with respect. The response was massive. It’s clear that bands are hungry for real, unfiltered advice on how to navigate the modern music industry. As promised in our roadmap, we are going to teach you how to climb the ladder from the very bottom to the very top. This

Let’s talk honestly. Jim and I have over 70 combined years of experience in the music industry. We have seen the landscape change drastically, but lately, we’ve noticed a frustrating trend: a massive rise in unearned expectation and, frankly, outraged entitlement from bands when they don’t get a slot. Every year, our inboxes are flooded with hundreds of variations of: “Hey, just found out about your festival, do you have any slots left for my band?” If that is your approa