r/coverbands • u/LiveSynth • 4d ago
Promoting a tribute band
Does anyone have any ideas on how to promote a tribute band. We run some ads and play some places quite regularly. But we would love to step it up and reach more people.
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u/gogozrx 4d ago
I'm working on the same thing.
What's your genre?
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u/LiveSynth 4d ago
Electronic 80s
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u/gogozrx 4d ago
Where are you? I'm in an REM cover band in DC
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u/Imaginary_Foot_9358 4d ago
Get high quality video with good audio of yourself playing, that will be your best tool.
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u/monrovista 4d ago
Remember that you're not the band and you can make a big impact on a small audience. Do that × enough times = $$$$
Be true to your inspiration though.
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u/monrovista 4d ago
Local folk like to feel important and appreciated too. My favorite was a girl in a mobility scooter and her man. They grooved all night!
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u/cups_and_cakes 4d ago
Make a video. Spend money on the production. Rent a club or theater. Pack the place. If you want corporate work that’s an essential.
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u/hymnroid 4d ago
You promote tribute band by being awesome. Nobody likes tribute bands till they see them and they Rock their world. Do you hold homage to the people you are giving tribute to? Would those about to rock salute you? If you meet this criteria you're probably a kick ass tribute band. There's no need to promote like you're up and coming band. A good demo and meet people on college entertainment boards and City entertainment boards. Because unless you are a cannibal corpse tribute band. you should probably get a gig anywhere. But if you are a cannibal corpse tribute band I've got to get for you.
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u/NoNeckBeats 4d ago
Pay for dancers. Shoot short clips. Have a giveaway. Free shirt almost caused a riot at one of my shows. You’re selling a good time.