{"id":78,"date":"2021-06-26T08:29:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T08:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/?p=78"},"modified":"2022-03-07T10:06:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T10:06:17","slug":"opening-act-for-a-major-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/singing-techniques\/opening-act-for-a-major-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Become the Opening Act for A Major Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re an aspiring musician, then you might be wondering how to become the opening act for a major artist. Well, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of landing that gig. First, make sure you&#8217;re booking shows at popular venues frequented by touring artists. Secondly, try to contact the artist&#8217;s management team and let them know you&#8217;re interested in opening for their client. Finally, be prepared to show what you can do by putting together a great press kit and promoting yourself online. With a little hard work and dedication, you could find yourself opening for the biggest names in the business!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_2.jpg 970w, http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_2-300x135.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_2-768x344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How do you become an opening act for a tour?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an aspiring musician looking to make it big, one of the best things you can do is become the opening act for a major artist. This can be a great way to get your name out there and gain some exposure. Here are a few tips on how to become an opening act:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First and foremost, you need to have a good product. Make sure your music is high-quality and that you have a professional image.<\/li>\n<li>Next, start promoting yourself. Get your music out there however you can, whether through social media or playing shows.<\/li>\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve built up a following, reach out to booking agents and promoters and let them know you&#8217;re interested in being an opening act.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, be prepared to work hard. Touring can be tough, but it&#8217;s a great way to get your music out there and <a title=\"build a fanbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.openmicuk.co.uk\/advice\/building-a-fan-base-as-a-singer\/\">build a fanbase<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you follow these tips, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to becoming an opening act for a major artist. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_3.jpg\" alt=\"major artist\" width=\"828\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_3.jpg 828w, http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_3-300x152.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.nickwaynemusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_opening_act_for_a_major_artist_3-768x389.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How do bands pick opening acts?<\/h2>\n<p>Do you ever wonder how your favorite bands end up playing at the same venue as some random band you&#8217;ve never heard of? Well, most of the time, it&#8217;s because the headlining act carefully selected them to open for them. But how do they choose?<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to picking an opening act, there are a lot of factors that go into the decision-making process. For example, some bands might choose an opener based on who is available and willing to do a show, while others might pick someone they know will draw in a new audience. Whatever the reason, choosing the right opening act can be crucial to the success of a tour. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about how bands pick opening acts.<\/p>\n<p>Local acts are usually chosen for small venues, and club shows to draw in a bigger crowd. The thinking is that people who are fans of local music will come out to see their favorite band even if they don&#8217;t know who else is playing. And since opening acts usually don&#8217;t get paid very much (if anything), this arrangement benefits everyone involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re an aspiring musician, then you might be wondering how to become the opening act for a major artist. 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