You just can’t please everyone. It’s something we’ve been told since grade school and yet, most of us still feel compelled to try. And so, when inevitably we fail because, of course we can’t please everyone, we take it personally. It feels like a serious blow to our ego, our self-esteem, … [Read more...]
5 “How-To’s” For Booking Your Next Show
When it comes to booking your perfect show, there’s a lot that goes into it. I don’t need to tell you how difficult it can be to coordinate all the details of finding your perfect venue or getting a crowd to actually come hang out—that’s why you’re here! So without further ado let’s dive straight … [Read more...]
Musician’s Methods for Effective Practice
So if you're like me, you're someone that loves music, wants to be a part of it, wants to create it. . . but absolutely despises the fact that you can't just KNOW how to play an instrument. You actually have to practice said instrument. Starting out on a new instrument can grow frustrating when you … [Read more...]
Conquer Entertainment #MAWC2015 Main Stage Performers
It's that time of year again when Conquer Entertainment teams up with Market America at their World Conference in Miami! This is a grand opportunity that Conquer Entertainment artists are exposed to. Each year Conquer artists submit their interest to be considered as either a main stage act or after … [Read more...]
Conquer Entertainment #MAWC2015 After Party Performers!
Every year Conquer Entertainment throws one of the hottest parties in Miami, FL! This go 'round we have DJ Affect on the ones and twos spinning the livest dance music and getting you amped for the featured artists of the evening! "Known for mixing and mashing unsuspecting genres and … [Read more...]
A New Year To Conquer #2015
Another year has come and gone! As we reflect back on 2014, the Conquer Entertainment platform has evolved quite a bit in regards to our website. In 2014 we introduced the "Fan Page" experience which allows an artists fans to actively participate in their favorite musicians life. Fans are the … [Read more...]
Social Media & The Musician
If you find yourself struggling with social media anxiety, fear not! Social media can seem like a very overwhelming task when you want to go past just being "social" and incorporate exposing your brand and growing your fan base. Sure, you can go out and join every social media outlet known to man, … [Read more...]
“Oh, I don’t date musicians.”
It's like we're the worst of the worst. Serial killers get pen pals and ladies begging to marry them. But be a musician, that's a big no no. Even having a full time job with 401k, benefits, owning a home and a car don't seem to matter once we say "I'm a musician." I could go through all the myths … [Read more...]
Should artists form one big union?
Should artists form a union? No, ASCAP and BMI don't count. I mean one big one like SAG-AFTRA that actors have. Wouldn't it be interesting if a band walked off stage to take a break and said "Union rules." What about a band that goes to play a show and is turned away because they hadn't paid their … [Read more...]
When BMI attacks, local artists may be hit the hardest.
"Do you know how much it costs me to let you play here? And you want to get paid? Ha!" I've never met a club owner who said this, but I do wonder if this is what they are thinking. TMZ posted a story about 19 bars and clubs that may get shutdown due to lawsuits over failure to pay fees to BMI for … [Read more...]