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How to Get More Gigs
Learn how to use a band management software to get more gigs directly and indirectly, by saving you time and generating new leads and providing a good customer service.
How to Get a Residency at a Bar or Restaurant
Getting a residency at a bar or restaurant can mean a reliable income every week. Here's 5 tips for your band to secure a residency.
Top 3 Accounting Software For Musicians
As a band or freelance musician, it's important to have an accounting tool to help you keep track of your income and expenses. We list our top 3 accounting software musicians should be using.
Artist Management Software vs Band Management Software: What's the Difference?
We discuss the key differences between artist management software vs band management software. Although they sound and look the same what are they key differences to look out for?
5 Tips For Saving Time When Organising Gigs
Band management is not easy and often time consuming. We've complied 5 tips for band managers to save time when organising gigs. Saving time allows you to book more gigs and make more profit.
How to Manage Musicians
Managing musicians is no easy feat, especially if you hire people you are often friends with. No matter what kind of event you are hiring musicians for there are some dos and don't when it comes to musician management.
Do you need a band management software?
Band management software is popular for musicians and band leaders as they provide an online management platform. Do you need one?
How Band Pencil Went Green
We're taking positive action against Climate Change. As a business we work with Ecologi to fund Gold Standard sustainability projects and the planting of carbon-cancelling trees all over the world.
Never Forget to Book a Musician with the Band Builder
See who's still to book, who's confirmed and who's not available in one place with our new Band Builder tool.
Amateur Orchestra Software
Band Pencil is an online software designed to help with musician management. Learn how Band Pencil can help your amateur orchestra.
4 Tips to How to Get More Gigs as a Musician
Looking to get more gigs? This article we explore the top four ways to improving your prospects of getting more gigs.
How much does it cost to hire a band in 2021?
How much does it cost to hire a live band in 2021? Very simply, it depends on a few factors listed below. Prices can range from £150-£2,000+.
Musicians: How to Write and Send an Invoice
This is a guide aimed at helping musicians write and send invoices.