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Media: 6 Uses of this Onstage Tool

Our society is very visual. We see images and video everywhere we go, whether it’s waiting in a doctor’s office, walking through the airport, or standing in line to get our groceries.

And it’s not unusual for media to be of varying quality. From professional videography to YouTube footage filmed on someone’s iPhone – we see media everywhere!

So what about with your live show? I know you’ve all seen video used on major concert tours. Maybe you’ve never thought about using it for your own concerts.

But with the cost of technology coming down, and the creativity of media exploding before our eyes, media can become an important part of an artist’s show.

Here are a few ways you could use it:

1) Your own marketing: Before the show starts you could run slides with ads for your product, information about your website, sign up for your email, upcoming gigs, or an ad for your sponsors.

2) Pre-show “atmosphere”: It’s not unusual for us to play pre-show music… … Read More, Watch, Comment – Backstage Pass Required

Series - Your 5 Onstage Tools

• 4 Tips to Using a Microphone (the right way!)
• 4 Ways to Help Your Audience Listen When Lyrics are Important
• Why You Should Use a Headset
• Media: 6 Uses of this Onstage Tool