Live Music

Stage lighting can make a difference in how people perceive a small band show. Putting on an impressive light show in a small club is easier than it looks, it just requires an investment of time...

A live light show, whether it is for a band or for a theatrical performance, needs lighting boards to operate. Choosing what kind of lighting boards to use can sometimes be intimidating, but if...

Whether you are setting up a small coffeehouse gig or a stadium show, you must use the proper equipment for the number of attendees. Each audience member must be able to hear what the performer is...

Stage floodlights are used to flood or "wash" large areas of the stage with light. Several lighting fixture types are commonly used as floods, depending on the particular application and installation.

Mixing live music can be a thankless task. If the band sounds bad, the sound man often gets the blame. If it sounds good, the band gets all the credit. Nevertheless, if you're behind the mixing...

Balancing your house and stage monitors may seem like a difficult task at first. However, with proper planning and a few basic guidelines, you can achieve the separation between your stage sound...

Are you going to your first concert and not sure what to expect? I'll tell you everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun!

Stage fright is that powerful feeling of fear most people get when they perform some action before a group of people. This fear often manifests itself as tightness in the stomach and chest areas...

The sound engineer is the architect of a great show. Sure, it's up to the bands to entertain people, but it's up to the sound engineer to make the band sound good and keep things running smoothly....

For someone to perform a song on stage takes more than just vocal technique and ability. It takes good presence and delivery of the song. We have all heard that song where, even though the person...

Lighting a stage for a concert deserves planning and effort. Whether you are planning on playing a 1,000-seat theater or a 60-person club, the people who see your performance will remember the...

While mixing audio in a studio is performed in a controlled environment in rooms designed specifically for critical listening, live mixing takes place in a less than ideal listening space with an...

Playing violin for an audience will usually take place on a raised stage. Learn more about playing violin on stage with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free music lesson video.

When playing violin with an accompanist it is important to be able to see the other musician. Learn more about stage position for violin performances with tips from a violinist in this free music...

Concert stage sizes and heights vary, depending on how big the band is, how much equipment they need and how many people will attend. Here's how to build modular stage elements that meet your...

The 2003 fire that torched the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others, is a horrific reminder of the terror that can result when an...

Have you been shredding in your bedroom, checking out your sweet moves in the mirror, imagining yourself as the next Eddie Van Halen? Well, even if you don't have a lick of musical talent, you...

In these step-by-step instructions you will learn the essence of overcoming stage fright.

For musicians, using conventional on-stage monitoring usually means employing floor wedge monitors, often resulting in very loud stage volumes. As each performer on stage competes to be heard in...

A band may be on stage singing and playing at the top of their game, feeling totally in sync with each other and generally making some inspired music--but without a skilled live sound engineer, it...

This Article will show you how easy it is to put on a good show with your band or solo artist on stage in front of a small or big crowd, and or record label.

Learn when it's okay to be spontaneous in this free video on live rap performance. With these tips, you'll improve your stage presence, your confidence, and the quality of your performance...

Learn where to stand on the stage in this free video on live rap performance. With these tips, you'll improve your stage presence, your confidence, and the quality of your performance immediately!

Whether it's the fame or the fortune, the dream of becoming a rock star seems to be a popular one. However, not everyone will have the talent to one day rock the stage on their guitar. That...

Learn how to create a concert stage for hosting a house concert with tips and advice from an expert in this free music related video clip.

The Summer Sundae Weekender is a three day music festival featuring internationally known and cutting edge artists on stages both indoor and outdoor in Leicester, England, here are some tips on...

When it comes time to set up band equipment, you have to be smart about your choices. If you set up the stage with a tangle of wires, your band may have a hard time moving around and performing....

The open mic is descended from talent shows and hootenannies. People are welcome to stand up and express themselves creatively through music, poetry or comedy. Whether you're overcoming a fear...

Being in a band means that you have to practice and get prepared for any stage performance. The band also has to give the right visual cues to the audience while on stage in order to make the most...

Stage diving began as a custom in the eighties in the close knit world of hardcore punk. It soon spread to the nascent thrash scene, and from there to the general ranks of metal at large. By the...

Crowd surfing is an activity done at concerts. It involves being passed hand-over-hand from one group of concert go-ers to another. Crowd surfing is often done in tandem with moshing, stage diving...

Beat stage fright before and during a performance by taking the time to reinforce your love of the music and playing live. Practice your music everywhere and in front of anyone. Being comfortable...

Preparing for a stage performance is important if you want to have a more seamless show. These necessary arrangements will help keep everyone on the same page. Plus, taking the time to prepare...

Crowd surfing is a music concert pastime usually practiced at punk rock or hard rock concerts. Crowd surfing can be an exhilarating and communal experience or it can be a disaster. Here are some...

Eastern Haze held in 2007 between the July 20 and 22 and is known as a hippy festival. With a Truth tent where ex-members of the MI5 take the stage and talk honesty about recent political events,...

The Glade festival, in its 4th year, started life as a stage at Glastonbury, but was so successful it has now become a respected festival in its own right. Running in 2007 from July 20 to 22 at...

The Gdansk Open’er Festival is one of the many summer festivals held throughout Europe, but it features a uniquely Polish twist.

The Kingston Green Fair started in 1987 with the idea of just being a village fete. However, so many people turned up it was able to evolve into the years ahead as the UK's biggest single day...

A Master of Ceremonies, or MC, is a personality who leads a party or event and introduces new acts to the audience. The MC has a particularly large place in the world of hip hop, where the...

So you are a performer? Maybe you are a solo musician or play in a band? You have practiced hard and finally landed a gig at a bar in your town. Good for you! Booking your show was just the tip...