Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by TrueFans Connect, a mobile and venue-based donation tool.

 

"Let’s be real—when you’re busy creating, hustling gigs, and connecting with fans, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your money will show up. But here’s the thing: if your payment system isn’t smooth, you’re leaving cash on the table and adding unnecessary stress to your already-packed schedule." View Full Article

Posted: Mar 30, 2020

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"I wanted to come up with a few ideas for you if you are dealing with lost revenue from a gig being cancelled. I also wanted to make this post more universal than just for this latest pandemic. My hope is that you can use these ideas for a cancelled gig under any circumstances."

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Posted: Apr 16, 2018

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"Most people don’t even carry cash and never use checks for anything. Your band, which is your small business, needs to change with the times and accept credit cards. Don’t worry, it is very simple to do."

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Posted: Jan 6, 2015

Category: Advanced Ticketing

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**Guest post written by Joy Ike, creator of Grassrootsy.com and Independent Musician, as featured on Grassrootsy.com.

 

"Oftentimes people don’t understand the importance of pre-sales...But pre-sales are important because they help you the artist gauge how well your promo is going, help the venue determine how busy the night is and how many employees they need to staff the room, and help both you and the venue determine if it will be a well-attended, successful show. Here are some tips for encouraging pre-sales and making sure your show is a success even before it even happens..."

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