Summer is around the corner and every band and his mother will be touring this summer, so what are bands going to do to make their tour more interesting than the other 78928374894043 million bands that will be out there? (Well this is what I would be thinking if I was in a band)

This Summer, bands shouldn’t rely only on promoters, social networks to sell their shows, They need to think of perks for their fans (that’s what I would do, but what do I know I’m ONLY a merch dude) So here are some ideas that I was thinking in order to move tickets.

1) Lets your hardcore fans 1st dibs on tickets, the ones that pay to be on your fanbase on your website.

2) The 1st 200 tickets get a special price. Most promoter wait until tickets are not selling to do this which make no sense be proactive instead of reactive.

3) Do a surprise show before you start your tour, yes do it for free to create a buzz.

4) Give away to each venue meet and greet passes to the 1st 50 people that buy tickets directly from your website.

5) Talk to the venues and do your after show party privately at the venue. Talk to venue asked them for 30 minutes after your show ends. where your fans that purchased a shirt that night can stay and hang out at the bar with your band and have drinks (fans pay for their own drinks) it just making the bar a “ViP” area for 30 minutes, the venue will like it because they will sell some drinks and make money as well. Bands hang out anyways and your fans might even buy you a drink and it also will increase your merch sales.

6) Do something Different at your show, instead of wasting time doing that fake walk off come back encore thing, save that time and maybe even play some new song your band is working on, test it with your fans (Even if it sucks they will like that you’re making them feel special)

7) Do competitions with your street team in every town the top 3 that works the hardest promoting your show gets to have a VIP TABLE SIDE STAGE or even be a crew member for a day. Where they get to see what crew people go through out the day to make a show happen.

This may or may not work for your band. but the point is the more involved your fans are and the more interactive your show is before and after might separate you from the rest and will give your fans a better experience than just buying a ticket to see you play live like every other of the 74578976556899 million other bands will be doing.

This is my opinion and only an opinion.