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Requests, tips, getting people back to the next gig and getting booked again. Written for working musicians, read between sets.

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2 guidesSong requestsTaking requests at a gig without the shouting, the napkins or losing control of the set.Browse 6 guidesTipsTaking tips when nobody in the room carries cash, and asking for them without making it awkward.Browse 4 guidesFans and follow-upTurning people who enjoyed tonight's set into people who come to the next one.Browse 2 guidesBookingsGetting the next booking from the gig you are playing now.Browse

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Get the next date into their phone before they leave the room

People who enjoyed tonight's set forget your name by Tuesday. How to put your next gig in their calendar before they go, and bring them back next time.

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Song requests

How to take song requests at a gig without losing control of the set

Tips

How to take tips when nobody at the gig carries cash

Bookings

Your next booking is in tonight's room: how to make it easy to enquire

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Tips

Best busking app: how street performers get tips and promote themselves

Choose the best busking app for tips, song requests and follow-up. Learn what street performers need from a QR page that fans can scan.

29 October 2026Read

Tips

What to say between songs at a gig

Discover ready-to-use lines for your gigs. From opening to closing, enhance your performance with practical scripts for engaging your audience.

20 October 2026Read

Tips

Digital tip jar for musicians: how it works and what it costs

Learn how a digital tip jar works for musicians, including payment methods, fees, and where the money goes. Start earning tips today.

19 October 2026Read

Tips

Best covers for a solo acoustic gig: a set list that fills requests

Discover the best cover songs for solo acoustic gigs. This guide includes a sample set list and tips for selecting songs that engage your audience.

16 October 2026Read

Fans and follow-up

How to promote a gig on Instagram in the week before

Learn how to use Instagram effectively in the week leading up to your gig. Boost attendance with our day-by-day promotional plan.

15 October 2026Read

Tips

Busking in the UK: rules, licences and cashless tips

Explore the essential rules and regulations for busking in the UK. Learn how to accept cashless tips and navigate local council requirements.

13 October 2026Read

Fans and follow-up

Musician Instagram bio: what to write so people come to the gig

Learn how to craft an engaging Instagram bio that informs fans about your music, gigs, and where to find you. Attract more attendees to your shows.

8 October 2026Read

Bookings

How much to charge for a gig: pub, wedding and corporate booking rates

Discover how to determine your gig fees for pubs, weddings, and corporate events. Learn to calculate them based on hours, travel, and equipment.

6 October 2026Read

Song requests

Build your covers set in blocks, not a fixed running order

How to build a covers set list that has room for requests: song blocks, flex slots, a request-ready repertoire list and a plan for songs you do not know yet.

21 September 2026Read

Fans and follow-up

QR codes for musicians: where to put them and what they should open

Where a musician's QR code should go at a gig, what it should open when scanned, how big to print it and how to make sure it scans in a dark, crowded room.

21 September 2026Read

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