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10 Signs it’s Time to Kick a Band Member Out

By: monicastrut 7 August, 20196 January, 2020
Band PoliticsBand politics, How to find band members2 Comments on 10 Signs it’s Time to Kick a Band Member Out

Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. So how do you know when it’s time to end it?

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GIVEAWAY: Win a Package of Music Marketing and PR Services for Bands Worth $700 (USD)! ⚡ I’ve teamed up with the legends at Ghost Cult Mag + AltCTRL to sponsor a giveaway package from some of the biggest names in the indie and DIY music industry to offer a huge package of Marketing and PR services for bands and artists! You Get: 👉1x Custom Band Biography (from Rock it Write) 👉Access to my DIY PR Course for Bands, ‘PR Made Simple’ 👉1x Social Media Audit + Report (from @dewarpr77) 1x Social Media Consulting Call (from @ghostcultmag/@bdwemarketing) 👉1x 6-Month Marketing + Strategy Plan For Your Band (from @mattbacon666) I’m telling you, the above prizes will without a doubt completely enhance the trajectory of your band’s career this year and for the years to come! Link in my bio to enter now! 👉 So, your band has just scored your first big support slot! Here are 10 ways you can a on the opportunity, so you can ensure you get plenty more! Link and show notes in my bio 👉 OR listen in your favourite pod app now! Don't forget to subscribe 🤘 Me trying to decide whether or not to record a podcast episode of me ranting. Should I get firey or do you prefer upbeat content only? Rant or no rant? Just to get deep real quick, one of the biggest struggles I personally have had on this musical journey is feeling alone. Yes, we have bandmates, but we all know this path is as much of a personal journey as it is a collaborative one. What happens when the band doesn't agree on something and what happens when we have those moments of frustration that things aren't moving along at the rate we want them to? And what happens when (God forbid) the band breaks up? I just got off a call with my biz coach @_rubylee_ and it really made me reflect on times through my life where I've had a mentor, and the times I didn't. Each time I had a support system in place, I moved forward at warp speed compared to the periods I didn't. In fact, one of the reasons I studied music after high school was for the community and accountability aspects. Throughout my journey I've also hired managers to consult with my band, been counselled by friends in the industry and actively sought online communities to support me. The times when I didn't have at least one of the above I felt isolated and stagnant and that is definitely not a fun feeling in an industry that moves so quickly! I want you to remember that this path is not one that you can or should go alone. You MUST surround yourself with the right people who can support you, keep you accountable, teach you something new, or just lend an ear! What support systems have you used in the past that have really worked for you/your band? Did a HUGE planning sesh with my @thelastmartyr bandmates yesterday! We literally jumped into Asana, set all our big goals for 2020 and the tasks we will need to do in order to achieve them. This literally took 7 hours (including shit talking) and I don't think we have ever had a band catchup that was this long and this in-depth! The thing is, although you can't control many aspects of the music industry (whether someone decides to put you on a bigger support show, whether or not the person doing the review happens to like your music on a personal level), it's your job to be prepared. Afterall, as I was discussing with yesterday's podcast guest, @blasko1313, luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity - or as I like to say, opportunity moshes with those already in the moshpit! So in 2020 are you standing on the sidelines hoping to have a good time, or are you getting in the pit? 🤘 Should your band have a Business, Personal or the new ‘Creator’ account option on Instagram? 🤔 In this episode, I reveal why I’ve switched my band’s profile and my own profile over from a personal to a Creator account, what some of the features are and which account is right for where your band is at! In 2020 I'm super pumped to be ramping up the Being in a Band Podcast to 2 episodes a week so don't forget to hit subscribe and share with your bandmates + muso friends! In the meantime, which type of IG profile does your band have? Have you tried a Creator account yet?

About Monica

Monica is a Marketing & Strategy Consultant for up and coming bands, Music Journalist for HEAVY Magazine and vocalist for Melbourne melodic metal band, The Last Martyr.  She started this blog in 2018 and now also hosts the music career podcast, Being in a Band.

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