Since these events are held right here at the WMG office, Songkick also announces the event via email to select internal staff to RSVP! All of these channels drive fans to a ballot contest on that runs about a week prior to the event asking people to enter to win a chance to attend. Promotional Plan & Announcement. How do fans find out about these live events? The event is promoted by all Songkick and artist channels.Does the artist have any favorite snacks? Does the artist want to have a meet & greet or photo booth after the event? The team starts to create a plan for event food and drink, as well as any extra needs in terms of event décor, Songkick swag, or artist giveaways!

Songkick starts off with a kickoff call with the artist’s team (Label, Management, etc.) to confirm the details, timing, and artist requests and requirements. Whether a manager reaches out for an artist to play at the event an artist is sought out, Songkick makes the decision on the artist to play for the event and start to put together an itemized budget. Selecting & confirming an artist to play for SK Live.Songkick is a fresh new addition to the Warner Music Group family – having been acquired late in 2017 and sitting within WEA.ĭid you know that Songkick hosts live events for free right here in the WMG office? Here’s the inside scoop of what goes on behind the scenes of these events! Our Songkick Team coordinates these live events for about 100 selected fans that are interested in seeing an artist perform live in a cool, intimate setting.īefore the Event: So what do needs to happen to put on events like these and what are some things to keep in mind? They learn about the artists you love and send targeted notifications so you are first to know when those artists are playing shows near you. Songkick is the ultimate concert discovery app with one simple goal – to get more people going to more shows.

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