I have a friend attending school in China (studying traditional Tibetan medicine) who needs something to do in mid-December to mid-February when the campus shuts down. He can't work in China, but he would like to earn money somewhere, somehow. But how? and where? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Oct 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I am on holiday from tomorrow (13th March) to 20th March. I live in London. I have decided to spend my time doing fun things here. My list of fun things begins with seeing the Gerhard Richter exhibition and ends with going to the Science Museum Lates. Does anyone have any suggestions of things/places/gigs/events/parties/fun to go in the middle?
posted by maryrosecook on Mar 12, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm told that for bands, the money is in live gigs - not much comes in from album sales. However. I was at a concert in Los Angeles recently, full house of about 500. Three bands, of which two had recently played Coachella. $25 general admission. This, to me, seems like terrible money. What's really going on? Help me overthink my plate of beans. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Tips for finding well-paying photography gigs? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Please, help me figure out how to find short-term work that fits a very narrow range of variables. [more inside]
posted by dubitable on Mar 14, 2008 - 3 answers

How could extract and combine the data from about 40 gig pages on Myspace (like this and this) and end up with a date-sorted list of all of the data? [more inside]
posted by takeyourmedicine on Feb 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Musicians -- how do you attract students? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Sep 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to buy a small, Mac-compatible digital camcorder. My budget is under $1000. I will be using the camera to shoot videos that I will project when I play gigs with my band. I will probably also use it to film other people's gigs. [more inside]
posted by pollystark on Sep 21, 2007 - 2 answers

Where can I find the most comprehensive online listings of live music in London?
posted by gravelshoes on Mar 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Are there any websites where musicians review venues at which they've performed, in terms of staff, crowd, sound system, payment policies, etc.? It seems like there must be, but I've not found anything via Google. In particular I'm interested in reviews of NYC venues. [more inside]
posted by Artifice_Eternity on Jan 3, 2007 - 5 answers

I live in Boston and have tickets for Gnarls Barkley and Throwing Muses/50 Foot Wave on the same night. GB are at Avalon and TM/50FW are at the Middle East. I think this might be doable with a good plan. HELP me AskMefi. You're my only hope! (lots more detail in the full post) [more inside]
posted by abbyladybug on Aug 6, 2006 - 15 answers

Where can I get indie rock gigs outside of (but nearby to) Pittsburgh, PA? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jun 28, 2006 - 21 answers

Pukkelpop Experiences? (Belgian Alternative Music Festival). [more inside]
posted by snarkle on May 30, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm looking for advice on effective live music promotion and building a following. Also: flyers? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on May 3, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm after a new rackmounted effects unit for my live PA. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant on Jan 14, 2006 - 3 answers

How to become a music promoter? [more inside]
posted by semmi on Jan 11, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me find good non-paying writing assignments. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Nov 29, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a good book (or alternative resource) full of guidance/advice/caveats for a green rock band getting into the shiny world of regular original-music gigging. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Jun 17, 2005 - 9 answers

Where is a good place to look to see what gigs are on in Dublin in the first quarter of next year?
posted by cantthinkofone on Nov 18, 2004 - 4 answers