17 ways to get more music fans TRONIX MADIBE Artist on the mission They say you need a thousand true fans to build a sustainable music career. Getting those first few diehard fans that play such a crucial role in building momentum can feel almost impossible when you’re just starting out. There are dozens and dozens of ways to get more fans for your music, but it’s ultimately going to come down to your level of commitment and finding the right balance of tactics that works best for your personal music career strategy. My advice below isn’t exhaustive, of course, but if you nail these 17 essentials, you’ll be well on your way to getting more music fans. 1. Know your brand. Before you do anything else, you absolutely must know your brand. Your brand encompasses and is impacted by everything you do, from how you present yourself (both in person and online), to how you communicate with your fans. Take the time to discover what’s truly unique about you, your artistry, and your story, then build out your brand identity from there.
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2. Engage your fans. There’s no way around it — you have to engage your fans as much as possible if you want to maintain and grow your band’s following. It’ll require consistent effort on your part to keep them aware of you, deepen the relationships, and ultimately create superfans who will help promote you and support your career in the long run. 3. Be consistent. In order to break through the noise and hold the attention of the music fans you’re targeting, you have to be consistent across all of your communication channels. Whether it’s your email newsletter, social media pages, or new music releases, make sure you give your fans something to expect and look forward to on a regular basis.
