Play an instrument? Check. Found some bandmates? Check. Think you’ll be the next big thing? Not so fast.

As with anything, starting out can be tough, and there are countless bands who think they can make it and then fall short at the first hurdle. Luckily, here’s seven top tips filled with advice to help a new band gain the popularity and promotion they need on the way to success.

For my seven top tips, covering everything from performances to promotion continue reading: kettlemag.co.uk/article/seven-top-tips-success-starting-band