If you love music, then getting involved in your local music scene is a great way to meet new people and support up-and-coming artists. If I have missed any glaringly obvious points off this list then please leave a comment in the footer of the post. Here are five ways you can get involved with your local music scene:
1. Go to local shows and concerts
2. Volunteer with your community radio station
3. Join a band or start your own
4. Promote local bands and musicians
5. Write about music for your blog or website
Harrogate Community Radio is all about playing music that you have never heard before and getting the community involved. There are many ways to get involved in your local music scene. You can attend local concerts, support your local venues, or start your own band. You can also join Harrogate Community Radio and help us bring the community together through music.
1. Go to local shows and concerts
Attend as many local gigs as you can.
Simple: buy a pint, buy the band’s merch or music and follow them to their gigs. There are loads of great venues in town and many great scenes. Keep an eye on Facebook and tune in to your favourite community radio show – gigs will be announced on Harrogate Community Radio and they are always on Facebook.
2. Volunteer with your community radio station
We are always on the lookout for music fanatics. If you think you have the time in your week to make a show (it could take two hours prep per hour of broadcast) then have a read HERE. On the page, we outline what we need from you in terms of commitment.
But, you will become part of the music elite in Harrogate by doing so.
3. Join a band or start your own
Get your mates together and make noise – you never know where you will end up with it.
There are loads of open mic nights in the pubs and bars of Harrogate & area that will accommodate you and your music – find out local jam nights and open mics; they are a non-judgemental way of getting out into the public.
Take the leap!
4. Promote local bands and musicians
Now then, this is the easiest option. If your mate is in a band, and they have a gig, share the posts and events from the band like there is no tomorrow – you may not make the gig but you can help them spread the word about what is going on with their band.
If you have a social media account, you potentially have the attention of all of your followers. It can be a bore seeing pictures of your cat all the time – so, spice it up with a post about your favourite local band.
5. Write about music for your blog or website
A step up from Facebook – but, start a free blog about the local music scene – or the scene you are in. A good example is the locally based This Noise Is Ours. It has a cult following and we are friendly with the owner.
Harrogate Community Radio is all about giving the listener a new and unique experience. The station wants people of all ages to share their interests and music experiences with the community. There are more than five ways to get involved with your local music scene, I am merely offering suggestions…
Summing Up.
In conclusion, getting involved in your local music scene can be a great way to meet new people and discover new music. There are a variety of ways to get involved, so find the one that best suits your interests and personality. And, don’t be afraid to get creative and make your own radio show!