Feature Series: Life As An Unsigned Band

This was a series of feature articles I did for Stereoboard.com, looking at the day to day operation of an unsigned band and the people they interact with.

I spoke to Northern Irish bands of varying stature, promoters and sound engineers to get an idea of how much time and effort they put in to a pursuit which, on the most part, is voluntary.

The Bands: https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/97264/9
The Promoters: https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/97446/9
Sound Engineers: https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/161135/9

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