Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Quirky Music Guiding & empowering musicians as they navigate music marketing, career planning & goal setting ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Growing Your Fan Base](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/growing-your-fan-base/) - In the ever-evolving world of music, gaining new fans is a fundamental challenge every musician faces. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your musical journey, the quest for a devoted and growing fan base is perpetual. Fortunately, there's a game-changing solution that doesn't rely on luck, deep pockets, or endless manual labor. Welcome - [Why hold a pre-sale for merch?](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/merch-pre-sale/) - As a musician, it can be challenging to navigate the business side of the music industry. Producing and selling merch can be stressful, especially when you're on a tight budget or you want to use your money in other areas of your career. Luckily, there's a solution that has been effective for many musicians: holding - [Should you join APRA?](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/should-you-join-apra/) - If you create original music and perform it live then the simple answer is YES! It's free to join and you can apply online to join APRA AMCOS JOIN APRA AMCOS - IT'S FREE Here's the official info straight from APRA's website. APRA can represent your performing and communication rights through APRA if: you - [Artist Verification on Spotify](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/artist-verification-spotify/) - As an artist, you no longer need to fill out a separate form to get verified on Spotify — just get access to your profile in Spotify for Artists and you’re all set. Artist playlisting is also being integrated into Spotify for Artists. You and your team can post playlists, update images, and make picks - [Do Musicians need a Mailing List?](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/musician-mailing-list/) - Why having a mailing list is one of the most powerful tools for a musician. A guide on how to set up a mailing list for your band. ## Pages - [Home](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/) - GUIDING & EMPOWERING MUSICIANS AS THEY NAVIGATE MUSIC MARKETING, CAREER PLANNING & GOAL SETTINGMENTORINGMy mission is to empower artists at all stages of their career by providing tailored guidance and support to help them navigate the complex world of music marketing and career planning. Whether you are just starting out and need guidance on where to - [Booking](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/booking/) - HOW CAN I HELP?My mission is to empower artists at all stages of their career by providing tailored guidance and support to help them navigate the complex world of music marketing and career planning. Whether you are just starting out and need guidance on where to begin, or you are an established musician seeking advice - [RELEASE](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/release/) - Create, Produce, Plan & Promote. RELEASE is a 4-part online mentoring programme for emerging artists from around New Zealand. The programme includes four 1.5 hour long online group sessions, and a one-on-one mentoring session to help plan future releases.Seminar Dates & TopicsTuesday 9 AprilTuesday 16 AprilTuesday 23 AprilTuesday 30 AprilAll taking place via Zoom starting A 4-part online program designed for musicians looking to enhance their knowledge of what's involved in taking a song from conception to releasing successfully. - [Level Up Selwyn](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/level-up-selwyn/) - LEVEL UP is a one day workshop designed to help emerging artists up-skill and take their music to the next level. This programme is for artists that demonstrate talent and are currently working towards releasing original music. Seminar Date & TopicsSaturday 20th January10am - 3pmAt the Lincoln Event CentreWe will be covering goal setting, music - [Level Up](https://quirkymusic.co.nz/level-up-2023/) - LEVEL UP is a comprehensive five-part series of online workshops designed to help emerging artists up-skill and take their music to the next level. This programme is for artists who are based outside of main centres that demonstrate talent and are currently working towards releasing original music. 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