How to Make a Band Poster
Firstly you're going to need to find out what bands are playing, where they are playing, the time the gig starts, the cost of entry, and whether it is an all-ages gig, or over 18's only., Write all this information down, making sure you have the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Firstly you're going to need to find out what bands are playing
The last band on the poster should be the first band playing (and usually is the most unknown). , Usually you will have the headlining band's name a bit bigger than the others.
Plan the fonts your going to use, and a small graphic/logo gives creative flair. , If you aren't familiar with the band then just use a quirky but simple font. ,, Next should come the time the doors open, NOT the time the gig begins at.
You need people to get there on time, not when the first band plays. , After this have the cost of entry, this and the above two details should be fairly big, as they are important.
In smaller writing, you're going to need to put three details, these are as follows.
The age of which the patrons must be to enter the gig, ie. "All ages" or "Over 18's only".
This is important as your patrons may be asked for ID at the door.
Next you can put whether alcohol will be served at the gig or not.
After that, you can put "Right of Admission Reserved".
This will cover you or the gig organizer in the case of not allowing someone in, for one reason or another.
These three details may be smaller print, as they are important, but are only on the poster for legal reasons. , As you are the person who made the poster, you may be asked to make posters for people in future and this can help with a bit of self advertisement. , are simple but effective on your poster.
Or if you have been asked to use something specific use that.
Place it somewhere on your poster that won't take away from the details but will add a nice bit of creativity to it., -
Step 2: where they are playing
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Step 3: the time the gig starts
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Step 4: the cost of entry
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Step 5: and whether it is an all-ages gig
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Step 6: or over 18's only.
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Step 7: Write all this information down
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Step 8: making sure you have the headlining band first
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Step 9: the band after them
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Step 10: and after them etc.
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Step 11: Plan your poster layout
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Step 12: you will need the name of the gig or just put "Live Music
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Step 13: featuring:" at the very top.
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Step 14: Have the list of bands at the top of the poster after the name of the gig
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Step 15: use different but readable fonts for each band
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Step 16: try to reflect the genre of the band in the font you use.
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Step 17: Underneath the bands you should have the location of the gig
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Step 18: both the venue name AND the town/city it's in.
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Step 19: Announce when the doors open.
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Step 20: Relate the cost of entry.
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Step 21: Lastly you can put a link to your My Space/Bebo/Blogger etc.
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Step 22: Choose an image As for a logo/graphic
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Step 23: simple things like a star
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Step 24: flame etc.
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Step 25: Take a look at the sample poster below for ideas (obviously don't include a watermark on your poster)
Detailed Guide
The last band on the poster should be the first band playing (and usually is the most unknown). , Usually you will have the headlining band's name a bit bigger than the others.
Plan the fonts your going to use, and a small graphic/logo gives creative flair. , If you aren't familiar with the band then just use a quirky but simple font. ,, Next should come the time the doors open, NOT the time the gig begins at.
You need people to get there on time, not when the first band plays. , After this have the cost of entry, this and the above two details should be fairly big, as they are important.
In smaller writing, you're going to need to put three details, these are as follows.
The age of which the patrons must be to enter the gig, ie. "All ages" or "Over 18's only".
This is important as your patrons may be asked for ID at the door.
Next you can put whether alcohol will be served at the gig or not.
After that, you can put "Right of Admission Reserved".
This will cover you or the gig organizer in the case of not allowing someone in, for one reason or another.
These three details may be smaller print, as they are important, but are only on the poster for legal reasons. , As you are the person who made the poster, you may be asked to make posters for people in future and this can help with a bit of self advertisement. , are simple but effective on your poster.
Or if you have been asked to use something specific use that.
Place it somewhere on your poster that won't take away from the details but will add a nice bit of creativity to it.,
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