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This is our Frequently Asked Questions section. Many questions we get are about getting listed on our website & submitting info such as flyers, show dates, web banners, etc. Here we've provided full details about what we need to know. Please feel free to contact us with any questions not answered here, as well as any comments, suggestions, thoughts & ideas.

*Personal private contact information such as Email, Phone #, Address, etc. submitted to us is confidential.
We will never give, trade, transfer or sell your information to any third party.


How do We/I get listed in Bands & Musicians?

Email us. Getting listed is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Bands & Musicians
Please include the following:

~ Your band name/stage name/alterego.
~ Genre of music you play/perform (up to 3).
~ Your location in Minnesota. (City, MN)
~ Your band website/myspace URL (www.bandname.com | myspace.com/bandname)
~ An image file of your logo/promo photograph, your "Brand" to the world.
Attach the image to the email. Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept bands/musicians:

~ That are not from the state of Minnesota.

 

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How do I get the venue I work at/own listed in Music Venues?

Email us. Getting listed is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Music Venue
Please include the following:

~ Name of the venue.
~ Street address.
~ Website URL and/or a phone number (www.venue.com | 123-456-7890)

We'd love to expand our Music Venues section visually, help us out by also sending us:

~ An image file of the logo and/or a streetview photograph of the venue.
Attach the image to the email. Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept venues:

~ That are not in the state of Minnesota.
~ That do not feature live local bands/musicians.


How do I get the Record Store I work at/own listed in Places To Get Music?

Email us. Getting Listed is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Record Store
Please include the following:

~ Name of the record store.
~ Location(s) in Minnesota (City, MN).
~ Website/Myspace URL (www.recordstore.com | myspace.com/recordstore)
~ An image file of the logo and/or a streetview photo of the record store.
Attach the image to the email. Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept record stores:

~ That are not in the state of Minnesota.
~ That do not support the Minnesota Music Scene in some form or another.

 

How do I get the Radio Station I work at/own listed in Where To Tune In?

Email us. Getting Listed is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Radio Station
Please include the following:

~ Name of the radio station.
~ The station's call letters & AM/FM frequency.
~ Location(s) in Minnesota (City, MN).
~ Website/Myspace URL (www.radiostation.com | myspace.com/radiostation)
~ An image file of the station logo as representation on our site.
Attach the image to the email. Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept radio stations:

~ That are not in the state of Minnesota.
~ That do not support the Minnesota Music Scene through some of their programming.

I/We work in the MN Music Industry, but not in one of the above categories, can I/We get our services listed?

Yes, you can get listed also! The Music Fans section is just half of our website. We're working on the other half, a Music Industry section. Our main focus with this part of our site is to create a directory of MN Music Industry Businesses. Our aim is to provide vital resources for Bands/Musicians such as Labels/Studios, Management, Booking, Touring Resources, Merchandising, Equipment Supply & Repair, etc.

Email us.
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Other Music Industry
Please include the following:

~ Name of the Music Industry Business
~ Type of Music Industry Business (Label/Studio, Management, Booking, etc.)
~ Services offered
~ Website/Myspace URL (www.musicbizname.com | myspace.com/musicbizname)
~ An image file of the logo and/or a promo photo. Attach the image to the email.
Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept Music Industry Businesses:

~ That are not established in the state of Minnesota.
~ That do not support the Minnesota Music Scene in some form or another.

 

What do I/We need to do to get my/our song in the playlist for Listen To MN Music?

Email us. Getting in playlist rotation is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Music Player
Please include the following:

~ A link to the Band's/Musician's profile on Reverbnation.com
~ Choose up to 3 songs you would like us to feature, we'll pick one.

At this time we do not accept playlist submissions:

~ From bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.

*Note: Band/Musician must have a Reverbnation account. Don't have one? It's FREE! Click here to get one!

How do I/We submit a flyer for posting in the Live Music Shows?

Email us. Submitting your show flyer(s) is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Flyer(s)
Please include the following:

~ An image file of the flyer. Attach the image to the email.
Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

or

~ The URL address of your flyer online. This could be from Photobucket.com, Flickr.com or even your own website.
(http://www.mybandsite.com/myflyerimage.jpg)

At this time we do not accept flyers:

~ For bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.


How do I/We submit show date info to be posted in the Live Music Shows?

Email us. Submitting your show date(s) is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Show Date(s)
Please include the following:

~ Band(s)/Musician(s) performing
~ Date & Time of show
~ Cover charge
~ Age Limits (All Ages/18+/21+)
~ Venue Name
1234 Street Address
Some City, MN

At this time we do not accept show dates:

~ For bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.


I/We have my/our music availble for sale via digital download, how do I/We get a link to it, featured in Places To Get Music?

Email us. Submitting your "Digital Download" link is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Digital Download Link
Please include the following:

~ Name of Band/Musician
~ Name of Album
~ Link to digital download site (http://www.onlinestore.com/cd/bandname)
~ An image file of the album cover. Attach the image to the email.
Image files accepted are: .jpg .gif .png .bmp .ai .psd

At this time we do not accept digital download links:

~ For bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.


How do I/We get Minnesota Musicians to review my/our music & interview me/us?

Music reviews & interviews are done on a case by case basis. We have a general outline of the process but we've left some wiggle room. Each band/musician is unique, therefore their music & their story is unique. If you'd like to be featured just contact us & we'll work on the details together.

Email us. Being reviewed & interviewd is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Review & Interview
Please include the following:

~ Band/Musician name
~ Website/Myspace URL(www.bandname.com | myspace.com/bandname)
~ Name & Contact Info of who we can keep in touch with

At this time we will not be doing reviews & interviews:

~ For bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.


How do I/We get my/our web banner posted in Spread The Word?

Email us. Submitting your Web Banner is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Web Banner
Please include the following:

~ Name of Band/Musician
~ Website/Myspace URL (www.bandname.com | myspace.com/bandname)
~ URL address of the banner (http://www.bandname.com/webbanner.gif)

or

~ Send us the "copy & paste code" for the banner. This code is usually pre-provided by photosharing websites like Photobucket, Flickr, etc. If you choose to send "code" please make sure to write the email in "Plain Text" format. "Rich Text" text format will covert the code to HTML & we will see the banner, not the code.

At this time we do not accept web banners:

~ For bands that are not from the state of Minnesota.


I found a really neat music link(s), how can I get it posted in Music Links?

Email us. Submitting music link(s) is completely FREE!
To: staff@minnesotamusicians.net
Subject: Music Links
Please include the following:

~ Website URL of music link (http://www.musicsite.com/musiclink.html)
~ What you found interesting, useful or neat about this link