Tuesday 19 February 2019

5 Tips for a Great Stage Performance


Performance is an art. You have to experience it and continuously practice it to master it. However, there are few tricks that can help you deliver your best on the stage. Performance is all about connecting with the audience. If you can get your audience involved in the performance, you will definitely have a great gig! Here are some tips you can use to give a great stage performance.

1. Engagement

Always keep eye contact with your audience to let them know that you are involving them. The more you draw their attention, the more invested they will be. Communicate with them with anything that can be related to your performance. For eg; Teach them an easy part of the song or encourage them to sing with you if they have heard the song before. They enjoy participating with the band and such moments will boost your performance. Your energy on the stage is carried across the audience.

2. Preparation

Your preparation towards the show will be obvious in front of the crowd. Prepare some points to talk about so that you don’t go blank before you step up on the microphone. You should feel relaxed and comfortable about your parts and feel confident about your skills (this can only be achieved through regular and determined practice). Remember, you play only as well as you’ve been practicing. So, prepare your parts well, communicate with your bandmates and practice the show together, over and over again, until you feel confident about your parts in the song.

3. Utilise the Space

Don’t be too stiff on the stage. Use the space of the stage. Move around, it excites the audience as performance has a visual factor involved too. They are there to be entertained, so entertain them with simple movements. Interact with your bandmates during the show, play or sing on both sides of the stage, use gimmicks, anything that can make crowd cheer for you.




4. Avoid long Breaks between Songs

Try to keep continuity in your performance. You don't want to give your audience a long break as it makes them distracted and lose interest. Especially when you are beginning, make sure your desired sound levels are set (sound check) before you start, so that you can avoid keeping your crowd waiting when you come out to start! If they get anxious waiting, they might lose the energy and excitement crucial to performance.

5. Outfit

Wear a suitable outfit that is unique and comfortable (as you will need to move around). Make it look a part of the songs you are performing. It will enhance the visual aspects of your performance and both visual and aural aspects are important when it comes to a musical performance.

Remember that the performance must be memorable for the audience. Anything that helps your performance connect to the crowd, use it. It is important that you enjoy the stage and play your part in the performance. If you have rehearsed well, you will be confident and will definitely have an amazing performance.




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