Almost every time I go for a show and see Nigerian artistes on stage, especially upcoming acts, I leave the venue extremely disappointed and empty. Most times, I develop a head ache before the performances are over. Not because the music wasn't good, but majorly because the performances were horrible.
Make no mistake about it, the key to your success as an artiste, is how good you are on stage. When fans pay to come see your show, make sure they leave satisfied. As far as you’re not born with it, you’re gonna have to work on it.
One of my lecturers in the university was in the habit of saying ‘’you cannot NOT communicate’’. In other words, everything you do while on stage is a form of communication. Even before you open your mouth to sing a line, your body language is already communicating.
Communication is an important key to keeping your audience involved and interested. Talk to them, Give them tidbits on why the song was written. Fans love the personal notes and it helps them feel close to the artistes. Maintain eye contact. Touch people's hands. If you're a male artist who attracts majorly female fans and you see a guy in the audience, show your appreciation by shaking his hand or giving him a high five.
Acknowledge the crowd and show passion and feeling. If you cannot dance, get back up dancers. Make sure every move is rehearsed and if you are performing with a live band, do proper sound check before coming on stage.
Work on it. Perfect it. If this is how you plan to make your living, then you must work at your craft.
In the second part of this article, I will be giving you tips on what to do and what not to do on stage!
To be continued……………………………
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