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Marking, labelling and marketing standards for food imports and exports
Information on marking, labelling and marketing food and drink products for import for export
Running a food and drink business
Find business support and funding for the food and drink sector in Northern Ireland
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Drink
Guidance on selling alcohol in Northern Ireland and producing and distributing wine, craft beer and cider
Funding support for creative businesses
Sources of funding support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Advisory support for creative businesses
Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Creative business support and funding
Discover where to find advice, funding and skills support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Finding support and funding for my creative business - Jude Cassidy (video)
Award-winning textile designer Jude Cassidy talks about finding support and funding to grow her creative business.
Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Different ways to finance your music
There are many ways to finance your music business, for example through public grants, loans, private funding, sponsorship and crowdfunding.