By Charlie Matthews

Live broadcasting is a must have for your indie band. The ability to stream your gigs, practices, sound checks, and van rides allows your fans to interact with you outside of the venue via your cell phone! Below is a list of 6 ways you can Easily turn your next practice session into an international event for free.

We believe that if you’re not using at least one of these apps, on a regular basis, your are missing out on an opportunity to increase your fan base and therefore losing potential income. There is a whole world of fans out there that want to buy your MP3s, T-shirts, and posters. Not all of them live in your hometown or will be able to catch your next tour.

In no specific order:

Concert Window -Go live anytime, from your laptop, phone or pro setup. Easily Monetize your broadcast

StageIt – Perform live, online shows from their laptop that are never recorded or archived. Easily monetize your broadcast.

Periscope – Broadcast live to Twitter.

YouTube Live – Set it up on YouTube and your streaming. There are ways to make money, but it’s complicated.

Facebook Live Stream – we are not sending you straight to Facebook. Instead, check out this tutorial.

YouNow – Download an app and start broadcasting. Like Facebook, we couldn’t figure out how to make money with this one.