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I want to design a gig poster! How can I be selected?

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  • Started 1 year ago by downfall
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downfall

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I'm a graphic designer here in Louisville, KY - the Keys have a show coming up in a few weeks. One of my goals has been to design an actual gig poster for most of my favorite bands, and I've been able to do a few in the past, which is awesome. Seeing as the Keys are my favorite band, I really want to do one for them, but I have no idea who to contact or how to set that up - or how the selection process even works. I know it's probably too late for this upcoming show, but can I get on the list or something? That would be sweet. I'm asking here because I know that people who could probably point me in the right direction read this forum. Thanks.

*edit* - I forgot. Here's how to get in touch with me: http://www.nickgatens.com

Posted 1 year ago #

Mirby 2.0

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I can't answer your question, but I can tell you they already have some tight relationships with Dan Grezca in Chicago and Smoke Signals in Ohio (as far as posters go). Might be tough to break in. Best of luck to ya.

Here's a novel idea though - just do it anyways, renegade style. You don't need permission. Just make some kickass posters and post them all over town. Help promote the show. You won't get paid, but maybe good things will come from it?

"I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind. You could have done better but I don’t mind. You just kinda wasted my precious time. But don’t think twice, it’s all right."
-Bob Dylan
Posted 1 year ago #

smokesignals

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Nick,

I'm guessing they already have someone working on that show by now. Usually they are looking for artists months in advance. I would try getting in touch with Q Prime. We deal directly with Fielding Logan, but the website has a contact for John Peets. If that doesn't work I'll give you Fielding's info.

http://www.qprime.com/

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davidfoustinc

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i dig Mirbys idea on this one. Just do your own, print like 50 off and post them around Louisville. You have to post on here tho, of course.

http://www.davidfoustinc.com.....I wouldn't click it either
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