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Do you have to be signed to a record label to go on tour as an opening act?
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∙ 12y ago
you dont. in fact, most bands that play as opening acts are actually unsigned and it is usually how most are discovered and become famous. you have to have good connections to book an opening act, but usually after a number of gigs you will get record label offers.
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