Booking a music festival gig is one of the most effective ways to grow your fanbase and grab the attention of industry tastemakers. Earning a coveted slot on a festival lineup is a key indicator that you’re not only an extremely talented musician, but that you’re also serious about putting in the work to take your music career to the next level.

Most festival artistic directors start their planning by securing their headliners. Then they start to fill the other slots with up and coming talent, including…