Put together a press kit, including promotional photos, recordings of your music and a well-written biography. Send the press kit to local radio stations, promoters, magazines, music blogs, venues and your favorite bands. You may not receive a reply, but you are making the music industry aware of your existence.
Create an account on social media websites. Upload music, photos and biographical information. Add friends and keep your fans up to date with the latest news and concerts.
Get acquainted with local musicians, promoters, venues and music journalists by attending concerts, socializing and networking. Become a familiar face within your local music community before trying to break into it. It is easier to convince musicians and venues to let you perform if you are not a total stranger.
Find ways to share established bands' audiences. Get in touch with local venues and bands about organizing a concert, or ask established musicians if you can play at concerts they have organized. Offer to play for free and be prepared to guarantee other musicians a set performance fee.
Hire an experienced manager to promote your musical act when you have created as much of a name for yourself as you can. Let a professional promote your music at a higher level while you concentrate on developing and perfecting your act.