Consider having a band website. The more visibility you have, the better your chance at getting noticed by someone who can represent you in the music business. The website is an ideal way to showcase your band look, live shows, and samples of your recorded music. It's also a way to attract the attention of agents in the music business who are looking for performers to represent.
Record a demo featuring five of your best songs. Along with this demo, include a band bio and resume. The bio should give a short history of the band and individual band member biographies. The resume should be current with any achievements by the band, including shows performed, contests won, and recordings. This package can be distributed to talent and booking agencies to help garner interest in your band and music.
Network with other musicians. Play live as often as you can and spend time talking to people who come to see you. Agents and producers often look for fresh talent. Building a network of peers is an effective way to keep your name circulating in music circles.
Break in with your songwriting. If you write original material, consider sending some of your songs to record companies, producers or agents as a means to draw attention to yourself. The Songwriter's Market is a book that lists these agencies, along with guidelines for submitting your songs. Follow the guidelines for what to submit, how to submit it, and where to submit it. If you can get a song sale under your belt, it can often lead to agents approaching you.
Demonstrate your band has something the public wants. Use web sites like YouTube to showcase live performances or homemade videos of your songs. Getting half a million hits on a website such as Youtube can generate interest from agents and other music industry professionals that can lead to agency representation and a record deal.