TOUR:SMART PLUS
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Martin Atkins
True or False? Artists need to be willing to drop a lot of dough if they want to make it big these days. False. Very False. While this common misconception may have been a dream-derailing reality in the past, the ability for artists to Do It Yourself (D.I.Y.) these days are astounding. Screen printing your own merchandise, booking shows, writing interesting bios, composing engaging marketing campaigns, studio techniques, even video editing; they’re all within reach. Now imagine an intensive short-term seminar capable of immersing you IN the music industry and teaching you about these D.I.Y. possibilities. Believe it or not, this utopia actually does exist. It lives in Chicago under the name of Tour:Smart PLUS, and is run by industry sage Martin Atkins (Ministry, Pigface, Killing Joke, Author of Tour:Smart, Invisible Records CEO). From Friday, August 21st “ Sunday, August 23rd, this course”which is usually 5 weeks long”will be crammed into 2.5 days, stuffing your head full of so much invaluable information it just might explode. And with a limited 
class size of 30 students, you’re guaranteed to get your money’s worth. As an OurStage artist, you get a $50 discount; just write ourstage in the discount promo code text box. Tour:Smart has secured a fantastic rate of $79/night in a gorgeous hotel that includes free parking! Details can be found on the event registration page (listed below). Here’s what some past students and industry folks have had to say about this truly revolutionary program:
“With their chic spectacles and slick audio-visuals, [Jarvis] cocker and [Martin] Atkins joined a list of rockers who have made the transition from the stage to the lecture circuit, including David Byrne, Lou Reed and Brian Eno.” – Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune
“At the first two day seminar…I got my money’s worth in the first five minutes.” – 2005 seminar attendee
“Martin Atkins is the best speaker on the planet.” – Paul Natkin, Chicago Music Commission
“In my 6 years of college, Martin Atkins was the man to clarify all the … He prepared me for this 
industry in a single semester.” – Michelle Cho, PETA
“Great insights into how a business moves forward, gets started and stays competitive.” – Elliot Callighan, r3 Alumni
With first come, first serve enrollment, be sure to secure your seat as soon as possible!
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Visit http://r3weekend0809.eventbrite.com/
2. Under the Ticket Information tab, click the Enter Discount Code link.
3. Enter ourstage in the text field when it appears.
4. Fill out the registration page information and you should be all set!