In the Step Ahead Guide: Street Teams, you’ll find a wealth of information about record labels. Not just a laundry list of names and addresses, on these pages you’ll find what is expected of street team members and what you will get in return. You also don’t have to worry about outdated information. All the information has been obtained directly from all the labels in the guide. Only labels that responded to an information request are listed here.

If you’re looking for a way to break into the business side of music, joining a label street team can be a great way to start. You’ll make all kinds of contacts within the industry, as well as gain valuable experience in the music business. Some labels are looking for people to do more than spread the word. They want someone who can help them break into new markets. By helping promote local shows, dealing with record stores to get the label’s CDs into the store, and other behind the scene sort of tasks, you can gain the knowledge, contacts, and experience to put you a step ahead of other people looking to break into the industry. Depending on the label, you might even get paid.

If you’re not looking to work in the industry, but are just a big music fan, joining a street team is a great way to keep up on the new sounds. And have fun while doing it. Labels are looking for people to help spread the word about the label and its artists. Basically, they’re looking for people to do what you already do (except now you’ll get something in return). If you find a band that you really like, do you tell everyone you know about them? Do you wear t-shirts of your favorite bands? Well, why not get those CDs and t-shirts for free? Join a street team, spread the word, and get cool rewards for doing it. Plus, imagine how cool it would be knowing that you helped the next big band get that step ahead on their path to superstardom.

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