Becoming a full time freelance performance artist allows you to 

take control of your future and gives you the freedom to be your own boss. Work when and where you want making the most of  your time and schedule. 

But how do you find work and build a career?  Castango.com makes it simple to build your personal profile and become noticed by companies that are looking for artists just like you. Define exactly what your strengths are and what you do best. Not only does Castango give you the opportunity to showcase your talent, you can then apply for jobs and get paid on demand. Share your personalized profile and success stories on social media to build your career. Building a career takes time and you have a long road ahead. You will want to get as much experience as possible under your belt. Let’s get right into the basics of becoming a full time successful freelance artist.

Define Your Talent

What is your talent? If you’ve heard the term “triple threat” you may have multiple talents such as singing, dancing, and acting. Be confident in what you do best and be specific as to what your strengths are. If your dream is to be a singer, make sure to hone in on that skill. A singer can never get enough practice so make sure to get a vocal coach or read books on how to write music. An actor cannot get enough exposure so if you are just starting out get in class and apply for as many segments or roles as possible. 

You may have previous experience, but never stop searching for classes to stay polished. It is important that you upload the perfect headshot for companies to see. You can have a video reel which will give companies the ability to see your talent. Whether it’s a commercial, movie or short film that you worked on. It is time to use it to your advantage.

Build Your Own Brand

Now is the age of social media which can get you very far as a freelance artist. A great way to get your name and face out there is to join groups on Facebook that are in your general area as well as groups that have to do with your craft. Share your profile and completed jobs as many places as you can. Before you know it you will be getting likes and people booking you through Castango’s web platform.  You are your own marketing agent so make sure to post your profile to Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or any other social media outlet you have access to. Getting your name, face and talent out out there is crucial to a successful career and building a brand for yourself. If you gain people’s attention with your talent you will be sure to book more work. Be confident and invest in yourself. If you don’t have videos yet, hire a videographer to professionally shoot one for you. Not only can you find jobs through Castango.com you can also find jobs through social media outlets listed above. However, employers will start coming to you the harder you work. What are you waiting for? Start applying and booking gigs.

Start Booking Gigs

Creating your Castango profile and posting on social media is only half the battle for artists. Booking gigs are just as important as branding yourself! Search through jobs posted on Castango’s web platform as well as gigs added to Facebook groups, etc. Someone may reach out to you personally if they like your look and what you have to offer. There are brands, producers and casting directors looking for up and coming artists. Apply for everything you can. The more experience you get the better you will become. Always work on perfecting your craft. The only way to do that is to get out there and show them what you’ve got! So apply, reach out, and put yourself out there to land the gigs that will fulfill your heart.

Freelancing as a performing artist full time is just that, a full time job. The best parts about it is that you are your own boss and you are in complete control of your future. Define who you are and what your ultimate goal is as an artist. 

If you are having trouble figuring out just how to get started check out How It Works for talent. Next, Invest in yourself and you will see people coming to hire you before you know it. If you follow these three simple pieces of advice, you will become exactly the artist you strive to be. 

Don’t forget to completely fill out your Castango.com profile and keep searching for jobs. Put your best foot forward and become a full time performing artist.