So start a mailing list when you're a small band. Email your oldest fans a promo code with priority booking and/or first tranche auction option. Give people wit

So start a mailing list when you're a small band. Email your oldest fans a promo code with priority booking and/or first tranche auction option. Give people with an academic email address early options. Give people who like you on social media early options. Include a promo code in sales of online merchandise for future gigs. There are lots of potential ways to do it, while undermining the scalpers. Also gigs seem pretty unaffordable already.