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(Facebook Launches Local Musician Promotion Feature)
MENLO PARK, CA – Facebook announced a new tool today specifically for musicians playing locally. This feature helps artists connect directly with people nearby. Musicians can now tell Facebook exactly where they perform regularly. The tool lets them highlight upcoming shows and share new music releases. Facebook will then push their updates to people living in or near those specific towns and cities. This happens right in the main Facebook feed.
Finding local fans has always been tough for many artists. Big social media feeds often drown out small, nearby events. Facebook built this tool to fix that problem. Its goal is making local music scenes easier to discover online. Artists manage everything through their existing Facebook Page. Setting up is simple. They just pick their regular performance locations. After that, posts about shows or new songs get special local visibility.
“Local music is vital,” stated a Facebook spokesperson. “These artists build community spirit. We want Facebook to help them reach neighbors. This tool puts hometown musicians right in front of potential local fans. It supports the arts where people live.” The company believes stronger local connections benefit everyone involved.
Musicians testing the feature report positive early results. “It feels different,” said one indie rock band member from Austin. “Our posts reach Austin people now, not just random followers everywhere. More locals comment. More people actually show up.” A jazz singer in Chicago agreed. “Getting noticed in your own city is the first big step. This finally makes that possible on Facebook. It targets the crowd that matters most for small gigs.”
(Facebook Launches Local Musician Promotion Feature)
The new local promotion tool is available immediately worldwide. All musicians with a Facebook Page can access it. They find the option under the “Professional Tools” section on their Page. Facebook encourages artists to start using it today. The company sees this as part of a larger effort supporting local communities and small businesses on its platform.
