Ghanaian live music group BigShot Band GH has urged fellow musicians, especially emerging acts, to prioritise discipline if they hope to build sustainable careers in the industry.

Speaking on the EVIBES Musical Band Series hosted by Becky on JoyNews, the band emphasised that while talent and exposure are important, it is discipline that keeps musicians grounded and consistent over time.

“I would like to also add discipline. Discipline. Whatever you do, if you don’t have the discipline to it, you can never achieve it,” one band member said. “Although we have other things doing, we are so disciplined that at this time, this day, we are going to rehearse. And then everybody agrees to it, and we do it.”

The group expressed concern about artists who are given performance opportunities but fail to deliver due to a lack of discipline. They warned that such behaviour not only tarnishes individual reputations but can also deny others the same chance.

“So if I should give somebody the platform… Okay, so we go play as said, and then we are giving you the platform. We know that, oh, you can do good, so go play. And you are not disciplined enough to get there. You stole the chance for every other person to come on board. So let’s be disciplined with our music.”

BigShot Band GH added that discipline, when combined with consistency, enables artists to grow, rehearse regularly, and earn the respect of promoters and collaborators both locally and internationally.