Something I've always been curious about. I went to see my favourite pro touring band in a small venue last night. It was packed .... about 500 people. They usually play to the national "Guildhall" types venues ..... like The Brighton Dome, The Portsmouth Guildhall et.
How does that go financially? I've always been curious, but, since I play in a pub band, I'm never likely to find out personally.
The band obviously sells tickets before the event (and t-shirts etc on the night). The venue make bar sales and maybe food etc. But who gets what? How much does the band typically pay to hire the hall? Do they do that? Or how do the finances for such an event go in general?
Not looking for any trade secrets ....... as I will never be involved in it ..... just curious!
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Can you clarify this? Do you mean you lived on what came in through PRS and the money from gigs went back into the bands cash pot? Thanks. Very interesting subject this
If you are with a booking agency who exclusively books all your shows. they will try to get you the best rate and will take a percentage of the booking guarantee and ticket sale profits.