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How much do you pay a band for a gig?
How do we charge for it? As a rule of thumb, we like to get a minumum of $100 per band member. For 6 hours of labor, that puts you a little over $16/hour per person. That is better than minumum wage in California; however, the expenses of running a band don’t come cheap.
How much does a touring metal musician make?
Touring Musician Salary
| Annual Salary | Weekly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $84,500 | $1,625 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $1,134 |
| Average | $49,315 | $948 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $557 |
How much do cover bands make per gig?
Based on my friends doing this over the years, a good cover band can expect between $300 to $500 per show after playing four sets a night. If you do well enough and want to make the big bucks, you can get into the wedding band circuit.
How do metal bands get gigs?
Network with other similar bands in your area.
- For example, if you’re in a heavy metal band, try to connect with other heavy metal bands nearby.
- Once you’ve found a local band to connect with, you can reach out to them on social media or attend one of their shows and introduce yourself in person.
How much is a band money?
One band is usually $1,000 in cash, referring to the currency strap or rubber band that goes around a stack of $1,000. Blue bands are stacks of $10,000, as new $100 bills have blue ribbons sewn into them, and would likely be stacked in groups of 100.
How much do metal bands get paid to play festivals?
It depends on the band and festival. At many major American festivals (Bonnaroo for one), top headliners often get $1-2 million.
How much money do tribute bands make?
But a tribute band can make $3,000-$5,000, up to $10,000 or more for a single night’s work. The tribute bands’ busy season is spring through fall, when fairs and festivals can attract big crowds to watch big shows.
How does a band get gigs?
Assuming you have already formed your function band, one of the most effective ways to get gigs (as a solo musician, duo or full band) is promotion. Getting your band’s name out there with potential clients, influential industry players and reputable promoters/venues is very important.
Where can I find musicians for gigs?
- GigSalad. I came across GigSalad by doing a search for live entertainment in my local town.
- Indie On the Move. Indie on the Move is one of the most tried and true websites for booking gigs.
- ShowSlinger.
- Festival Net.
- Do DIY.
- Doodeo.
- ACE Music Booking Agency.
- ReverbNation.
How much should a band charge per hour?
The average pay for musicians according to Payscale is $72.67 per hour. However, this incorporates all work that surrounds the gig and shouldn’t be the gig rate itself. Our recommended rates are. It’s generally a rule of $100-$150 per artist per hour.