{"id":4743,"date":"2022-04-26T18:46:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T18:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T18:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T18:46:47","slug":"make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most Money from Your Gigs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Whether you\u2019ve been touring for years or just starting out and trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/book-gigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book your first gig<\/a>, working with a <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/talent-buyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">talent buyer<\/a> has many benefits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#What_is_a_talent_buyer\" >What is a talent buyer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Know_the_market_and_the_venue\" >Know the market and the venue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Know_if_the_show_is_a_ticketed_event\" >Know if the show is a ticketed event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Know_if_its_a_private_gig\" >Know if it\u2019s a private gig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Know_how_many_artists_are_competing_for_the_same_gig\" >Know how many artists are competing for the same gig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Know_your_rate\" >Know your rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/make-the-most-money-from-your-gigs\/#Be_efficient_and_decisive\" >Be efficient and decisive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_talent_buyer\"><\/span>What is a talent buyer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A talent buyer is someone who hires musicians to play concerts at the venue(s) they represent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">They can also work as a middle man when you negotiate the money you earn for your performance. As with any deal, there\u2019s an art to negotiating with show bookers and venues to make sure you earn the most money possible from your show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here are some things to research and keep in mind before booking your next gig:<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_market_and_the_venue\"><\/span>Know the market and the venue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A lot of bigger venues in large markets pay the same amount to every band. If the standard is $100 per person plus tips, then that\u2019s the cap and there\u2019s little wiggle room for negotiation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Many venues know they\u2019re going to be crowded no matter what, and the attendees aren\u2019t necessarily there just to see you. Sometimes people are just at a show for live music and some drinks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_if_the_show_is_a_ticketed_event\"><\/span>Know if the show is a ticketed event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If it is a ticketed event, is the pay \u201cX\u201d amount versus the door? Do you get the full door price? Is it a guarantee versus the door?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With many ticketed events, venues will make a deal where the band needs a certain amount of people to attend before unlocking some portion of the revenue.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_if_its_a_private_gig\"><\/span>Know if it\u2019s a private gig<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most private gigs should cost more money, because they\u2019re paying for a specific service. Unless you\u2019re doing a favor for somebody, you should ask for more for a private gig than you would for a normal show. Sometimes it\u2019s a well-funded company, local government, church, or arts organization who\u2019ll hire you. Other times it\u2019s a wedding or anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">No matter, you should earn what you\u2019re worth! Private gigs usually require you to bring your own PA equipment and do much more of the legwork yourself, so the fee you charge for private events should be higher.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_how_many_artists_are_competing_for_the_same_gig\"><\/span>Know how many artists are competing for the same gig<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re in a place where it\u2019s a hotspot all the time and the bands just want to play there, you probably won\u2019t have much negotiating power. If the venue has its pick of bands to fill slots, they hold all the bargaining chips and might just move on if you ask for too much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Know the room and know the market that you\u2019re playing and find out what other musicians are making in the area.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_your_rate\"><\/span>Know your rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sometimes a buyer or venue will ask what your rate is. So after doing your research, be prepared with a number just in case. This will give the buyer a sense of what you\u2019re asking for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What exactly <i>is<\/i> a fair rate for you? That depends on various factors, such as whether you\u2019re on tour and need to put gas in the van and eat, or if you can settle for a bit less and secure a gig over an artist asking for more.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_efficient_and_decisive\"><\/span>Be efficient and decisive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">After you decide your rate, the best way to inform the buyer or venue owner is to be efficient and decisive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A good rule is to say in the same breath, \u201cThis is my rate. Is that in your budget?\u201d Doing this both states your worth and keeps it an open question for negotiation.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>For more advice on booking gigs and working with a talent buyer, watch or listen to this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast:<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/earn-gig-money\/\" target=\"_blank\">Make the Most Money from Your Gigs<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019ve been touring for years or just starting out and trying to book your first gig, working with a talent buyer has many benefits. What is a talent buyer? A talent buyer is someone who hires musicians to play concerts at the venue(s) they represent. They can also work as a middle man when you negotiate the money you earn for your performance. As with any deal, there\u2019s an art to negotiating with show bookers and venues to make sure you earn the most money [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-seo-blogs"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4743"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4743\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}