I recently did a show where I only earned $75. It was for one hour on a weeknight at an apartment community. For a solo/duo set, I normally charge $100 or more per hour and I have a two hour minimum. Instead of earning $200, I earned $75 for the night. But I took a […]
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If you’re new to touring, one of the many big questions you might have is how to turn a profit? Some tours are investment tours. On some tours, you’re lucky enough to break even, while other tours can earn you lots and lots of money. It all depends on how you plan it, where you go, how […]
Let’s face it, as an independent artist, achieving sufficient, steady and reliable income is a challenge. Music is seasonal, gigs are sporadic, and there’s minimal stability. Even as a full-time musician, there are still periods of low cash flow because performance opportunities tend to ebb and flow. According to ASU Alumni Association, it was estimated back […]
As an independent artist, you make your money through several different avenues. One of these avenues has a very high potential to almost double your earnings at live shows. It is why artists make the most money touring. They are making their money from ticket and merchandise sales. Venues like to take a cut from […]
