I have asked myself that question a little bit, and really don’t have an answer just yet. I guess we will end up going where you want us to go. We will be talking about old concerts, new Concert Promotions and all about the whole business side of Concert Promotions.
I’m just excited about having this site up now. While I have no desire to actually get out there and mix it up in the world of promoting concerts, of any kind, I do like to talk about what is going on. And hopefully we will be able to steer you in the right direction if you are a budding promoter hopeful. I spent quite a few years in radio and know a few things about promotions. I have been around a fair amount of time.
After all, I was 16 in 1967 when Janis Joplin came to our high school cafeteria and performed at one of our dances. She was the lead singer for Big Brother and The Holding Company at that time. The way things were set up, the stage was just about a foot high. So we could dance right in front of the stage, and sometimes even be close enough that when Janis really belted out a song, you’d get spit on, or I should say sprayed was more like it. Point being I have been around a while.
Today is a world of difference from the old days obviously, but some things never change and that is the chase after the almighty dollar. Or whatever currency you might deal with in your country if you’re out of the U.S.
So let’s see where this takes us. And don’t forget to take a look at the book we have to offer here. It has some great information in it. Well worth the price I must say.
August 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I am looking for concert promoters in North Carolina could you point me in the right direction?
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Robert,
Sorry but I’ve been out of town and had a family emergency. What type of music are you interested in or what type of promoter are you looking for?
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm
I have been promoting mid-size venues in the southeast now for a little over a year and have been quite successful in selling out shows, and building followings for bands that have large draws in other scenes but not the southeast. I am now about to start working with a larger college theatre where my partner and I will be renting the facility, paying the bands, etc. My question is…
With a larger guarentee, say $10,000, going to a big band do I still work a door percentage into that deal? For example, most bands I book I give the offer of say $700-$1,000 vs. 70% of the door. Do I still do the versus? If not, I stand to make a considerable amount of money on the shows as well as returning my initial investment which will allow me to continue getting consistantly major acts. Thank you for any reply.
October 10th, 2008 at 2:02 am
Sorry I’ve been away for a while. What you need to do will depend on the band you book. And what their demands are.
If you are taking all the risks, then you want to give away as little as possible. If you have a guarantee and it’s what the band normally demands money wise, then door goes to you. If they are getting a smaller guarantee than they usually gross, then you will have to give up some of the door.
Don’t give a way any more than you have too, but be fair or you may get a bad name.
I hope this helps.