How artists make money from touring

This article written by the guys in the band Marbin is intended for those who want to make a living touring with a band that plays original music.

Click HERE to read Part 1 — all about booking. A good way to keep tabs is to put all the info in Excel.

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We divide it into date, gas, food, lodging, salary how much we pay our musicians , pay from the venue , CD sales, t-shirts, thongs, tips, extra. At the end of each day we total it up. Venues will typically be able to pay you between ten to thirty percent of what they made that night. Here are some pointers about how to increase sales.

Tell them stories about the band, about the songs, about anything really. Be very outgoing and friendly. Making the initial connection with the audience starting a conversation will often lead to selling merch. A good icebreaker is handing out business cards.

4 Ways to Make Money on Tour (Besides Selling Tickets)

Here are some of the things we did to increase our sales. For more info please watch: I found this helpful. I did not find this helpful.

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How to Make Money Touring with Your Band: Earning a Living on the Road

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