About to embark on a 2-month long US tour as a new member of a fairly established rock band. They are signed to a record label, but tour support is very modest. I am worried that I will not be able to even cover my basic bills (rent, utilities, etc) while away.
I am receiving a total of $1000 + a $10 per diem. Originally the band stated that I was not entitled to any of the profits made from merchandise sales (tshirts, CDs, etc). After discussions, they have now changed their mind and are offering me 20% of sales from T-shirts only, after the printing/shirt costs are recouped. They don't think I am entitled to any profits from CD sales, because I was not on the recordings, and have stated that I get 0% of the CD sales.
The $1000 does not even cover my portion of rent for my home for a single month.
The shows will not be huge... most are at smaller venues/ clubs.
A raw deal or par for the course?
What, generally, should I be expecting to be paid as a touring musician?
2007-07-26
23:30:03
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daetymesinr
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