how much money do amateur musicians and bands make?

Answer 1

if they make money doing they are no longer amateur

Answer 2

Either not enough or more than what they are worth.

The easiest way to figure it out is to pay for the cost of getting the band to your venue (i.e., transportation, truck rental, etc.) + $10-$20 per band member per hour that they are at your venue (include set-up, rehersal/sound check and tear-down), and then a share of ticket sales ("share of the door"). House (whoever is staging the concert) usually takes 40-60% and the band gets the rest. More than one band = splitting the rest.

Sometimes, local bands just starting out who are opening for a bigger-name group get just their transportation costs plus 10% of the door up until their set is over.

It's all negotiable, but try to be fair. Remember, they do a lot of work on their own in getting ready for the show -- rehearsals & such -- plus they have equipment to buy and maintain.

Oh, and even a record deal isn't the guarantee of making money. The first couple years with a record deal, a band is probably poorer than they were on their own. The record company works you hard and then you have to pay everything back before you get your share of the money. It can take many, many years to become a rich rock star for most bands. Hardly anybody strikes gold on the first attempt.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

My brother is a musician, when he was "freelancing" it was up and down. Sometimes it was 7 course steak dinners other times he ate a lot of spaghetti.

On average with tips included he made about 200 dollars a night. When he had a gig that is. Now my bro works for Disney and probably pulls down 40K a year.

Answer 5

I have a freind in a rock band and the band gets between 100-150 GBP a gig (1 night)

Answer 6

it really depends on how much of a following they have. If you are in a weekend cover band, and you get a great following, it can be a VERY good supplemental income.

However, most likely you will just make some beer money.

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Answer 8

It depends on the affair and the venue. Bar bands don't make much. ($300) Corporate parties pay the best ($2000), weddings and private parties depends on what they are willing to spend. ($700).

Answer 9

The real question is do they even make money at all?

Some small bands might get tips at shows and money if they sell tickets but when you really get down to it unless you have a record deal/contract, you're nowhere.

Answer 10

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