How much money does a rock band makes in a live concert? (example: steely dan, zz top, Steve miller band, doob

Answer 1

That all depends on the band. The band typically receives either a flat fee or a percentage of the gate. Of course, the more popular the band, the higher the percentage or predetermined payment. Queen was once paid $600,000 for 2 shows in Rio (Rock in Rio I). The age of the arena rock band seems to be nearly over. Name one band out there today that has the star power of a Led Zeppelin or the Rolling Stones? Exactly. None. Gone are the days of bands who's albums routinely go platinum, and can consistently pack the house. Few remain. We are in an age of here today gone tomorrow, flavor of the week bands, who command far less cash for a live show than the arena rockers of days gone by.

Answer 2

I read about this a long time ago, and I remember the bad not getting much, something like 10% or even less. Its mainly because all the fees, promotional, management, rental fees, hotel costs, fuel costs, etc. Plus, the band will get even less if the ticketmaster doesn't sell as many tickets. That is why shows get cancelled, if there isn't enough ticket sales to cover all the costs to put the show on, then there is no need to do the show. No one is in business to lose money.

Answer 3

It all depends upon the band....their past and present popularity, how recent their "hits" are, how enduring their music is....I imagine The Rolling Stones still get paid a great deal more than some more recent bands. I would pay almost any price to see Lynard Skynard. There's an old saying "As much as traffic will allow." Just however much people are willing to pay.

Answer 4

with an average ticket price of $75, avearge because some tickets cost more, some less, and saying there are about 22,000 fans there, less the cost for promotion, booking fees, management fees ect... they get about $1250000 per show