Industry
Door splits are quietly being replaced by guarantees, and small bands are feeling it both ways
A guarantee takes the risk out of a quiet Tuesday. It also takes the upside out of a sold-out Friday.
Industry
Industry
Ticketing fees are climbing faster than ticket prices, and audiences are noticing
Face value rose modestly this season. The fees stacked on top of it rose nearly three times as fast.
Gear
Backline hire is the hidden cost nobody puts in the budget
A kit, a bass rig and two amps for one night cost more than most support acts are paid to play it.