Members engine505 Posted January 24, 2003 Members Share Posted January 24, 2003 What happens when you work a show and at the end the promoter says, 'We didn't make enough at the door, I'm not going to be able to pay you?' Steel Baseball bat to the head? or Take the lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orbital152 Posted January 25, 2003 Members Share Posted January 25, 2003 Well my friend hopefully you signed a contract with them, If you did, than you have something to go with, If you didn't then this will be one of those live and learn situations unfortunatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members engine505 Posted January 26, 2003 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2003 I asked for a situation that happened w/ a friend of mine. He did a show and at the end the promoter said that he didn't have the money to pay him. Just lookin for some input, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djsynrgy Posted January 28, 2003 Members Share Posted January 28, 2003 when I was starting to play gigs back in my younger rock band years, we used to run into these {censored}holes that would not only refuse to pay us, but CHARGE us for our use of their stage and sound man. (a sound man who wasn't even at the board for our set mind you.) After the 2nd time of that, we never played anywhere before working out ALL of the money details. The best advice you'll get here is to not even take your equipment out of the car until you know where you stand. It's all about the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isospin Posted February 9, 2003 Members Share Posted February 9, 2003 never play without sorting out the money details ahead of time. unless you dont care if you are not paid. if there is no contract or deposit, you will not get paid at the end of the night more times than you get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jo mama Posted February 9, 2003 Members Share Posted February 9, 2003 unless you get a percentage of the door or something-get the money when you show or an agreement you can sign. btw: then, you might have to "take the loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onthadecks Posted February 13, 2003 Members Share Posted February 13, 2003 You'll probably just have to take the loss, and consider this a learning experience. You should always have a signed agreement with all the details worked out. I've also learned to get a 50% nonrefundable deposit upfront, and/or get paid before you play. I also find it beneficial to have a deadline set for the confirmation, for example, getting the deposit and agreement anywhere from 2 weeks to 30 days before the booking date, otherwise it's no go. You'll quickly sort out who will treat you with professional respect, friends or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tr^aD Posted February 20, 2003 Members Share Posted February 20, 2003 YES!!! Contracts are a must if your playing big gig's. I love to play out so sometimes I don't alwayz require a contract when its a small hole in the wall place or if its for a friend. The contract should state the date of the event, your time slot, accomodations, length of set, amount you will be paid (50% upfront is standard), this is where a manager or booking agent comes in handy. Dealing with promoters can get a little sticky, their not alwayz the most organized people.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djsynrgy Posted March 10, 2003 Members Share Posted March 10, 2003 the way it's worked with the small venues I've played so far is this: venue keeps whatever the bar makes ; we keep whatever we make at the door. Divide the door up by however many people you have working with you, after subtracting the parties expenses of course - and that's what you make. Until or unless you're one of the few DJs out there who has a national or international following, don't expect much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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