Members min7b5 Posted October 2, 2003 Members Share Posted October 2, 2003 I’ve got someone, that I think I like a lot, that is interested in taking over the booking of gigs for me. At some point they’d perhaps be an “artist manager”, but for now, as a “booking agent” what’s their cut? What do agencies charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members David Hooper Posted October 2, 2003 Members Share Posted October 2, 2003 It really depends on the agent. 100% of Zero is Zero, so if you're not making a lot of money at your gigs, expect to pay more. I know a lot of guys who are $50 or 20%, whichever is greater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted October 2, 2003 Members Share Posted October 2, 2003 90% of the time I do my own hustlin', but I do occ. book through three different agencies: two charge 20% for one-nighters & 15% for two or more -nighters. The other charges a flat 25%, but gets me such great paying gigs that I don't mind her rates at all! Why not just sit down and discuss it w/ your friend...y'all'll likely work out a mutually satisfactory arrangement...then PUT IT IN WRITING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lorenzo Posted October 2, 2003 Members Share Posted October 2, 2003 Many booking agents either do a 70/30 or 80/20 split in the Twin Cities, and it usually works out just fine. Sometimes it's worth getting a manager who takes a flat rate of 15-20% who ALSO does your booking...but those are relatively hard to find, and end up getting burnt out because they're doing too much {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voodoo Amps Posted October 2, 2003 Members Share Posted October 2, 2003 The percentage depends on the booking agent or agency. Generally speaking 10% is normal for a small agency but a larger agency can get 15% to 20% (The Agency Group, Creative Artists, Evolution Talent, World Wide, etc.). The larger companies also take a percentage of any overages you may receive (generally speaking). Hope it helpsTrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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