Phunky Cauldron Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 Although I haven't spoken to Nero about this, I'm sure that they wouldn't mind dropping their prices a little and accept the $1 million for the show. Sorry to go over your head Velvet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetervillestation Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 for a million you can get anybody - how much of the million could be realistically designated to entertainment? Blue Rodeo is doing shows cheap right now, they recently built a studio and need cash to pay for it...they would likely book for around or under $10,000 canadian. but Sass Jordon would be cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 ummmmm, hello! Kim Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 What's BGH's appearance fee? And how much would it cost for them to do a set-blender with Joe Mama? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Important to remember that everything can be negotiated. For instance acts like David Byrne could play for between $10 and $100 Grand. If he's personally interested in the show/festival it's the low end, if it's Glastonbury the high end. Same goes for European acts like (bad example I know) The Corrs $10- $200 Grand. In general you always pay through the nose for anything corporate. All big Canadian artists do corporate work, for many it's their bread and butter, but they don't like to talk about it. Colin James, Barenaked Ladies, The Hip... RIM (Research In Motion) always does big recruiting shows to snag top grads from Ontario tech schools and book these kind of acts and pay through the nose. As soon as the agent gets a whiff that it's not about a breakeven at the door situation they're going to highball it hard. Keeping in mind that they make a percentage on whatever they bring in it's in their best interest to tax the hell out of it. To answer your question though those lists are often unreliable, as you mentioned dated and not all that useful. Better to make contact with the agent and breast your cards a bit and try and get a straight ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 "breast your cards" and "straight ballpark" all in one sentence......................... BGH will do it for coke and hookers. Hell, bring Jor Mom if you want, mang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze-0 Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 %90% Yale That's My Department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check 1-2 Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Your best bet would be to call either S.L. Feldman www.slfa.com or the Agency Group www.theagency.com They are the two largest talent booking companies in Canada. From my experience $3000 should get you a pretty solid Canadian act. However, beware the agent will try to nickel and dime you to get as much money as possible. Do not let them know the total size of your budget. However, $3000 would be a Sarah Slean, Sarah Harmer, Big Sugar, that stature of an artist. Bigger talent can quickly add up in price. I was at a corporate party where Burton Cummings played, and it was rumoured that he cost $50,000. A good approach is going to the band directly, sell them on the show, i.e. promotion, exposure etc, and them call the booker. The band has the ultimate power, if they really want to play the show, the booking agent has a little less leverage to take all of your money. And remember, everything is negotiable.... rider (get rid of the red M&M demands), % of door etc. You can always ask for a % of merch sales, so use that for leverage. i.e. we'll let you sell your merch, so drop this and that. Usually you'll need to front 50% of the cost at the time of contract signing. Good luck, and let me know how it goes for you. btw that reminds me, bouche, did I mention that Circulate has mineral water from an exclussive Russian spring on their rider??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 I know a while back there was a list posted here w/ the cost of booking big acts but it was mentioned that it was a dated list. I work at an advertising agency and I am working on a pitch for a new client. We will have a budget of close to $1 million to throw a kick-off party for the client and their target if we get the business. One idea we are brainstorming is getting a top musical act at this event. Does anyone know where I can find an updated list of performer costs? I'm trying to get an idea of who would be available and estimated costing for the event. Thanks - it would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 thats an exciting opportunity.. who needs a list, your answer lies right here.. SASS JORDAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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