My wife and I are talking. She used to be a "dancer". She is telling me that as a "dancer", there were required fees. I understand tipping the bouncer, he keeps them safe. I also understand tipping the DJ, he plays your songs for your routine. Then there is the stage fee. You have to pay the house for the opportunity to perform on their stage. WTF, over? If you are a hired employee, isn't that what you are there for, to entertain and make money for the venue?
Having played in a regularly working band, we never payed any fees. It was a percentage of the door or a guarantee. We were the entertainment, people paid to see us. The venue made money from fans. The door man was a paid employee, as is the bar tender, and any other venue worker. We always made money, never owed any.
One exception: we played the Milwaukee Metal Fest in 99 and it was $1000 for a slot. The exposure was worth it.
This doesn't seem right to me. Why should the entertainment pay to entertain. Anyone ever have to do this?
Having played in a regularly working band, we never payed any fees. It was a percentage of the door or a guarantee. We were the entertainment, people paid to see us. The venue made money from fans. The door man was a paid employee, as is the bar tender, and any other venue worker. We always made money, never owed any.
One exception: we played the Milwaukee Metal Fest in 99 and it was $1000 for a slot. The exposure was worth it.
This doesn't seem right to me. Why should the entertainment pay to entertain. Anyone ever have to do this?