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How Small Music Venues Make Money
A packed Friday show can still leave the owner short. How do small music venues make money? Through bar and…
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Door Deals, Guarantees and Ticket Splits Explained
A band plays a packed room and still goes home light on pay. The door deal vs guarantee for bands…
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How Local Businesses Sponsor Music and Arts Events
Event and timing Scale and format Planning use Annual meeting of a local business network, last Tuesday in February Over…
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What Is Pay to Play at Music Venues
Pay-to-play setup What it does to the band Planning use Presale ticket quota the band must sell or cover Moves…
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How Music Venues Book Local Artists
Quick answer: how do music venues book local bands? A talent buyer screens pitches for room fit, professionalism, original music…
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How to Run an Open Mic Night: Step by Step
How to run an open mic night comes down to three habits: keep the sign-up list visible, hold every performer…
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Local Venues and Music Businesses
Measure Value Planning use Venue expenses paid directly to artists 31% of expenses Treat artist pay as a core cost…
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The Local Multiplier Effect: Where Spending Goes
A plain-language look at the local economy multiplier effect: how money re-spent nearby adds up, what studies report for independents…
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Local Business Spotlight Ideas for Community Writers
Practical local business spotlight ideas for community writers: story angles, pre-interview research, owner questions and a simple structure for the…
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The Real Benefits of Shopping Local
Studies in Raleigh and Salt Lake City found independent businesses return far more revenue to the local economy than chains.…