Payout/sound cut?
Hello,
I’ve been running sound at venue for about 8 months now. I’ve had to learn how to use a Midas M32 from YouTube videos and learning on the fly. I’ve put a lot of work in and I feel that I can now comfortably handle any type of situation/show that is thrown at me.
Long story short, I was running DIY shows at my friend’s restaurant with a very simple PA setup. The shows started doing well so they started regularly happening. They moved into a much larger venue and bought the Midas M32 and asked me to learn how to use it.
I typically run shows at least twice a week, and all I ask for doing so is a $100 cut from the door. Aside from doing the sound I’m also checking in bands and distributing drink tickets, and also dividing up door at the end of the night to pay myself and performers. Sometimes I book shows altogether.
I’ve never really considered this as a career path. But since I’m doing it so often, and how much work I’ve been putting in, I’m curious, is $100 a fair amount to charge? Should I start charging more? I appreciate any and all responses.
Btw I’m sorry to the mods, I don’t know what a user flair is I’m just trying to get some advice here.