Booking Tips Live Music Bars Restaurants Venues
How To Get Your Money's Worth
Cheap is not always cheerful and sometimes free is even worse despite the obvious bargain.Here are some top tips to getting the best value for your live music:
- Residencies - It is useful to note that residencies are generally cheaper than ad-hoc bookings because the musicians/bands can plan ahead based on the guaranteed income from the regular booking
- Programme it! - Plan your music programme properly and timely so that your customers know what is going on and when
- Guarantee it! - If you are choosing one band regularly get a competitive price for the guaranteed and regular work you are giving them!
- Package it! - Offer food, drinks and in-venue promotions to coincide with your live music activity
- Negotiate it! - Shop around for the best price and negotiate with the bands you want
- Save - If you want a variety, book in bulk with a live music agency to get some discounts
- Maximise - Choose the best days to add live music value to your venue so that you can maximise your profit
- Manage it! - Remember, you are employing the band so if they are late what would you do as an employer? Don't be afraid to be in control.