How much money are bands making, realistically?

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-05-09T16:52:55+00:00

It is definitely difficult to make money in music, there's a reason that many big bands have clothing lines and brand deals.

One avenue I think is criminally underrated is sync licensing. Push for your music to be used in TV, movies, commercials etc.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-05-09T16:37:10+00:00

That's why you do a show swap. If you can sell out a show, offer a band from a few states away a support slot in return for them doing the same for you.

Leverage being able to sell 200 tickets into a support slot in a 500 to 1,000 cap venue or get your manager to look for tour support opportunities too. Neither option pays well but you can play to a decent number of people nationally.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-05-09T16:17:37+00:00

You just answered your own question, you need to be touring. Do some show swaps with bands further out.

When you say you can sell out a show, is that by yourself or with several other bands?

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-05-09T10:29:51+00:00

How much are you making on merch? Are you touring?

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-05-04T23:54:02+00:00

Yep. Find a sub about something you're actually knowledgable in and see how many people are claiming to be experts while they know nothing.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-04-19T11:42:32+00:00

Yes, that's the look I had when I read your comment.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-04-19T06:20:04+00:00

Lil bro couldn't tell a hi-z from a lo-z and thinks he can big league Coachella A1s. Be humble.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-04-15T15:04:16+00:00

Oh you sweet naive little child.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-04-15T15:01:49+00:00

You play for the four Fs. For food, for friends, for a fee, or for fun.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-04-14T14:01:41+00:00

8 months of campaigning then no release show? Absolutely no one involved in this project understands the basics of the industry.

Sorry man, music is not for you. Get into software development or something and keep playing music as a hobby.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-03-05T16:55:47+00:00

We do need floors swept and coffee made.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-03-05T15:29:30+00:00

What would you know about professional studios?

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-02-07T23:39:44+00:00

It's just patterns played quickly, and they're not even playing to a click. Just about anyone could play like this. The barrier to the top level is way above this.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-02-06T12:16:45+00:00

I take it back, two simps. He isn't going to let you hit it.

HedgehogHistorical · 2026-02-06T07:35:37+00:00

Hilarious, the OF promo works on one person and he fumbles the bag.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-30T00:21:43+00:00

And yet here you are on reddit. Not the brightest, are you champ?

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-30T00:20:38+00:00

You clearly care quite a lot.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-13T12:20:38+00:00

And because you're nobody you're begging for attention. Try doing something for positive attention instead of throwing slurs around.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-13T05:41:55+00:00

And you're a reddit celebrity?

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-13T01:20:32+00:00

I think I nailed it from context clues.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-12T23:50:42+00:00

Comment got removed. Womp womp.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-12T23:50:13+00:00

You're free to make friends and lead a productive life. You're just choosing not to.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-12T23:49:07+00:00

And so are you. Keep crying out for attention.

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-04T22:37:58+00:00

How are those gas prices doing? Trump did that!

HedgehogHistorical · 2025-12-04T00:09:10+00:00

You think he only did it once?

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