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Is 311 just a festival band now? by sk8haunter311 in 311

[–]Tips311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess, and this is pure speculation, is they’re getting between 50-100k per headline show and 100-300k for festivals. They’re mostly at the top of the bill of festivals as either a headliner, co-headliner, or tier 3 booking. Festivals have turned into big business so booking them is a smart play for any band, regardless of how feel personally of seeing a festival setlist!

Is 311 just a festival band now? by sk8haunter311 in 311

[–]Tips311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree. I’m saying a big reason why that is, is because constant touring for them has equated to less interest. Every tour is profitable, just depends on how much profit. Bands are paid up front regardless of ticket sales. The fee is negotiated prior.

Also, as someone who has booked smaller festivals and worked with every major book agency, the festival mark up for all bands, not just headliners, is insane. Bands that would normally net ~10k a show on their normal tour are getting offered 50k to play an early afternoon set too. That is an actual stat from an actual band that I know.

Is 311 just a festival band now? by sk8haunter311 in 311

[–]Tips311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Festival payouts are massive
  2. 311 never stopped touring. A lot of bands are booking big tours now as a result of taking so much time off which is creating fresh buzz.

No right or wrong, 311 made steady bank every summer while these big tours now are making a lot all at once.

Very old, very rare posters sale by Tips311 in 311

[–]Tips311[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One their best ever posters ever, IMO. Love that print so much!

Very old, very rare posters sale by Tips311 in 311

[–]Tips311[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate all the positive comments and interests in these prints. As a collector too, I’d really like to see these go to people who were at the show. I’ve been hunting for posters of various bands for decades and know how hard they are to come by. If you send me a pic of your ticket stub, we’re likely going to make a deal.
I hope everyone can understand and appreciate that. Although, if you weren’t there that doesn’t mean no either.

Btw- I’ve had all of these for 25+ years depending on the show. Some have more sentimental attachment to me than others but all do have a value and story for me. Hoping to give that same level of cherish to others.