Who's opening for PJ on this European Tour?

mikerl

Spiritual_Chaos said:

hihobibo said:

I also think in order to keep ticket prices low, they probably keep the shows solo.

Opening bands don't get paid.

There may be cases where you are right.  But largely this is totally incorrect.  I am in a band that opens for some pretty big bands.  We get paid, we sell Merch.   I have also toured as a tour manager for a few bands and the opener always makes money.  It’s only sustainable if you are getting paid.  

lolobugg

mikerl said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

hihobibo said:

I also think in order to keep ticket prices low, they probably keep the shows solo.

Opening bands don't get paid.

There may be cases where you are right.  But largely this is totally incorrect.  I am in a band that opens for some pretty big bands.  We get paid, we sell Merch.   I have also toured as a tour manager for a few bands and the opener always makes money.  It’s only sustainable if you are getting paid.  

this is correct. Openers on major tours usually get a set price for each show.  and a 100% of their merch sold.