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Damo · 01-16-2012, 05:13 AM

I play and tour in bands a fair bit, and Ive got to disagree, there is PLENTY of money still to be made if youre clever enough about how to do it.
What we are seeing less and less these days is obscene amounts of money being outlayed to MAKE a band, with the record comapny taking it all back at the end of the day. Their revenue stream comes primarily from music sold under their label, so when people download the music illegally and no money fills their coffers, its less they can afford to throw at a new project that people otherwise wouldnt care about.

The advent of the internet and file sharing is a double-edged sword for some... Bands trying to get somewhere with nothing but label support are going to struggle, but the amateur muso revels in the free ability to share and promote to a Worldwide audience.

Bands pretty much HAVE to tour these days to make money, as its the one thing they can do (also, perhaps merch) that allows them money directly in the bank, without fear of it being shared illegally. Of course, touring can be expensive and certainly separates the artists who have followers from those that think they do! :)

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01-16-2012, 05:13 AM	#19
Damo Drives: 2011 Yaris 3-Door Hatch white Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 79	I play and tour in bands a fair bit, and Ive got to disagree, there is PLENTY of money still to be made if youre clever enough about how to do it. What we are seeing less and less these days is obscene amounts of money being outlayed to MAKE a band, with the record comapny taking it all back at the end of the day. Their revenue stream comes primarily from music sold under their label, so when people download the music illegally and no money fills their coffers, its less they can afford to throw at a new project that people otherwise wouldnt care about. The advent of the internet and file sharing is a double-edged sword for some... Bands trying to get somewhere with nothing but label support are going to struggle, but the amateur muso revels in the free ability to share and promote to a Worldwide audience. Bands pretty much HAVE to tour these days to make money, as its the one thing they can do (also, perhaps merch) that allows them money directly in the bank, without fear of it being shared illegally. Of course, touring can be expensive and certainly separates the artists who have followers from those that think they do! :)