How much does it cost to book your favorite band?
The folks at Priceonomics.com have put together a list of supposed booking fees for a slew of bands. The information comes via third-party booking agency Degy Entertainment. Priceonomics wisely qualifies the reliability of the numbers with the following:
Anyway, here are the (inflated) goods. And yes, we know your favorite band probably isn't actually listed. Sorry.
(Note: as a reader pointed out, these are asking prices from a third-party booking agency that specializes in college shows; as such, the numbers are likely inflated. Actual prices negotiated by many of these performers are contingent on a variety of factors.)
Before you read these lists, a few things should be clarified. First of all, they aren't perfect: a few acts are out of place, or suspiciously off -- we'll try to address these below. You'll also notice that there are a few anomalies, and acts that aren't music-related (ie. Myth Busters, who you can rent for a mere $100k); Degy books speakers and corporate entertainment acts too, and a few slipped into these listings. Lastly, keep in mind that these lists aren't comprehensive.
Before you read these lists, a few things should be clarified. First of all, they aren't perfect: a few acts are out of place, or suspiciously off -- we'll try to address these below. You'll also notice that there are a few anomalies, and acts that aren't music-related (ie. Myth Busters, who you can rent for a mere $100k); Degy books speakers and corporate entertainment acts too, and a few slipped into these listings. Lastly, keep in mind that these lists aren't comprehensive.
Anyway, here are the (inflated) goods. And yes, we know your favorite band probably isn't actually listed. Sorry.
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anonymous
5/21/2014 7:02:08 AM
350k to book Nickelback? There are some evil people in this world...
RickRock
5/21/2014 7:04:22 AM
I kind of want to see Street Dogs live again.
h0tdack
5/21/2014 7:07:09 AM
lol at DaveMatthews tribute band, and actual band figures
anonymous
5/21/2014 7:13:08 AM
who the fck would pay MOE 35-50k to do anything other than kill themselves
agent_friday
5/21/2014 7:31:21 AM
Bob Dylan: 150K-300K, Justin Beiber: 1mil+
anonymous
5/21/2014 7:55:39 AM
Not pictured: $150-$500 "lambgoat approved" bands
anonymous
5/21/2014 8:26:54 AM
I guess Eric Chute was trying to crowd fund $175k so that he can book Jessica Simpson for Texas Metal fest.
anonymous
5/21/2014 11:19:40 AM
Someone let me borrow 50k so I can rent Anna Kendrick for a night.
MachoMan
5/21/2014 12:41:54 PM
YOU THIS SHITS HIGH YOU SHOULD SEE MY GUARANTEE OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEAAAAAHHHHHHH
anonymous
5/22/2014 12:03:51 AM
juicy j 40k ... the smashing pumpkins 400k, looks like a bullshit list to me
jew_salesman
5/22/2014 8:36:22 AM
juicy j makes more solo than all of Three Six makes as a group, haha
Great, now I know how much every single artist I NEVER wanna see would cost me.