I'm no expert but know a bit.
It's also a very broad question due to the amount of revenue the label projects your tour and music sales will bring.
With an independent label, there is less pampering but you keep 50% of the profits. With a major label, it's more like 5!
But, you're not hassled with booking hotels, hiring a sound man, paying roadies, security etc.
An independent label, all that sh*t is up in the air.
Are you a major attraction?
Will you be touring with a major attraction?
You might find yourself on tour with a bigger band who's sound system you'll be using who says ok, you pay us this much and our sound guy this much per show.
A detail that's not so much between you and the label.
I do know generally the label will handle booking you, promotion and ticket sales, travel arrangements, booking your hotels etc. if you're a big enough draw.
If not, you hire a manager to handle all these details but ultimately, the key word here is sponsored so these expenses should be picked up by the label.
Bottom line is if it's a sponsored tour, they should be covering all your expenses within reason. Food, travel, accommodations, a road manager, sound tech if necessary, bookings, ticket sales etc.
As I've read, the major difference is no pampering, no signing bonus, less commercial exposure so you're not in the heart of the pop market. If you get gear sponsors, they're usually lesser known brands or by a music store chain. And if you're smart, major label or independent you keep 100% of the profits from your merchandise sales. Anything sold at your shows that has your name on it, you're behind the distribution. That's an absolute you never negotiate.
It's also a very broad question due to the amount of revenue the label projects your tour and music sales will bring.
With an independent label, there is less pampering but you keep 50% of the profits. With a major label, it's more like 5!
But, you're not hassled with booking hotels, hiring a sound man, paying roadies, security etc.
An independent label, all that sh*t is up in the air.
Are you a major attraction?
Will you be touring with a major attraction?
You might find yourself on tour with a bigger band who's sound system you'll be using who says ok, you pay us this much and our sound guy this much per show.
A detail that's not so much between you and the label.
I do know generally the label will handle booking you, promotion and ticket sales, travel arrangements, booking your hotels etc. if you're a big enough draw.
If not, you hire a manager to handle all these details but ultimately, the key word here is sponsored so these expenses should be picked up by the label.
Bottom line is if it's a sponsored tour, they should be covering all your expenses within reason. Food, travel, accommodations, a road manager, sound tech if necessary, bookings, ticket sales etc.
As I've read, the major difference is no pampering, no signing bonus, less commercial exposure so you're not in the heart of the pop market. If you get gear sponsors, they're usually lesser known brands or by a music store chain. And if you're smart, major label or independent you keep 100% of the profits from your merchandise sales. Anything sold at your shows that has your name on it, you're behind the distribution. That's an absolute you never negotiate.
