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News May 5, 2017

This is how much it’ll cost you to book the biggest artists

The Industry Observer
This is how much it’ll cost you to book the biggest artists

Ever wanted to book Tyler The Creator or The Flaming Lips for your party? There’s a list making the rounds online that can give you a rough idea.

Approximate per-show rates range from US$1,000 to over US$100,000 for acts like Coldplay, Carly Rae Jepsen and Against Me!, and even locals like Jet, Tame Impala and Lorde.

You may have actually seen this list floating around on the Internet. An anonymous source at third-party booking agency Degy Entertainment leaked it in 2014. As Degy specialises in US college shows, one should question these price-tags, which are usually determined by a number of factors.

Before you scroll down to the full list, it should be said that these prices would have fluctuated a lot since 2014. Many of the acts’ fees for college shows would have increased, some would have decreased and some are no longer even touring. Degy also books conference speakers, who have been slipped into the list too.

Apparently, a set from Bon Jovi will set you back over US$1 million, but Perth band Tame Impala have a much lower going rate of approximately US$10,000. Against Me!, who are currently on tour in Australia with Groovin’ The Moo, can be booked through Degy for US$50,000+ according to the list. And the beleaguered Ja Rule has a going rate of US$40-50,000+ – which, to be fair, he’d probably take you up on right now.

$100,000+

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$50,000 – $100,000

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$30,000 – $50,000

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$20,000 – $30,000

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$10,000 – $20,000

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$1,000 – $10,000

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This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.

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