I’d pass. I can make next to nothing sitting right here in my own house, and the only ones trying to con me are my dogs (and I don’t mind that).
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Touring for "exposure"
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Excellent vetting!!!
Ok, I probably look like I have a vendetta against this tour. I just started going down the rabbit hole and the farther I went, the more I wanted to find out who was in charge.
This would be a great TV show:
Extreme _______________ Tour
Extreme _______________ Tour
I can get more exposure with an evening or 2's work making a video and posting on Youtube than you will get on that "tour"
I don't think so.... you just helped the op know what they would be signing up for.
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I’m thinking they would frown on the recreational pastimes I would have to partake in to stomach this “tour”. If I could handle this much exposure I’d play the Nudist Colony tour.
I guess if your heart is in that kind of thing and you can afford the gas, time etc, great.
But Playing shelters and churches with bands nobody has heard of for exposure is kinda funny.
It seems like a scam although it’s hard to imagine any money would be made off this “tour”
But Playing shelters and churches with bands nobody has heard of for exposure is kinda funny.
It seems like a scam although it’s hard to imagine any money would be made off this “tour”
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This screams pay to play. Not just pay to play. Pay to play, but more complicated. More complicated in an attempt to obfuscate that it’s pay to play.
This form letter “you’re a preferred applicant” (that every band they scraped from bandcamp or band mix or wherever got) offering a discount for a fee you shouldn’t have to pay, for an audition you shouldn’t have to play, is a rehashing of the same nonsense I’ve seen over and over. “We’re giving you the opportunity to be a rock star! Just buy some tickets upfront and sell them to your fans and friends and family and people who are already. What do we offer? Free soda and snacks, and exposure!”
If this was a legit gig, you would have been directly offered a spot on a tour by a human who saw you perform live and spoke to you, in person before sending an official invite with a negotiable contract offer.
And before it’s pointed out that you don’t have to give money to play, playing for free is paying to play. This company stands to profit from your labor with no compensation. Their event wouldn’t exist without your highly skilled labor. Don’t devalue yourselves and don’t devalue us all as musicians.
This form letter “you’re a preferred applicant” (that every band they scraped from bandcamp or band mix or wherever got) offering a discount for a fee you shouldn’t have to pay, for an audition you shouldn’t have to play, is a rehashing of the same nonsense I’ve seen over and over. “We’re giving you the opportunity to be a rock star! Just buy some tickets upfront and sell them to your fans and friends and family and people who are already. What do we offer? Free soda and snacks, and exposure!”
If this was a legit gig, you would have been directly offered a spot on a tour by a human who saw you perform live and spoke to you, in person before sending an official invite with a negotiable contract offer.
And before it’s pointed out that you don’t have to give money to play, playing for free is paying to play. This company stands to profit from your labor with no compensation. Their event wouldn’t exist without your highly skilled labor. Don’t devalue yourselves and don’t devalue us all as musicians.
They pay a meal and room "at each performance date." What about all the dates in between during the tour transportation intervals?
It looks like there is no more support...
That is interesting. If they are permanently closed, then who or what sent you the e-mail?
wow. their application/audition process is crazy. and their three tiers of success makes them seem shady, tho since I haven't been on something like the warped tour, maybe it's not. I don't know if unknown bands on legit (sorry - established) tours get the shaft like that.
and I scanned it quickly, but I didn't see any mention of money. unless a band really wants to just be in the business to evangelize, I would advise blocking the email address that sent this.
and I scanned it quickly, but I didn't see any mention of money. unless a band really wants to just be in the business to evangelize, I would advise blocking the email address that sent this.
Apparently it's some Christian outreach program, hardly about the music at all.
But I have seen similar stuff, most recently a post on CL where some artist wanted a supporting act. The catch was that you also had to play in their backup band, but you'd get a 30 min warmup set. Besides that you'd be treated like part of the band, get accommodations, food, and other benefits. Didnt seem too bad, but it was located way way out in the sticks and they wanted you to relocate for 6 months, to have it "as a base" while touring.
Idk, seemed sketchy too.
"Touring for exposure" isn't really a thing anymore IMO, unless the main act is VERY famous. You're better off making clickbaity tiktoks to promote your band.
But I have seen similar stuff, most recently a post on CL where some artist wanted a supporting act. The catch was that you also had to play in their backup band, but you'd get a 30 min warmup set. Besides that you'd be treated like part of the band, get accommodations, food, and other benefits. Didnt seem too bad, but it was located way way out in the sticks and they wanted you to relocate for 6 months, to have it "as a base" while touring.
Idk, seemed sketchy too.
"Touring for exposure" isn't really a thing anymore IMO, unless the main act is VERY famous. You're better off making clickbaity tiktoks to promote your band.
Misery loves company and you will have lots of company on this tour . You only do this if you and your bandmates can afford to hit the road just for exposure . This is going to cost you money that you will not recoup unless you sell a lot of swag and can travel on the cheap . On the plus side , you get to travel and perform and sleep in Motel 8's if your lucky and get to eat lots of highway food........sign me up .
