Live band for pubs, clubs and venues

Venue owners and managers, who pay a fee or a share of the door, and sometimes festival organisers.

A set fee per gig split between band members, plus tips, door deals and merchandise sold at shows.

• Playing an instrument or singing well
• Tight rehearsed live performance
• Promoting yourselves and chasing bookings

• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues expect you to hold it
• Equipment costs and wear, plus insurance for your gear
• Agree in writing how fees and costs are split between members
• An ABN is needed to invoice, and check when GST registration applies to you
• Venues usually hold the music licences for live performance, but check what applies to you

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your instruments and gear. Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many gigs you land and how fees are split between members.

Check public liability insurance and whether venues expect you to hold it. You need an ABN to invoice, so check when GST registration applies. Venues usually hold music licences for live performance, but check what applies to you.

Estimates suggest at least about 6 hours a week. Skills that help include playing or singing well, tight rehearsed live performance, and promoting yourselves. Agree in writing how fees and costs are split between members.