Full-Time mariachi group with multiple bands
Run a busy mariachi business booking weddings, events and restaurants, and send out several bands when demand is high.
- $15k-60k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A full-time mariachi business that takes bookings year-round, plays regular restaurant and event gigs, and can field more than one group by working with a pool of freelance musicians.
Your first three steps
- Build a roster of musicians you trust so you can cover more than one booking on busy weekends
- Decide whether you will supply trajes (outfits), instruments and sound gear for the extra bands, or require musicians to bring their own, and budget accordingly
- Set up a simple website or booking page with packages, a demo video and a contact form
Who pays
Wedding and quinceañera families, event planners, restaurants, hotels, cities and companies hosting Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month and holiday events.
How it makes money
Package pricing for events, regular fees from restaurants and venues, and a booking margin when you send another band you manage.
Skills that help
- Strong musicianship and band leadership
- Sales and negotiating with planners and venues
- Scheduling and managing freelance musicians
- Social media and online booking
Watch out for
- Check whether to form an LLC and what local business license your city or county requires
- Get general liability insurance, which many venues and planners require
- Know the difference between independent contractors and employees, and check your state's rules before treating musicians as contractors
- Check whether you need to register for state sales tax if you sell any products
- Fielding several bands means matching trajes, instruments, sound equipment and a reliable vehicle or transport, which can add up quickly
- Income can be very seasonal and weekend-heavy, so plan for slower months
- Use written contracts with deposits to cover cancellations
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a full-time mariachi business?
Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on how many bands you field, matching trajes, instruments, sound equipment and transport. These are estimates, and costs can add up quickly.
How much can a full-time mariachi business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on bookings, rates and how many bands you send out. Income can be seasonal and weekend-heavy, so plan for slower months. Treat this as an estimate.
What legal points should I check when running several bands?
Check whether to form an LLC and what local business license your city or county requires. Also check your state's rules on independent contractors versus employees for musicians, general liability insurance, and sales tax registration if you sell products.
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