is wanting money upfront as a part of my record contract unheard of?
Question by yeahyeah: is wanting money upfront as a part of my record contract unheard of?
let’s say the agreed to a 8mill contract
but i want not just an advance but guaranteed money
so i want money upfront
and i told them i want free plane tickets
41 minutes ago – 3 days left to answer.
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38 minutes ago
4 band members
and we want 400k each upfront
32 minutes ago
shouldn’t most of the amount on the contract be salary? and not just advance anyways? i want guaranteed money upfront
not just loan
Best answer:
Answer by your_uncle_dodge
You’re making stuff up.
1. You wouldn’t be asking our sorry butts about $ 8 million. You’d lock that up quick.
2. If that much money is at stake for 4 people, the agent would be doing the talking, not you.
3. This is the music business we’re talking about. You get a contract or not. If I was offered a million dollar contract to do what I love I’d take it, guarantees up front or not. You don’t have a leg to stand on without a string of hits or contests won, and those in the business know the money is almost never guaranteed.
Final word: It’s nice to dream.
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