How Much Do Indie Artists Make on Tour?

Ever wondered how much money indie artists make touring? Spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think. This post dives into the data to give you a realistic picture of what’s like to be on the road as an indie artist.

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5 Unique Spaces for your Next Concert
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5 Unique Spaces for your Next Concert

We believe nothing beats the magic of an intimate show in an alternative space, whether in a living room or a bookstore — it's not just the home concert venue that can provide the backdrop for a memorable night.

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Side Door | NXNE
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Side Door | NXNE

On the Road with Side Door x NXNE is an incentive program for NXNE showcasing members to assist artists in finding more shows in June 2023. Here’s your chance to get involved. 🔥

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Rethinking Touring at SXSW 2023
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Rethinking Touring at SXSW 2023

A follow-up to the SXSW 22 panel (How to Tour in Alternative Venue Spaces), How to Tour in 2023 Without Broke, shared tangible strategies for rising artists who don't necessarily have the funds to tour in a grandiose way or without a specific purpose, which was the primary focus of the discussion.

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Side Door | ECMA
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Side Door | ECMA

On the Road with Side Door x ECMA is an incentive program for ECMA members that aims to assist artists in finding more shows in April and May 2023. Here’s your chance to get involved. 🔥

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Introducing: the Safer Spaces Initiative at Side Door
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Introducing: the Safer Spaces Initiative at Side Door

As part of our ongoing commitment to building a supportive and transparent community, members of the Justice Working Group at Side Door are developing a safer spaces certification program for participating hosts.

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I created a Show Call… now what?
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I created a Show Call… now what?

Share your Show Call on social media and more. We’ve found that when Artists and Hosts follow this strategy, they maximize their reach and have a higher success rate of booking shows.

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Side Door | SXSW
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Side Door | SXSW

The Side Door team is headed back to SXSW! From a panel discussion on How to Tour in 2023 Without Going Broke to a showcase in an intimate space, we can’t wait to see you there!

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2022 Year in Review
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2022 Year in Review

We’re super proud to see more diverse representation in the artists who are signing up, the average artist's net revenue increasing and our V3 platform focusing on the artist’s needs of where and when they want to play.

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Side Door x BreakOut West
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Side Door x BreakOut West

The Side Door x BreakOut West partnership is coming to Calgary on Oct 1st! From a panel discussion on Developing western Canadian Touring Networks to a showcase featuring six terrific artists, we can’t wait to see you there!

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Press Release: Side Door to SXSW 2022
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Press Release: Side Door to SXSW 2022

Side Door announces a partnership with SXSW called Side Door to SXSW, which will book curated tours for six selected SXSW showcasing artists traveling to Austin, TX, for this year's festival and conference. Each touring experience will be documented along the road, culminating with an official Side Door to SXSW showcase on March 18th, 2022, at the Drafting Room.

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