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Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. When supporting an established artist, the opening act will almost-certainly be paid a fee. This is where a smaller act pays a more-established one to be their opening act.

On average, each opening act will play for between 30 and 45 minutes. I'm George; the founder of Indie Panda. I'm passionate about helping independent musicians realize the full potential of their talents and abilities through a strong work ethic, coherent project identity and a strong logistical foundation.

So, why do concerts have opening acts? To Provide Value For Money The reason ticket prices are often so expensive is because concerts have massive overheads. You could stay and watch that movie as many times as they showed it.

Or you could go watch any of the other movies they were showing that day. Some bands will tour with other bands of similar size and genre hoping that the combined fanbase of both bands will sell enough tickets to make it a profitable tour.

The headliner might not be sharing anything, because they know most kids will have already heard of both bands. Four bands that I already knew and listened to. Buying that ticket was one of the easiest decisions I ever made. The more tickets that are sold, the more money a concert will make.

The more money it makes, the bigger the next tour can be, and so on. And most bands still need an opener or two in order to book a successful tour. As beneficial as it is for literally everyone involved, landing that chance to open for a major touring artist can take some time. Make a list of realistic matches your band could open for and contact their booking management.

Send them a press kit, and be patient. Even if you love a certain band, like Ban Suns, if your music sounds more like Metro Station, why would anyone be interested in working with you? Be professional but direct.

Just make sure to represent yourself well. Approach them in the same way you would the management. Go to a few shows locally and narrow down the ones that you think maybe a good fit for your act. Send them your promo materials and suggest a few concerts on their schedule that you may be a good fit for. Landing an opportunity to open for a more established band can catapult your band to success. Will you be doing a soundcheck?

What time do you need to show up?