from the Management office:

Industry standard; AI overview 2025= The average commission for a music agent is usually between 10–15% of the booking, but can be higher for high-profile agents. Booking agent; 5–15%, with a high-profile agent earning up to 20%. Music manager; 10–20%, with indie artists typically paying 15%

As of January 2025, music promoters in the United States make an average of $45,967 per year, or about $22.10 per hour. However, salaries can range from $22,500 to $57,500 per year. Promoters are often paid a percentage of the expenses for the event, which is usually around 15%, may be paid in company stock, and may receive a percentage of the capital raised for the event. 

The average cost for audio/video production advertising can range from $1,500 to $7,000 per minute for creative advertising videos, with simple productions costing around $1,000 to $5,000 and high-end productions potentially reaching $50,000 or more. 

Production Costs: Production Quality: Higher quality productions with professional crews, actors, and elaborate post-production (editing, sound design, graphics) will cost more. Project Complexity: Simple videos with minimal editing and graphics will be cheaper than complex videos with animations, motion graphics, and voiceovers. Length of the Video: Longer videos will naturally cost more than shorter ones. Location and Crew: Filming in multiple locations or using a larger crew will increase costs. Post-Production: Editing, sound design, color grading, and adding graphics or animations all contribute to the final cost. Talent: Hiring actors or voice actors can add to the budget. Music and Sound Effects: Licensing music or hiring a sound designer can be expensive. Producers: 50/50 split is fair and reasonable, period.

Simple Social Media Videos: $1,000–$5,000  - Corporate Videos: $5,000–$15,000 - Commercials: $10,000–$50,000+ - Short Videos (60-second): $3,240 on average, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $16,000  - 3-minute video: $3,000 to $5,000 on average per finished minute. 

Plan your video production carefully, including scripting, storyboarding, and location scouting, to avoid unnecessary costs. Set a Realistic Budget: Determine your budget early and stick to it. Consider Freelancers: For smaller projects, consider hiring freelancers for specific tasks like editing or animation. Explore Stock Footage and Music: Use stock footage and music to save on costs. Negotiate Prices: Don't be afraid to negotiate prices with production companies or freelancers. 

Artists need to know agents/promoters/record companies have been pillaging artists for decades! Stick to the industry standard and EVERYBODY wins. From Paul McCartney, Prince and Taylor Swift, control and own your music! All of the artists we toured with made no money from their records because they were young, inexperienced and naive. The artist is not the end of the food chain, it's the commodity, split income revenue with producer 50%, no exceptions.