I sent an email off this morning that could effectively k.o. a bunch of my touring this summer. And yet, I am ok with whatever the outcome may be.
I have to be true to myself.
I am having to ask for what I believe my time and extreme efforts are worth when it comes to tour managing. A few tours out with some folks at a "pay what you can" rate is not working.. The discounted rate I am now offering up is way less than my standard day rate but, in offering up a set weekly rate, we all have a chance to agree to work together and I won't come home to a deficit.
My time at SXSW with MPress Records is an example of working my ass off and getting paid a good day rate to do it. That feels empowering. And MPress has always been a shining example of a fair rate and good terms and conditions. Love them. They obviously raise the bar.
What is less good is when you go do a run and people don't pay you what they owe you or they underpay and you come back home and realize you are actually behind financially.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE DOING THIS JOB MORE THAN ANYTHING! And no, it's not about making money... but there is an element to self worth that plays a big part in my thought processes these days.
I may be growing up a bit more in saying I can't just drop everything and tour manage at any cost to me...
And I know I am being true to myself as there is pretty much no fear in my heart after sending the email.
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