When Is It Ok To Play A Gig For Zero Pay? The Rock Star Branding Podcast

This week’s episode of The Rock Star Branding Podcast, August 1, 2012 – When Is It Ok To Play A Gig For Zero Pay?.

Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & Steve Jones for a 13 min. discussion on the ins and outs of what an artist needs to consider before accepting a gig that pays nothing.

Our talk takes us from Paul McCartney performing at the Olympics for a mere £1 payment, to indie bands playing at community events in a parking lot, to developing artists playing at local festivals

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Welcome to The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones.

Look for this new podcast in all the same locations that you can find The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, plus BrandLikeARockStar.com.

Each week Michael, Brian and Steve will discuss rock star branding related to some of the largest acts in the world and how you can apply their lessons to your career.

These topics come from Steve’s new book, Brand Like A Rock Star: Lessons From Rock ‘n’ Roll To Make Your Business Rich And Famous. Using examples like U2, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, The Beatles, KISS, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, and many others, Steve shows you how to create a business that rocks!