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# 10 Tips For How To Work With Tough Promoters
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/10-tips-for-how-to-work-with-tough-promotors/
- Published: 2016-10-27T09:19:27.000Z
- Updated: 2016-10-27T09:19:27.000Z
- Description: The "tough" promoter can be a facet of many local scenes, and though it can often be challenge to get on their good side, doing so can ultimately be an. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/10/10-tips-for-how-to-work-with-tough-promotors.html]
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[![tough](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c8a89081970b-150wi "tough")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c8a89081970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)The **"tough" promoter** can be a facet of many local scenes, and though it can often be challenge to get on their good side, **doing so can ultimately be an invaluable asset** to getting good shows, as well as building your career in general.

  
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In this recent post, lifted from [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), the **Sparkplug Team** breakdown how artists can learn to work with notoriously "tough" promoters in way ultimately produces positive results.

*"If you are pitching your band for a show – be very realistic about your draw and pull in the market. Knowing your value is hard because it’s constantly changing. A good way to figure this out is to think of your last 3 shows in that market and do an average of your ticket sales. If it was a festival or support gig, be realistic about how many people you think were in the audience to see you."*

*[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-tips-for-working-with-tough-promoters.html?ref=hypebot.com)*

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