BOOKING

Are you looking to book your band, act, or solo performance?

Step 1. Read the full Performer Terms & Conditions below. Step 2. Find a free date on the calendar (Friday or Saturday). Step 3. Submit your information by clicking the "Submit Info" button.

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Performer Agreement & Booking Terms

The Venetian Soda Lounge is a listening-forward cocktail and soda lounge designed for unrushed, seated evenings. We look for professional musicians who value playing to an attentive, seated crowd rather than a noisy bar scene.

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Please read carefully: We have two distinct booking models.

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1. The Standard Model (Flat Fee)

Who this is for: Soloists, Duets, and background instrumentalists. Our Preference: We strongly prefer this model to keep the lounge accessible to our guests without a ticket entry fee.

• Compensation: Musicians are paid a pre-agreed Flat Fee.

• Ticket Status: These shows are NOT ticketed. There is no cover charge for guests.

• Rate: Standard rates are calculated at $50 per musician, per hour.

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2. The Ticketed Model (Negotiated Exception)

Who this is for: Larger ensembles (Trios) or acts with a strictly proven regional following. Qualification: Ticketed shows are not automatic. They must be negotiated with and approved by The Venetian. You must demonstrate a strong social media presence and email list to qualify.

 

The Split Breakdown (80/20) If approved for a ticketed show, compensation is performance-based using an 80/20 Split (80% to Performer / 20% to Venue). We provide a Financial Guarantee (The Floor) to protect the artist.

 

How the Guarantee is calculated: $50 per hour, per musician (Capped at a maximum of $200 total).

• You always receive the greater of the two amounts (The Guarantee OR The Split).

 

Financial Examples:

• Scenario A: High Ticket Sales ($500 Total Sales)

  • Math: The 80% Split ($400) is higher than the Guarantee ($200).

  • The Band Gets: $400

  • The House Gets: $100

• Scenario B: Low Ticket Sales ($100 Total Sales)

  • Math: The 80% Split ($80) is lower than the Guarantee ($200).

  • The Band Gets: $200 (The House covers the difference to ensure you are paid).

  • The House Gets: $0 (House takes a loss on the door to support the band).

 

Settlement & Payment Timing

• Method: Payments are made via Check or Venmo.

• Timing: Payments are processed one business day after the show (typically Monday).

  • Why? Our credit card processing for weekend sales does not finalize until Sunday night. We cannot settle cash/payouts on the night of the performance.

 

Ticket Logistics & Policies

If you are booking a ticketed show, please be aware of how the door operates:

• Ticket Cutoff: We stop selling tickets 1 hour and 15 minutes into the show.

• Walk-Ins: After the cutoff, if seats are available, we open the doors to walk-ins.

• Strict Capacity: If the room is full/sold out, we cannot allow non-ticketed entry.

• Refund Policy: Please inform your fans that there are No Refunds on tickets.

• Band cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

 

Marketing Requirements

To qualify for the Ticketed Model, you must be an active partner in filling the room.

• Requirements: You must have active Social Media channels and an email list.

• The Agreement: If you do not actively promote the show to your audience, The Venetian reserves the right to revoke the Guarantee and pay based strictly on the 80/20 split of actual tickets sold.

 

Ensemble Size & Restrictions

Our room is intimate, and we enforce strict size limits based on the day of the week to manage volume and crowd flow.

• Fridays: MAXIMUM 2 Musicians (Soloists or Duets ONLY).

• Saturdays: Trios and larger groups considered.

• Volume Policy: We do not host bands that are "super loud." Percussion must be minimal (brushes/cajón only). Amps must be kept at conversation-friendly levels.

• Enforcement: The Venue Manager has final authority over volume. Refusal to lower volume upon request will result in the immediate end of the performance and forfeiture of payment.

 

Performer Amenities

• One menu food items per performer.

• Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.

• Complimentary alcoholic beverages are not legal according to state laws.

 

Guest Access

• Flat Fee Shows: Guests enter freely (no cover).

• Ticketed Shows: Each performer gets one guest list spot (free). All other guests must purchase a ticket.

 

Booking Inquiries

To be considered, please include:

1. Links to live performance samples (video/audio).

2. Your preferred booking model (Flat Fee vs. Ticketed).

3. Social Media links (Required for Ticketed consideration).

4. Instrumentation and number of musicians.

All inquiries are reviewed carefully. Not all submissions will be a fit for the room.