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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 10:34:59 GMT -5
If he is doing these gigs for the small amounts you posted, his management needs to be fired! From a person who knows stuff (not me,) QAL's minimum guarantee is a million. And I am sure that does not include travel expenses. I have no basis or knowledge for what I'm about to say... but IMHO Queen Inc. pays Adam for the concerts.. He is basically working for Queen.. So I'm not sure that they split the concert appearance fees,except for t shirts ,etc and maybe a draw.. Again a wild guess I think he makes about $150,000 to $200,000 plus for each show.. I mean without Adam there would be no great Queen shows.These are my guesses... waiting for Forbes to come out with figures  Guessing is fun No concerts without Adam! I think his fans are grossly under estimating. Look, IDK, either, but w/o Adam, Queen does not do any of this. OFC, there is a large crew to pay plus, the other musicians, plus the "Queen" cut that Freddie's estate and John Deacon get. After that, if Adam, Roger, and Brian are not taking an even cut, I would be shocked! |
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Post by cassie on Nov 25, 2015 11:10:55 GMT -5
A guaranteed million per concert does not sound impossible for Queen. But, their expenses per show must be out of this world, too. I remember something about employing over 100 people to set up, tear down, and run the set. Many of them local, but a permanent crew has to be transported to each new city and put up with room and board. Then, you have all the techies and sound people and guitar keeper, drum keeper, wardrobe keeper, chef, assistants, assistants to the assistants, managers, bodyguards, and they all have to be transported, fed and bedded. And, as mentioned in another post, John Deacon and Freddie's estate still get a substantial cut of everything. All this would cut into that million substantially.
So what is the profit per gig? Then, what is Adam's share of that? From that amount, deduct, what, 25% for his management? And how much for taxes? Bottom line, what does that leave for the bank account? For Adam to save for the future or use to buy more jackets, shoes, and tattoos?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 11:23:56 GMT -5
My opinion on the QAL vs Solo is career, is "It is Adam's career!" I don't have a say in it. Love the man and his music & continue to follow him. Or don't and find someone else! << Not directed at anyone specific.    (I hope everyone feels the same when Adam announces he is the opening act for some of Beiber's tour dates.) |
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Post by melliemom on Nov 25, 2015 11:28:45 GMT -5
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Post by adamme on Nov 25, 2015 11:31:35 GMT -5
So it looks like this time around QAL is making it a tour of huge music festivals. I get the impression that this is new for Queen? Perhaps thirty years ago there were few if any of these mammoth festivals? I know that Queen filled stadiums on their own, but these festivals extend their reach beyond their own fan population to rock and pop music fans in general. Sort of like "boys and girls, THIS is how you do it! Watch and learn." Without a doubt, these huge QAL gigs have enhanced the recognition, respect, and appreciation for Adam. It has been the best PR a great singer could hope for. Singing the Queen catalog also provides Adam with a vocal challenge even his own concerts don't approach, plus they allow him to indulge in as much drama, camp and theatricality as his heart desires. I am hoping and imagining that it also has given Adam much increased financial security which will allow him to take on projects that might not be as profitable, but will stretch him and grow him in other ways. So, my question is, just how much do these QAL gigs actually net Adam? I understand that we don't know the exact figures, but, those who understand the industry better than me, can you guesstimate how much Adam can actually put in his bank account for each arena gig? And for each festival appearance with QAL? Are we talking $10,000? $50,000? $100,000? More? I acknowledge that it is really none of my business any more than knowing whom Adam invites home for the evening or where he goes on vacation, etc. But, just as we Glamberts want the best for him in terms of radio success and critical acclaim, I want him to have the greatest financial success to assure him comfortable freedom in his life and plenty of boots and dimmer switches. So, what do y'all think? Few years ago, his minimum rate in the US already $100-150K. Also 3-4 years ago there's an article about promoter in Russia that tried to get Adam's show to the country. They're surprised to find out that it needs $500K to bring Adam to Russia. And it was several years back. And we're talking about Queen here. |
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Post by geezlouise on Nov 25, 2015 11:32:03 GMT -5
So in that 16 minute interview, Adam made it sound very much like the U.S. dates were being squeezed in between the Asia/Australia TOH dates and the UK/Europe ones? Did I hear that correctly?
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Post by adamme on Nov 25, 2015 11:42:49 GMT -5
I have no basis or knowledge for what I'm about to say... but IMHO Queen Inc. pays Adam for the concerts.. He is basically working for Queen.. So I'm not sure that they split the concert appearance fees,except for t shirts ,etc and maybe a draw.. Again a wild guess I think he makes about $150,000 to $200,000 plus for each show.. I mean without Adam there would be no great Queen shows.These are my guesses... waiting for Forbes to come out with figures Guessing is fun No concerts without Adam! I think his fans are grossly under estimating. Look, IDK, either, but w/o Adam, Queen does not do any of this. OFC, there is a large crew to pay plus, the other musicians, plus the "Queen" cut that Freddie's estate and John Deacon get. After that, if Adam, Roger, and Brian are not taking an even cut, I would be shocked! I agree! No Concert without Adam. And Queen is really taking advantage of the multiple success of QAL now by continuing having these concerts. DMG has an upper hand in here. Maybe at the beginning they paid him a bit more than his normal rates will all expenses paid. However with the success off the NA and world tours I'm pretty sure DMG went back to the table to negotiate the rates and then the SA tour. I won't be surprise if they pay him between net of expenses of 500k-1mill per show. |
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Post by csquared on Nov 25, 2015 11:45:05 GMT -5
So in that 16 minute interview, Adam made it sound very much like the U.S. dates were being squeezed in between the Asia/Australia TOH dates and the UK/Europe ones? Did I hear that correctly? Well, that Instagram he posted the other day showed the US in March... People here have speculated (hoped) that he might have two US/NA tour legs, he one in March and one in late summer after the QAL shows. |
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Post by csquared on Nov 25, 2015 11:47:20 GMT -5
No concerts without Adam! I think his fans are grossly under estimating. Look, IDK, either, but w/o Adam, Queen does not do any of this. OFC, there is a large crew to pay plus, the other musicians, plus the "Queen" cut that Freddie's estate and John Deacon get. After that, if Adam, Roger, and Brian are not taking an even cut, I would be shocked! I agree! No Concert without Adam. And Queen is really taking advantage of the multiple success of QAL now by continuing having these concerts. DMG has an upper hand in here. Maybe at the beginning they paid him a bit more than his normal rates will all expenses paid. However with the success off the NA and world tours I'm pretty sure DMG went back to the table to negotiate the rates and then the SA tour. I won't be surprise if they pay him between net of expenses of 500k-1mill per show. Plus since Brian and Roger are gazillionaires it's conceivable that they're paying Adam a salary that isn't necessarily dependent on the tour net income. |
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Guessing is fun
I have already 4 TOH tickets in my pocket 
but really, more Queen+Adam!
