Nightclub Promoter

Nightclub Promoter

Xander

Hollywood, CA

Male, 32

I promoted at several of Hollywood’s hottest clubs during a period of unemployment, mainly to see what all of the fuss was about. While it was fun and definitely had its perks, it also confirmed quite a few of the suspicions and stereotypes I’d previously held about how the industry works.

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Last Answer on March 11, 2016

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How much is a good percentage to make at bar if I am booking an event there?

Asked by Kevin over 10 years ago

If it's a one-off event, you probably won't get a percentage of the bar. If you do, you won't have any negotiating power so take what you can get. As a promoter you are paid in easy lays.

Is it easy going into clubs with a fake foreign id saying I'm 21 if I'm a tourist?? and actually 20 yr old.

Asked by gracie about 10 years ago

If you are an attractive girl, yes. Much like most of life. If not, it will be

harder.

I have a couple chips from a really good club and they say COMP on the back. A friend of mine who always gets bottles gave them to me when he was pretty hammered.. I never asked what it was. Are they bottle comps?

Asked by Lexi over 10 years ago

Seems like he would be a better person to ask. 

It's likely a comp admission

How did you build connections in the nightlife when you first started out?

Asked by Tony almost 11 years ago

See previous answers to the same question. Short answer....by hook or by crook. I recommend social media now a'days. 

How old is too old for a girl to get in the club?

Asked by Gwendolyn over 10 years ago

Depends how good the club is. As a rule of thumb, if your kid is in high school, please stay home.

I was just offered to be a club promoter, seemed like great work whilst completing my Psychology Degree. Then I came across your blog, Satan must have engulfed 3 tons of ego and conceit and produced you, come down to earth, earn some pride.

Asked by Conflicted about 10 years ago

Mom?

Do female promoters do well in this business?

Asked by Boss Lasy over 9 years ago

See previous answer on this same question