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Liner Notes
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Bringing the Background Vocals
to the Foreground:
A roundtable with vocalists Gabrielle Goodman, Kudison Kai,
and Darcie-Nicole Wicknick
Chaired By Darcie-Nicole Wicknick
Special to MusicBizAdvice.com
Who Pays for a Backup Singer’s Wardrobe and Expenses?
MBADC:
When you go on tour, are you expected to purchase wardrobe and personal care
(hair styling, makeup, etc.) or are you given a per diem or subsidy for
that?
KK: It varies
from tour to tour. Generally, my wardrobe was purchased for me. Anita
Baker and Natalie Cole were the only artists who did not pay for my outfit.
It also depends on how large and successful a tour is. Struggling artists
don’t have money to buy wardrobe, therefore, you are expected to come up
with the clothes. Some rock bands want you to wear your things, thus
showing your vibe or style. Mostly, they choose and pay for the clothes. I
was furnished makeup on Elton’s tour but I never used it. I always bought
my own. We had a stylist for our clothes and shoes for tour but not for
hair. That was left up to us. Again, it depends on how elaborate the tour
is. We are given a per diem. I would use that money for entertainment and
incidentals on my hotel bill like, phone calls and food.
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