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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ever seen a door guy tell someone straight up that they're too fat or ugly to get in? how does someone even react to something like that?

Asked by chuck silva almost 12 years ago

Not in the US but I recently saw it in Australia. There were two lines to the place. The bouncer was shouting at the top of his lungs "Beautiful people only in the this line! Beautiful people only!" then he shined a flashlight in a girl's face and said "Are you beautiful?" and after assessing her, told her stand in the regular line. Her eyes started to well up and she left. 

Seperately at another place in the same city, I saw bouncer inform a guy that he wouldn't be getting in because he had a Brazilian ID and the club had had a "problem with Brazilians being too aggressive with the women". The guy had waited over an hour and the place was a gross mess of grinding and people who were way too drunk. 

Totally classless in both cases. 

Have you ever seen "the little guy" win at the door? Like someone who'd just had it and bitch-slapped a bouncer, promoter, list-b*tch, etc?

Asked by 4onthefloor about 12 years ago

In club-life, like in real life, "the little guy" rarely wins

Im 17 years old i live in New York, and I want to open up a nightclub. Any suggestions or tips?
Plus I want to start my own clothing line too.

Asked by Leo almost 12 years ago

Get a job at a bar or club. You need to learn the business from the inside and make the relationships that will help you later. Nightclubs have huge startup costs so you better have rich parents. Clothing line is a terrible business

How do you come up with a percentage of the bar and should it be after a certain amount the bar has made?

Asked by missy almost 12 years ago

The club usually offers it and it's not like you have a lot of negotiating room. And yes, it's usually after a certain threshold is met.

Sam Nazarian, A PERSIAN, is the CEO of SBE. SBE owns most exclusive clubs in LA, Vegas, Miami , and New York. it just wouldn't make sense that he'll be racist against his own race. So why are you racist and full of shit? why you jealous?

Asked by BigDick over 11 years ago

I believe they call that "irony"

Thanks for the question BigDick.

Hey I hope you can respond. i am currently in the process of becoming a VIP Host for a high end nightclub in Hollywood, What specifically would you suggest me to do, for me to be able to pull a large college girl crowd ASAP?You said fashion schools?

Asked by Rich almost 12 years ago

By VIP host I assume you mean promoter and not bottle service. In LA, the girls of FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merch) make up a good portion of the club going population. They're young, they're into dressing up and going out, and they essentially go to an all girls school. It's the perfect storm. Other than that, I would utilize facebook. A lot of promoters organize sorority outings to clubs. Can be OK but they can sloppy off Popov pre-parties.

How did you manage to bring a good amount of people to the clubs every weekend? Don't you run out of people to invite at some point?

Asked by sensito over 11 years ago

Despite what looks to me a pretty crappy experience, people are still going clubbing. I personally prefer OKcupid or a night burning off my leg hairs with a lighter but that's just me. I'm old. There are always new faces fresh off the bus from Oklahoma ready to put on that black mini, drink free Grey Goose, and make out with the D-level reality TV "star" that got paid to show up. 

Also keep in mind promoters cast a wide net. There might be 5000-8000 numbers  in their phone. Someone is coming out. And when you get to that point, your list grows organically by reputation.