People hear "promoter" and think it's complicated. It's not. You find a venue. You bring people. They pay you. That's it. The more people you bring, the more you earn and if you start to book tables, thats where the big money is! A typical night looks like this — you spend the week inviting people through DMs and socials. On the night, you show up, check your guests in, make sure everyone's having a good time, and get paid at the end. Most of you are already going out every weekend. You're just not getting paid for it yet. If you're still wondering whether this is something you could actually do — ask me anything below. No stupid questions. Here is a POV from one of our promoters last Sunday... Would you like to be able to call this work too?

This is the first question everyone asks. So here's the breakdown. There are 4 main payment structures in nightlife and knowing which one to negotiate changes everything. Depending on where you are located and the type of venue you work with, most venues offer a per head deal & bonus structure as it's the easiest for a venue to measure your value — but there is no cap on what you can earn. We touch more on this in the Playbook. Swipe below to see the different ways to make money as a promoter...

Hi everyone, Quick reminder of everything you have access to inside Scene Setters, especially now we’ve grown to 60+ members. It’s been great seeing more of you introducing yourselves, posting and interacting. That’s exactly what we want this community to become. Scene Setters is built around three things: Connect. Learn. Earn. The goal isn’t just to teach you how nightlife promotion works. It’s to help you put it into practice, build your network and turn promoting into a genuine income. So make sure you’re using everything available to you: Connect with the community. Introduce yourself, ask questions, share experiences and network with other members. Connections are everything in this industry. Use me and Ben. Need advice, feedback or help with your next move? Ask us. You have direct access to years of experience in nightlife, events and promotion. Go through the Promoter Playbook. The Classroom gives you the complete A-Z system, strategies and lessons we’ve personally used to turn nightlife promotion into a serious income. This is your main guide. Make use of our network. If you’re ready to get started and need industry connections, speak to us. Where we can, we’ll point you in the right direction, make introductions and help you get your foot in the door. And keep checking the community. We’ll continue dropping extra tips, advice and opportunities to help you progress. Most importantly, don’t just join and sit idle. Ask questions. Meet people. Learn. Put it into practice. You already have the community, resources and support here. Make use of Scene Setters and let’s get you earning.

Yeah, promoting pays well. We've shown you the invoices. The money is real and it comes fast when you apply yourself. But if we're being honest — that's not the thing that changed our lives the most. It's the people. When you're in nightlife, you're in rooms with business owners, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, people who are doing serious things. And they're not in work mode; they're relaxed, they're social and easier to access. We've had conversations at 2am that led to business opportunities we never could've planned. Connections that opened doors in industries that have nothing to do with nightlife. That's the part nobody talks about. Your network changes completely, and this is where the big opportunities are hidden. Don't get me wrong...you can make a huge amount in nightlife but its your network and access to places that hold the real value.

Everyone overcomplicates this. You don't need connections. You don't need experience. You don't even need to know a single venue owner. Here's how to get your first opportunity this week: 1. Pick 3 venues in your city that aren't packed on weeknights (Tuesday–Thursday) 2. Go in on a quiet afternoon and ask to speak to the events or marketing manager 3. Say this: "I can bring 20–30 people on a quiet night. You don't pay me unless I deliver." That's a zero-risk offer for the venue. Most will say yes. The trick is starting on quiet nights; less pressure, easier to fill, and you prove yourself before asking for the busy nights. More tips coming every week. Got questions? Post in ❓ Questions. What venue are you going to approach first? 👇