Live Music for Every Stage.
Minnesota Instrumental Performance & Arts
Minnesota Instrumental Performance & Arts
About the Business
MCALENT INDUSTRIES is a Minnesota-registered sole proprietorship built around live instrumental performance. We serve the Twin Cities metro and the regional festival circuit — from intimate brewery stages to outdoor summer festivals across the state.
We operate with professional contracts, structured pricing, and a booking infrastructure designed to make every engagement seamless for promoters, venues, and event organizers.
Registered under NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups & Artists) with additional business lines in recording, instruction, and event production launching through 2027–2028.
We Serve
Community & Regional Festivals
Outdoor events across the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota seeking local and regional instrumental acts for mainstage and auxiliary performances.
Venues & Brewery Circuit
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and suburban venues with regular live music programming. Consistent volume of bookings that build long-term audience relationships.
Private & Corporate Events
Weddings, corporate events, and private parties — available Year 2 onward with premium per-engagement rates.
What We Offer
Solo and ensemble instrumental sets for festivals, outdoor stages, venues, breweries, and community events throughout Minnesota.
Studio tracking, mixing, and mastering services. EP production packages available for artists and bands in the Twin Cities area.
Private lessons and group workshops for students of all levels. Monthly recurring enrollment available for consistent skill development.
Show coordination, production consulting, and self-produced live events. Revenue-share arrangements for co-produced performances.
Transparent Rates
All rates below apply to live performance engagements (NAICS 711130). A written performance agreement is required for every booking. Deposits of 25–50% are collected at signing.
| Service Tier | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Set | Up to 2 hrs, own equipment — bars, markets, small stages | $150 – $300 |
| Ensemble Set | Up to 90 min, 2–4 performers — festivals & outdoor events | $400 – $900 |
| Full Day / Multi-Set | 2+ sets, multi-stage festivals | $800 – $1,500 / day |
| Rush Booking | Bookings under 7 days in advance | +25% |
| Overtime | After contracted end time | $75 / hr / performer |
| Travel / Mileage | Round trip over 25 miles | $0.70 / mile |
Festival bookers: We provide a full EPK (Electronic Press Kit) including artist bio, genre and instrumentation details, performance video, and press photos. Contact us for the booking package.
Growth Plan
MCALENT INDUSTRIES is built to scale organically from live performance revenue before capital is committed to studio or event infrastructure.
Complete a minimum of 20 paid engagements. Build booking infrastructure, EPK, and online presence. Target the Twin Cities metro and regional festival circuit. Revenue goal: $7,200 gross.
Add recording/production services and private music instruction. Expand performance bookings as reputation grows. Revenue goal: $22,500 gross.
Launch event production line, expand to 10+ lesson students, and evaluate LLC or S-Corp restructuring for tax optimization. Revenue goal: $44,000 gross.
Get in Touch
Reach out with your event date, venue, and set length and we'll respond within 48 hours with availability and a rate quote. A written performance agreement and 25–50% deposit are required to hold your date.
MCALENT INDUSTRIES · Minnesota Sole Proprietorship · NAICS 711130