Do artists have to pay to play at Super Bowl?

The surprising truth is that halftime performers aren’t paid to perform at the Super Bowl. Per league policy, the NFL covers all costs related to the production of the halftime show, but the performers don’t take home a paycheck (although the NFL foots the bill for their travel expenses).

Do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid?

None. And it has nothing to do with what the performer gets paid. In fact, the NFL doesn’t pay the Super Bowl halftime performer a single cent.

Did Beyonce get paid for the Super Bowl?

Lo And Shakira Won’t Be Paid For Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance—But They Still Stand To Gain A Lot. It’s not all about the money, honey. You might be wondering why Shakira and J. Lo, along with huge performers like Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Maroon 5, have agreed to do the gig for free.

How much does Pepsi pay for the halftime show?

As the official sponsor of the halftime show, Pepsi will be handing over $7m for the privilege to slap their logo everywhere, but that’s the only financial compensation anyone will receive for the airtime.

Do you get paid to play in the Super Bowl?

They DO NOT get paid to play the Super Bowl. NFL spokesperson Joanna Hunter previously explained to Forbes that, “We do not pay the artists. We cover expenses and production costs.” So, even though the music acts and halftime show players are not paid, they are not out any money either.

Why are artists not allowed to perform at the Super Bowl?

For one, as noted, numerous artists have declined to perform at the Super Bowl in recent years. Additionally, the NFL appears to have overestimated the value of its platform. Just a few years ago, the league floated the idea of making artists pay to perform at the Super Bowl.

Who are the performers at the Super Bowl?

We’re used to seeing performers like Katy Perry, Beyonc é, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, and Coldplay command millions of dollars for their performances. However, the NFL’s unique arrangement with performers does make sense from an economic perspective.

Who was paid for the Super Bowl halftime show?

According to Spotify, after last year’s Super Bowl halftime show, Shakira’s streams spiked by 230% while JLo’s went up 335%. Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake’s music sales rose 534% after his appearance in 2018. The more you know!