Chapter 151
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Behind The Spotlight Chapter 151
"Are you ready?"
"Yeah, I'm excited." Princess Chantal smiled at Vivian, who asked her the question.
It was backstage, and the air buzzed with energy and dust. Crew members rushed left and right, carrying cables and microphones, while the faint sound of fans screaming outside echoed through the walls. Chantal's hands trembled slightly, but her radiant smile didn't waver.
It had been four months since her debut single Love Everywhere had been going strong. The song's melody had become an anthem for love, playing in malls, restaurants, and radio stations across the country. The song was momentarily defeated by a new release from a famous singer for a week before Love Everywhere took the number one spot again. Since then, Love Everywhere had been at the top for consecutive weeks. And for three months now, Love Everywhere had remained no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and other international charts.
Moonrise Music didn't want to let go of this opportunity, and neither did Princess Chantal. Even though she was overwhelmed by her recent fame, she didn't want to rest. There were times she barely slept, constantly rehearsing vocals, perfecting dance steps, and learning how to interact with the fans more naturally. This was work and training she took responsibility for because she understood that hard work would lead her to success.
And now, as of April, Moonrise Music had rented a big venue for her, a vast arena with bright lights illuminating the place and a massive stage standing tall at the center. This was different from her previous venues that could only host thousands of people.
At first, she was invited by a bar to perform in front of 200 people. The memory still made her smile, the close proximity, the warmth of the crowd as her voice filled the dimly lit room. That experience was amazing, and she loved how people appreciated her voice.
Then, Moonrise Music arranged for her to perform on a morning show. She actually hated that experience because she had to lip sync. The producer and director told her that they didn't have a good audio mixer and their broadcast sound quality was poor, so Princess Chantal had to lip sync.
That was the most humiliating day of her life because she wanted to sing. Standing there lip syncing, she remembered the hollow feeling in her chest as her pre-recorded voice played. Her eyes sparkled for the camera, but inside she wanted to scream. She had to go along and lip sync, which made her feel terrible. Princess Chantal told Vivian that it didn't feel right to lip sync, she felt she degraded herself by not showcasing her talent.
After that, Princess Chantal got the chance to perform in a midsize theater that could hold 3,000 audience members. The tickets were inexpensive, just 5 dollars each. The show was sold out. Princess Chantal sang covers of other songs, as her album was still in production at that time.
For Princess Chantal to get a chance to perform at bigger venues, she had to prove herself first. She needed to show concert promoters and ticket masters that she was capable of selling shows.
Concert venues also had to see if Princess Chantal could even sell tickets and if her fame was enough for them to let her use their stages.
And now, Princess Chantal had taken the next step. She was going to perform in an arena that could house 10,000 people. So far, this was Princess Chantal's biggest concert.
'I'm nervous but excited,' she thought, adjusting her glittering silver jacket. The crowd beyond the stage made her heartbeat quicken. Chantal smiled while wearing her concert attire. Her makeup was flawless, and her curly hair was styled to match her image. Her stylist gave her hair one last spray. Today, her album would be introduced for the first time at the concert. Copies of CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl records were sold for 9 to 20 dollars depending on the buyer's choice.
Princess Chantal would perform her album in front of 10,000 people, and she couldn't help but feel both nervous and excited. Her fingers fiddled with her microphone, and she whispered encouragement to herself before stepping into the spotlight.
Moonrise Music had made a deal with a well-known promoter to set up a concert tour for Princess Chantal. A concert promoter was the one who booked venues for a singer.
For this event, the promoter paid the venue $30,000 for a night of concert. The funds came from Moonrise Music.
Then, they had to hire security, stagehands, lighting, sound crew, ushers, and also pay for local permits. That cost another $50,000.
The concert tickets ranged from $15 to $40 depending on the seats. Front-row seats were so close to the stage that fans could almost touch her hand, making them more expensive. The amazing thing was that the tickets were sold out, 10,000 people bought tickets just to see Princess Chantal perform. They were mesmerized by her voice and charisma.
The promoter and Moonrise Music found that ticket sales grossed over $400,000. Fifty percent of that amount would go to Moonrise Music since they were the ones who funded the entire tour.
With that, the calculation went like this:
$400,000 – $80,000 (expenses) = $320,000 profit.
Moonrise Music earned $160,000.
The promoter earned $24,000.
Princess Chantal earned $136,000.
But this wasn't the only number that thrilled them. Backstage, the accounting team couldn't stop grinning as the figures poured in.
This wasn't the only profit they could earn from the concert. They had printed 7,000 album copies, and they were all sold out, along with other merchandise. Booths outside were crowded with fans lining up to buy posters, shirts, and signed photos. They could profit at least $500,000 from that, and Princess Chantal would probably earn $200,000 of that amount after division.
With that, tonight's concert brought Princess Chantal at least $336,000 in profit. She had already paid back the $1 million that Moonrise Music had given her initially, and now she could earn 20% royalties.
Other music artists would probably go crazy over Princess Chantal's contract because she had it better. She didn't even spend any money, everything was funded by her record label. She was being taken care of so well.
The audience slowly filled the arena as the sun dipped below the horizon. The sky turned from orange to dark as thousands of fans poured in, waving banners that read "We Love You, Princess Chantal!" The lights illuminated the stage, and fog from the machines spread across the floor. Suddenly, Princess Chantal appeared out of nowhere and raised her mic.
The roar that followed shook the entire arena. Fans screamed as small fireworks shot up, signaling the start of the concert. They waved their hands as Princess Chantal performed her first song, which was from her debut album.
The stage lights danced across her shimmering outfit. Her voice soared through the speakers, pure and angelic. The fans didn't know the lyrics since they were hearing this upbeat song for the first time, but they couldn't help but scream in excitement. By the second chorus, the fans already knew the lyrics and sang along.
Princess Chantal smiled and winked at the camera that broadcast her performance on the big screen. Her wink was playful and full of confidence. That wink killed people, figuratively, of course.
The concert was a success, and everyone who watched it became an avid fan. By the end of the night, some cried tears of joy, others shouted her name over and over again. They bought posters, CDs, t-shirts, and every piece of merchandise that showed they were fans of Princess Chantal.
The revenue exceeded $1 million, and the promoter became more confident about contacting bigger venues. He immediately began drafting proposals for stadiums twice the size. With Chantal's impressive record and high revenue, venues wouldn't have a problem hosting concerts for her.
The next day, many radio stations across the country received copies of Princess Chantal's debut album, including Love Everywhere.
Around the same time, music channels started premiering music videos from Princess Chantal's debut album.
With that, there was another surge of fame for the young star. Just like Love Everywhere, her first album, "Princess", was a massive success.
Princess Chantal had not only won the charts, she had won hearts.
"Are you ready?"
"Yeah, I'm excited." Princess Chantal smiled at Vivian, who asked her the question.
It was backstage, and the air buzzed with energy and dust. Crew members rushed left and right, carrying cables and microphones, while the faint sound of fans screaming outside echoed through the walls. Chantal's hands trembled slightly, but her radiant smile didn't waver.
It had been four months since her debut single Love Everywhere had been going strong. The song's melody had become an anthem for love, playing in malls, restaurants, and radio stations across the country. The song was momentarily defeated by a new release from a famous singer for a week before Love Everywhere took the number one spot again. Since then, Love Everywhere had been at the top for consecutive weeks. And for three months now, Love Everywhere had remained no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and other international charts.
Moonrise Music didn't want to let go of this opportunity, and neither did Princess Chantal. Even though she was overwhelmed by her recent fame, she didn't want to rest. There were times she barely slept, constantly rehearsing vocals, perfecting dance steps, and learning how to interact with the fans more naturally. This was work and training she took responsibility for because she understood that hard work would lead her to success.
And now, as of April, Moonrise Music had rented a big venue for her, a vast arena with bright lights illuminating the place and a massive stage standing tall at the center. This was different from her previous venues that could only host thousands of people.
At first, she was invited by a bar to perform in front of 200 people. The memory still made her smile, the close proximity, the warmth of the crowd as her voice filled the dimly lit room. That experience was amazing, and she loved how people appreciated her voice.
Then, Moonrise Music arranged for her to perform on a morning show. She actually hated that experience because she had to lip sync. The producer and director told her that they didn't have a good audio mixer and their broadcast sound quality was poor, so Princess Chantal had to lip sync.
That was the most humiliating day of her life because she wanted to sing. Standing there lip syncing, she remembered the hollow feeling in her chest as her pre-recorded voice played. Her eyes sparkled for the camera, but inside she wanted to scream. She had to go along and lip sync, which made her feel terrible. Princess Chantal told Vivian that it didn't feel right to lip sync, she felt she degraded herself by not showcasing her talent.
After that, Princess Chantal got the chance to perform in a midsize theater that could hold 3,000 audience members. The tickets were inexpensive, just 5 dollars each. The show was sold out. Princess Chantal sang covers of other songs, as her album was still in production at that time.
For Princess Chantal to get a chance to perform at bigger venues, she had to prove herself first. She needed to show concert promoters and ticket masters that she was capable of selling shows.
Concert venues also had to see if Princess Chantal could even sell tickets and if her fame was enough for them to let her use their stages.
And now, Princess Chantal had taken the next step. She was going to perform in an arena that could house 10,000 people. So far, this was Princess Chantal's biggest concert.
'I'm nervous but excited,' she thought, adjusting her glittering silver jacket. The crowd beyond the stage made her heartbeat quicken. Chantal smiled while wearing her concert attire. Her makeup was flawless, and her curly hair was styled to match her image. Her stylist gave her hair one last spray. Today, her album would be introduced for the first time at the concert. Copies of CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl records were sold for 9 to 20 dollars depending on the buyer's choice.
Princess Chantal would perform her album in front of 10,000 people, and she couldn't help but feel both nervous and excited. Her fingers fiddled with her microphone, and she whispered encouragement to herself before stepping into the spotlight.
Moonrise Music had made a deal with a well-known promoter to set up a concert tour for Princess Chantal. A concert promoter was the one who booked venues for a singer.
For this event, the promoter paid the venue $30,000 for a night of concert. The funds came from Moonrise Music.
Then, they had to hire security, stagehands, lighting, sound crew, ushers, and also pay for local permits. That cost another $50,000.
The concert tickets ranged from $15 to $40 depending on the seats. Front-row seats were so close to the stage that fans could almost touch her hand, making them more expensive. The amazing thing was that the tickets were sold out, 10,000 people bought tickets just to see Princess Chantal perform. They were mesmerized by her voice and charisma.
The promoter and Moonrise Music found that ticket sales grossed over $400,000. Fifty percent of that amount would go to Moonrise Music since they were the ones who funded the entire tour.
With that, the calculation went like this:
$400,000 – $80,000 (expenses) = $320,000 profit.
Moonrise Music earned $160,000.
The promoter earned $24,000.
Princess Chantal earned $136,000.
But this wasn't the only number that thrilled them. Backstage, the accounting team couldn't stop grinning as the figures poured in.
This wasn't the only profit they could earn from the concert. They had printed 7,000 album copies, and they were all sold out, along with other merchandise. Booths outside were crowded with fans lining up to buy posters, shirts, and signed photos. They could profit at least $500,000 from that, and Princess Chantal would probably earn $200,000 of that amount after division.
With that, tonight's concert brought Princess Chantal at least $336,000 in profit. She had already paid back the $1 million that Moonrise Music had given her initially, and now she could earn 20% royalties.
Other music artists would probably go crazy over Princess Chantal's contract because she had it better. She didn't even spend any money, everything was funded by her record label. She was being taken care of so well.
The audience slowly filled the arena as the sun dipped below the horizon. The sky turned from orange to dark as thousands of fans poured in, waving banners that read "We Love You, Princess Chantal!" The lights illuminated the stage, and fog from the machines spread across the floor. Suddenly, Princess Chantal appeared out of nowhere and raised her mic.
The roar that followed shook the entire arena. Fans screamed as small fireworks shot up, signaling the start of the concert. They waved their hands as Princess Chantal performed her first song, which was from her debut album.
The stage lights danced across her shimmering outfit. Her voice soared through the speakers, pure and angelic. The fans didn't know the lyrics since they were hearing this upbeat song for the first time, but they couldn't help but scream in excitement. By the second chorus, the fans already knew the lyrics and sang along.
Princess Chantal smiled and winked at the camera that broadcast her performance on the big screen. Her wink was playful and full of confidence. That wink killed people, figuratively, of course.
The concert was a success, and everyone who watched it became an avid fan. By the end of the night, some cried tears of joy, others shouted her name over and over again. They bought posters, CDs, t-shirts, and every piece of merchandise that showed they were fans of Princess Chantal.
The revenue exceeded $1 million, and the promoter became more confident about contacting bigger venues. He immediately began drafting proposals for stadiums twice the size. With Chantal's impressive record and high revenue, venues wouldn't have a problem hosting concerts for her.
The next day, many radio stations across the country received copies of Princess Chantal's debut album, including Love Everywhere.
Around the same time, music channels started premiering music videos from Princess Chantal's debut album.
With that, there was another surge of fame for the young star. Just like Love Everywhere, her first album, "Princess", was a massive success.
Princess Chantal had not only won the charts, she had won hearts.