I've seen documentaries on Tragically Hip, Foo Fighters, Chili Peppers.. and the stories were the same starting out. They did the bar scene.. sometimes they didn't get paid. They entertained for free, for the exposure, for food, for the practice. They would have killed to perform at the olympics for free back when no one knew much about them. Someone whos serious about making a name for themselves wouldn't pass the Olympics up whether or not they get paid.