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08 Feb 2010

Should Private Functions/Gigs be added to the gig guide?

Filed Under : Music , Voting

Posted By : Absolute Heroes | Comments : 15

What's your opinion?

Should Private Functions/Gigs be added to the gig guide?

Is it best to let people know you are busy that night or is it frustrating for those looking for a gig to go to, then finding out its a private one!!!

Comments

# Posted by Rumble Fat Band - 08/02/2010, 10:11 (GMT)

Depends what you are using the gig Guide for. I am not aware of any rules around it so whatever works for you.
Not everyone uses it anyway, so it is personal choice.

# Posted by SKP - 08/02/2010, 10:15 (GMT)

i think its best to put it on...weve had a few calls in past, from our own web page, when we havnt listed gigs cos of private do's and then got calls to do a venue..at least if they know ur busy or Not Available (hols etc..) it saves em a fone call when they could be chasing someone else

# Posted by Loverockets - 08/02/2010, 10:16 (GMT)

I suppose Venues can use it to see what dates bands are free?

# Posted by G-IT-22 - 08/02/2010, 10:20 (GMT)

I always list the gigs so a person/venue can see we're out ....cos sometimes it looks like yr fobbing them off when they ask you do do a date thats not on the list !!!

# Posted by Guns or Roses - 08/02/2010, 10:27 (GMT)

I agree...list everything. A gig is a gig is a gig...the guide is not only for folk wanting to see you but as said above, venues can check availabillity and maybe the 'private function' people would like to see your are serious about turning up lol.

# Posted by Ian from Bolton - 08/02/2010, 10:34 (GMT)

We don't put private gigs on, though I suppose if we put PRIVATE FUNCTION, (town) it builds your CRP and lets people know you're out anyway.

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 08/02/2010, 10:49 (GMT)

If a venue gets a cancellation and tries to get 'your' band to fill the gig they'll see you're already booked.....saves the venue time and let's everyone know your playing somewhere....
Makes sense to me.
I've had venues ring me and want to book LGIT because they've looked at our gig guide and seen no gig booked on a certain date...usually cos I'm working nights.....
So best to log all your gigs.
Also, it shows people you are happy to book a private function, an extra string to your bow...

# Posted by Phoenix - 08/02/2010, 11:13 (GMT)

We put them on so that WE know what we're doing.

# Posted by SKP - 08/02/2010, 11:29 (GMT)

hope 45's rick dusnt see this...the army jokes will be coming thick n fast about his mate...Private Function!!!

# Posted by 45's - 08/02/2010, 16:49 (GMT)

@ Karen, you would make a wonderful stand up chameleon !

We put on our Private functions, Charity Doos AND when we are not available. It gives the complete picture of your activity and availability,

Rick.

# Posted by mr.nwb - 09/02/2010, 00:14 (GMT)

1st may - there's a good private function date ;)

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 09/02/2010, 00:18 (GMT)

I think that it is very important to announce all gigs all of the time and to be honest about the amount of gigs that you get.

Bill
HM Revenue & Customs

# Posted by HAPPY DAIZE - 09/02/2010, 00:24 (GMT)

@The Cottonhouse Shakers
But we do, though of course we do them all for free (just to help out the ailing venues, of course).

Rob

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 09/02/2010, 00:31 (GMT)

And don't forget the ailing birthday boys/girls and of course the ailing wedding parties! ha

# Posted by Bass Bloke - 09/02/2010, 00:41 (GMT)

Plus dont forget about all the Charity events to !

Quote Smashy and Nicey !
We do a lot for Charridi But we dont like to talk about it !

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