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Good point well made Viva.

It's a fund raiser supported by the local community for a local club. There is budget for entertainment, but they'd rather stick to a budget, meaning more money for the coffers.

That said, last year we got free entry for immediate family plus beer vouchers so all things considered it was fair pay for a decent nights work.

Hope this helps.

Thank you Steve for your enthusiasm. No-one is playing to 1000 people. That's the number of visitors over the 2 days the festival took place last year. Numbers for the evening sessions were in the low hundreds. Someone is getting a good deal out of it - the club - it's a fundraiser - deal with it. No one is forcing you to play and if you notice, I asked for bands to name their price. And actually YES, the brewery is giving them a deal on beer. In fact - SEVERAL breweries.

So Mr Negativity, get out of my blog and take your negative thoughts with you.

(And you wonder where The Dalek gets his ammunition from eh!)

Further to that, it's a real shame because The Fix would be ideal for the Sat night which is the slot Whatever played last year. The budget is tight but it's more than most pub/club venues pay at the moment plus incentives on the night.

The details are irrelevant and the reason they haven't been divulged is at the organisers request to stop people from contacting them direct.

With regards to budget, whats the problem with letting bands name their price? It hasn't stopped a number of people sending PMs. Those bands that want to play will price themselves accordingly. Maybe some come in over budget, but are worth the punt. I'm inviting people to "tender" if you like (in the simplest sense). That way I have more options to present to the committee.

If you're not interested....move along. Simple?

And I think he's a Blackpool lad too. The strange twinning of Whatever! and Massive Electric Storm lol

Don't worry about the PM Geoff, I've got your details in the blog and will be in touch when everyone has responded.

It's not MI5 like at all. It's professional and commercial. I really don't see why you're making a fuss over it when, with the greatest of respect, The Sugar Bullets fit neither category of band that is required. Politely, you've made your point and I have answered it so move along and let those that are interested respond.

Thanks Sugarbullets. If it's as good as last year then it will be a top, top weekend.

Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. I'm surfing my way through websites and myspace pages to see/hear you all in action. Please keep the responses coming and I will reply to you all when I get the chance. Many thanks. ST

Cheers Sugarbullets. You didn't see me biting my tongue! One of the guys in the office thought I was gurning lol. It always seems to be you punk upstarts that wind me up the wrong way and I don't know why. Note to self..go and see the Sugarbullets. What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger :o)

Steve, you're way off the mark. I'm not treating anyone with a lack of respect and you clearly haven't read the blog. I'm asking musicians to name their price, but be mindful that the budget is limited. You've come in here trying to tar me with a very shitty brush and I don't appreciate it.

Everyone involved in the event is pitching in offering discounted goods and services, and I mean EVERYONE from the catering to the brewery to the equipment hire. You've made several assumptions and misquoted me.

I note that you are not interested and thank you for your comments.

@Steve - there was no need to delete your posts. I wasn't overreacting, just defending my position. It sounded like you were accusing me of being on the make, when in reality it couldn't be any further from the truth.

@Willow - when the details have been ironed out, I will let you know. I can't promise sub £1.50 a pint, but I'll certainly shout you a few.