Let's think about how to up the dosh
Enough has been said now (including from me) about how much we deserve, need, want, venues can afford etc, so I though as the concensus of opinion is venues can't or are unwilling to pay more, bands would like more, what ways can we collectively think of (and that includes venues and fans) to put a few more quid in the bands pockets and or the venues tills.
I'll start with;
- For the band - Pass a hat round just before last number or when the audience are baying for "MORE".. if they truly enjoyed the gig folk could stump up a quid, you may get another £50 if your lucky.
- For the venue - Band gives 50% of hat to the venue.
- Band and Venue work on a joint theme night as a one off but also with other venues, a classic rock theme night, fancy dress, half hour of 1970's bar prices (in conjunction with brewery), well advertised and promoted.
- Put on a basic buffet (said it before) believe me it works, helps the venue and covers cost especially if band brings butties and nibbles, venue does cake. Can be done for around £30.
- Venue charges an "exit" fee.. if punters leave early charge em 50p as a laugh and do it as a reverse entrance fee. Optional of course whether they pay but most people will put in if they see the funny side of it.
- Venue charge for using the smoking area, call it a cleaning up fee again optional but explain that it costs to provide the area and to keep it cig butt free, most won't take any offence or "go somewhere else".
- Venue look for a local business to sponsor your live nights, most car franchises will stump up £50 for a weekend of advertising, again I've seen it done.
- Band - do the above, again I've seen it done with a local music shop.
Any others you can think of?
Suggest trying a few and report what the results, it may be a pain to get it done but could also be treated as a bit of fun for everyone.
Neil
Neil