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Not really a "how much do I charge for...." question. There are many bands and different levels an some have different clientel. Naturally an 8 piece wedding band will have trouble playing a small pub. However, for the SAME band. What gig pays best? pubs, clubs, parties, other?

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Corporate do pay the best (someone else's money), followed by weddings (there is something about weddings that makes people forget what money is worth - a four piece that can get £160 in a pub can get a £800 at a wedding). People arranging parties can be similarly irrational.

Pub gigs are generally the worst paid. Clubs tend to be a little bit better but are choosier.

Madness.

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[quote name='bilbo230763' post='153128' date='Mar 7 2008, 03:11 PM']Corporate do pay the best (someone else's money), followed by weddings (there is something about weddings that makes people forget what money is worth - a four piece that can get £160 in a pub can get a £800 at a wedding). People arranging parties can be similarly irrational.

Pub gigs are generally the worst paid. Clubs tend to be a little bit better but are choosier.

Madness.[/quote]

Can't argue with ANY of that. :)

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We (four piece rocky covers band prepared to travel up to 40 miles each way) get asked back (yes really!!) after charging £500 for weddings and parties, and see pub gigs largely as business generation, although a few quid each and free beer for the night is a bonus :)

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