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So not many people do it as a living as I can see. My dream of becoming a full time musician is crushed by you basschatters 😅. I understand the long hours and hard work which I don't mind( spent 15 years of my 40 in kitchens ).as for earnings I would need around 2k to 2.5k(roughly 30k a year) a month to be comfortable and as I can see its not the easiest. In tge past I used to be a signed musician and have never actually made alot of money from it but cost of living etc was different and had no family commitments, but I have managed to collect alot of stuff to actually open a music studio which is something I had in mind for a bit alongside playing live. Perhaps is time for me to find a different job and then build from thst by playing weekends etc. It's actually really sad that so many of us actually struggle to play bass for a living

Wow that is actually good but totally understand that it's not the easiest thing to do nowadays. I live in South Devon so loads of weddings around this side and I guess I could get couple of gig playing few hotels .

Wow that is actually good but totally understand that it's not the easiest thing to do nowadays.

Thank you for your reply Joe Good question and to be honest either way. I guess the earning scenario is that a new band charges less while the established one will charge more right?

Hey guys , I have reached a point where I'm really unhappy career wise and wish to switch. I was wondering how many of you make a living playing in function bands for weddings parties etc? Any advice ? Does it take a long time to be established ? I'm sure there are loads of bands out there and wwlanted some advices(especially from those who make a living out of it)on what makes you stand out

Thank you mate !! Health always comes first. That sounds absolutely amazing and crazy at the same time . Sometimes all you need is a bit of luck( obviously your friend put a lot of effort ) . I will be doing the same Thanks for the advice guys

Ahah sorry. I'm in South Devon but ad I have said above I don't mind commuting ( actually an excuse to get out of tge house mire often) . I have been out of the loop a bit and also moved since when I used to play live form York to south Devon so obviously that don't help, hence I was asking if there is a platform online and I have not notice or didn't know about. The old networking always seems to have the result out of it all

Thank you ! I don't ming commuting. Did that with previous band . Had to travel 1.5 hours to get to rehearsal. Bristol is a great place to be for sure

After( finally) few years I feel I'm ready to start to gig again. I had some health issues that stopped but feeling as good as new. I was wonder9bg where is the best online place to look for a band or session work ? Tried join my band and bandmix but there is nothing really that attracts my attention . Looking for something a bit more serious in someway. Any tips, tricks, advices? Thank you in advance Tony