gjones Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1397034843' post='2419865'] Folks, I've managed to secure some slots for my new band at the July Foodie festival at Tatton Park. Large, managed stage, thousands of people in the audience, press coverage etc. Big opportunity for us. No gig fee, but we have been offered "expenses". I've no idea what to ask for. Some more info; We're a 5-piece covers band We all live within 30 mins drive of the venue We'll be doing 2 X 40 minutes slots on the Saturday and 2 X 40 mins slots on the Sunday No need to take any backline with us, but drummer has to take his kit What would you regard as reasonable expenses to ask for, please? [/quote] My brother in law played the Edinburgh version of this festival, in 2013, and got paid. His usual fee is about £150 for a solo spot. It's not a particularly large festival (a cordoned off area about 100 metres by 100 metres) and it was a pretty small stage as well. At least make sure you get some free food out of it, if nothing else. Edited April 9, 2014 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmith Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 There was a hot tub in the artist area at the last festival I played, though sadly no hookers (or cake). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1397046566' post='2420049'] Don't do it for no fee, you are setting the bar very low for a very hard pressed industry if you do. I have worked at Tatton hundreds of times over the years, at the RHS flower show, wedding fayres, and private functions, never for less that £150 per person. (and sometimes for much more) The 'exposure' argument is complete rubbish. The organisation you're working for will make bucketloads of money from it.... Don't do it! [/quote] Plus one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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