NoRhino Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I've been asked to quote a fee for a gig that's 150 miles away (3 hours) Our normal radius is up to 50 miles. What do other BCs factor in for gigs much further distant than normal? This gig is for a 5 piece in a small 80 capacity venue. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I'm not sure I would be going that far for an 80 cap gig. What is it? A private function of ticketed public affair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 The cost of their booze. The cut of their jib. How much I want the gig even if there wasn't a 3 hr drive on each end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 50p a mile per vehicle at least. Weve only ever been offered one a long way away, which came about due to circumstances I shan't go into here. They paid us for fuel, Premier Inn, dinner and brekkie, so while it wasn't exactly profitable it was quite enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 For me it would be: 1. petrol costs for however many vehicles you need to take 2. cost of your time to drive that far 3. normal gig fee 4. food and drink costs if they aren’t being provided The trick is working out what your time is worth, I would probably be looking at a decent hourly rate for each person in the band for the travelling time but you may think that’s a bit high. I would personally provide a breakdown for the customer as well, just so they can get an understanding how what it actually entails for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, NJE said: For me it would be: 1. petrol costs for however many vehicles you need to take 2. cost of your time to drive that far 3. normal gig fee 4. food and drink costs if they aren’t being provided The trick is working out what your time is worth, I would probably be looking at a decent hourly rate for each person in the band for the travelling time but you may think that’s a bit high. I would personally provide a breakdown for the customer as well, just so they can get an understanding how what it actually entails for you all. I have to say that although all your points are valid, I wouldn’t break it down for them other than making them aware of the distance involved. The price is the price. They’ll book you or they won’t. A detailed breakdown probably won’t sway them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 People get paid for gigs? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I wouldn't even go 150 miles for a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 10 hours ago, NoRhino said: I've been asked to quote a fee for a gig that's 150 miles away (3 hours) Our normal radius is up to 50 miles. This gig is for a 5 piece in a small 80 capacity venue. Echoing others here, but I simply wouldn't contemplate accepting this gig unless there were some pretty significant 'other' reasons for doing so. For both my 3-piece bands we used Covid as the opportunity to reduce our radius from 40 miles to 30, we charge £300 a pop and - since our diary is already pretty much full for 2022 - we'll be increasing that for 2023. We're in NW London and for all I know you're in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, so perhaps big distances aren't such a turn-off for you, but doing a 300-mile round trip to play to at most 80 people is a complete no-brainer for me. Just say no. Tell them you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Depends on how much you want to get paid, and if it's worthwhile for you to do the gig. Personally, I do those kind of miles regularly for gigs but it's not for pub money, and I often get food and accommodation thrown in too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: People get paid for gigs? Aye. It's the closest thing I have to regular employment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 12:15, Doddy said: Depends on how much you want to get paid, and if it's worthwhile for you to do the gig. Personally, I do those kind of miles regularly for gigs but it's not for pub money, and I often get food and accommodation thrown in too. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Covers or originals? When I was trying to “make it” we’d play anywhere as long as travel was covered. Was never going to make any money. Now we’re doing covers, has to pay for itself and then some. Music will never pay me what my job does but that’s ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I don't gig but this will take up your whole day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Thanks everyone. All very valid points. We discussed it amongst the band and no-one is desperate to go to a venue that small. Think we need to quote a sizeable fee that covers normal fee plus accommodation and reasonable food. That will probably count us out and the promoter can always offer us other gigs closer to home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 33 minutes ago, NoRhino said: promoter Eh? What promoter runs gigs in 80 cap venues in the sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 What if it's the Cuckoo Club in Piccadilly? Room hire? That will be 10K my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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