Hey all,
new to this place.
I am looking at providing an Acoustic Open Mic/Jam night at a local pub. I will be providing all PA and everything. Playing a few numbers and managing the musicians and singers into a format where we can have a continuous set going all evening. Say from 8.30pm to 11pm.
What would it be appropriate to charge the Landlord for this service? As I understand it, will be a weekly thing.
I really have no idea what is the going rate. We do have an open mic night very close, but his format is far from what I will be delivering.
Any experiences and genuine advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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The problem with it is that it always starts late, the guy running it is on for over an hour and the main act is on for similar if not longer leaving the open mic section (the only reason we go) is limited to about 30 minutes. As the months go by the number of acts turning up has dwindled but we still get asked to limit our set to "a couple of quick ones". For me the main part of the night should be the open mic/jam part.
It is though seemingly a vanity ego massage for a has been of not huge talent.
I am looking at a different format, one which should get some enthusiasm back.
But,
Wow £120???not getting the PA into the car for that.
Was a nice idea, but maybe question further about dosh to the landlord and probably leave it there.
Thanks anyway everyone.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
I dont think anyone should be expected to load up, set up and break down and load and unload pa again for nothing.
The one we've been going to is in one of the Heatons (either Moor or Mersey, I'm not great at remembering which is which). It's okay but it's turning into a bit of a show case for the organiser and his mates.
I was after a guideline, so I know I am not asking too much. I may suggest him putting up for a house PA and I can then do it for a token payment. This would be a little more commitment maybe than he is after but we shall see.
The Landlord and his missus from the Navigation are really nice people, they have invited me and the wife there to perform on several occasions, we just havent been able to arrange it yet.