Being involved in a Ceilidh Series - not sure how many complimentary tickets we give, but it is common to have mothers and sisters looking after kiddos, even if they dance. We muck in and help with packing up equipment, though there may be an assistant of the band.

And overnight accommodation (pretty much essential for non-drivers), is usually with organisers and willing attendees. It does make fees more reasonable and speaking personally it makes for a more rounded event. And safer for the bands.