When I first started singing in public I did it for nothing for the experience and because I wanted to. Then I began to get small jobs and better paid ones as I became better known I never paid to play and I never would

There are more opportunities these days to get better known quickly if you organise yourself Sorry but nobody owes you a living If you are good enough people will pay you if your not then tough Sounds callous but thats performing This kind of rip off has always gone on ever since the early days of rock and roll

Anyone remember Gilbert O'Sullevan suing for his song rights - or have a look at the Britains Got Talent contract Promote your own stuff if you believe in yourself Also join the MU