Most of our clubs meet in community or neighbourhood centres, not pubs. As we pay rent, naturally we charge for our concerts. My club doesn't have session nights.

Most of these venues demand Public Liability insurance as the ratepayers/Neighbourhood centre committee can't afford potential insurance claims.

Raffles are rare in the clubs I know - the only time I've ever seen one was when I took over the club & needed money for insurance, Bond for the key, purchase of the newly created banner, front of house & supper floats, etc.

My club runs from month to month & performers only get door deals. We don't have a bank account, tho I do keep extra change separately from the floats! I try to cover my phone calls, but don't keep an exact list. When I retire next year I'll really miss my Xerox bonus when I have to pay for my own photocopying! I don't make many posters as most punters use the website or email lists to get info about concerts.

sandra