The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #112267 Message #2374712
Posted By: TheSnail
26-Jun-08 - 08:45 AM
Thread Name: Earning a living in Folk
Subject: RE: Earning a living in Folk
Harmonium Hero
And I know that the folk clubs can't afford this sort of money, and it's probably one of the factors contributing to so many clubs giving up booking guests; perhaps some club organisers would like to comment on this.
Well, taking a deep breath, -
We pay our guests from the money we take on the door. That equation has to balance.
We have a duty to our audience (of which we are part) as well as to our booked guests. The criterion is the same for both of them; we need to offer a package that makes them one to come back.
We make no distinction between full time professionals or "moonlighters". What you do in the day is no concern of ours; we book you for what you do on the evening.
I have strong feelings about what's wrong with the clubs, which I have already spouted on other threads, but they seem to fall on deaf ears.
We are always open to constructive criticism and positive suggestions so please feel free to tell us what you think.
Bryan Creer Lewes Arms Folk Club