I think part of the problem is that many clubs have to hire a room these days so have to charge admission - usually a £1 or £2 - to both singers and audience on singers nights, to cover the rent. If you then have a guest who charges £200 and your room only takes 30 then you are looking at the best part of £10 for admission.

Do audiences expect a better quality of floor singers as the amount they have to pay rises?
FloraG