What do you guys think about Pay to Play gig?

When people are asking me from where a band can get some funds?
Then my answer is from selling your CD/mp3, performing, royalties and selling merchandise.

For me it doesn't sound right, think of the band. They need to practice, buy and maintain their gears, transportation, recording costs and lots of things to do with the band. All of these need money.

Now we talk about performing. How would you expect after 10-12 hours of practices, changing guitar strings and have to spend few bucks more for transport then you got nothing when you go out to play. Even you have to pay to play!

What do you guys think about Pay to Play gig?

For me it doesn't sound right, think of the band. They need to practice, buy and maintain their gears, transportation, recording costs and lots of things to do with the band. All of these need money.

I just don't understand what's on the organizer's mind? If he afraid of losing money when organizing a gig, then he should plan it well. Have a good promotion or street team and try few strategies and methods to attract people to come to the gig. Maybe you could offer freebies such as stickers or tags.

When a gig is failed to attract people, don't simply point your finger to the bands. They have a lot more things to take care about their bands. It's your job to take care of your event. At least you have to thanks to the bands because they still put their efforts to promote the events.

Or else, if you still afraid the risk of losing money, simply don't organize a gig. Do something else!

I'm against this thing, if you're with me, you are free to copy button below and point the link to this post.



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