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[Bradley]

Getting paid by promoters/venues surprisingly.

[Rob Karloff]

Originally posted by Bradley:
Getting paid by promoters/venues surprisingly.

In theory, yes.

But be prepared for occasions where turnout is low and they tell you they haven't made any/enough cash to pay out. Hell, we played a gig in Stirling once, and due to various events, it ended up being in this pub that they couldn't charge on the door at, so they had to go round with buckets and ask for donations for the bands. We got about £9 in small change.

[Bradley]

Yeah, we have guarantees on this tour which'll keep everything ticking over nicely cashwise.

[Rob Karloff]

Without being overly sceptical, we've had "guarantees" broken before. Always have a backup plan, because being someplace far away with a band and a load of gear and having no money to get home sux.

[Afro Droid]

Use contracts, that's what I'll be doing for Radio Lucifer. Makes it tougher to get the gig, but at least you don't get fucked.

[Bradley]

Yeah, I know it could go to shit. I'm close to being able to cover the 'worst case scenario' from my own pocket though (third student loan!).

By the way, there *may* be a slot going at the Dundee Doghouse tommorow if anyone's interested. PM me for details.

[Afro Droid]

Kudos on the European gigs, shows abroad are a nightmare without having good contacts in the country in question. RL are going to America and Canada next year, our nightmare continues...

[Bradley]

Best of luck with that.

[Rob Karloff]

Contracts are only worthwhile if you have the money and time to pursue them legally.

And chances are any medium to small sized venue will laugh down the phone at you when you mention the word.