FOX Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 It just turns gigs into popularity contests. It forces bands to drag their family/friends down in order to make a bit of money.Last time I did one of these I got £10 which to be honest is £10 more than I thought I would get. I have friends to thank for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 That name your band at the door thing is just awful. I played a gig like that once, and "all the bands" wasn't an appropriate answer. It was back when that fucking dickhead keyboardist from the Kaiser Chiefs used to put on gigs at The Well in Leeds, and did zero promoting, expecting bands to put in all the legwork, bring in all the punters and have their performance tallied by a number of attendees. If you ever brought less than 20, you were BANNED. What a hideous prick. I'm glad he's travelling the world with his knobhead shithouse band, far away from promoting DIY gigs, the clueless twat. I didn't think people still did that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think Dr Drakes used to ask at the door sometimes, but that wasn't to decide how they were divvying up the cash, was just out of curiosity.I might be wrong though. But I'm not, cos Dr Drakes was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Was "all the bands" an appropriate answer at Drakes? Or more than one, at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 This weekend looks pretty ace-ic.Friday - some food with the burd. Then out in town with a few pals.Saturday - booking tattoo, band practice, Carson Wells gig.Sunday - Hang outs with a pal. then family dinner. Tuesday - 21st. MAIN PRESENTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Was "all the bands" an appropriate answer at Drakes? Or more than one, at least?I think "Actually I'm buying pills from an Irish bloke" was an appropriate answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 This weekend looks pretty ace-ic.Friday - some food with the burd. Then out in town with a few pals.Saturday - booking tattoo, band practice, Carson Wells gig.Sunday - Hang outs with a pal. then family dinner.Tuesday - 21st. MAIN PRESENTS.Actually, Tuesday's the 2nd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hope your main present is a punch in the face. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hope your main present is a punch in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hope your main present is a punch in the face.I know what my main present. It isn't a punch in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I know what my main present. It isn't a punch in the face.One man gang rape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I know what my main present. It isn't a punch in the face.[insert hilarious method of torture here] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 One man gang rape?Nope. It's money for a tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I know what my main present is. It isn't a punch in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nope. It's money for a tattoo.What kind of tattoo are you thinking of getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 A permanent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 What kind of tattoo are you thinking of getting?A permanent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 A permanent one.Very good, I meant design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 What kind of tattoo are you thinking of getting?A main one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Went to the tunnels last night, was fucking dead. Granted, I didn't see much advertising, and the first I knew about it was yesterday morning.A fetish night was on at the same time, saw lots of fat people in pvc I can't be doing with promoters not promoting. You'd think it would be an obvious thing to do if you are a promoter, PROMOTE THE GIG. Oh, and spamming Facebook doesn't count either, especially for freshers as THEY ARE UNLIKELY TO BE YR FRIEND. Painting the venue orange will also not be a major incentive to come in either. Flyers perhaps?! A poster or two?? Telling people at the university about it!!!>?!??! I hate all that shit.Not too keen on fatties in PVC either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Promoters who don't promote and end up with shit turn outs should be reciprocated with bands who don't play. Plug in, set up, line check, and then tell the promoter to eat a dick, pack your stuff back up and go home.There's tons of promoters who don't even go to the gigs they put on and are meant to promote. One gig I played in Leeds, after 2 out of 4 bands had played, the promoter was seen getting on a bus outside of the venue, never to return. It wasn't even a "take the money and run" sort of scam. He just went home.Shit promoters! URGH!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Very good, I meant design.It's based on the song Wooden Heart by Listener. It'll be black and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's based on the song Wooden Heart by Listener. It'll be black and white.wood is brown lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 My wood's pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkDrummer Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I can't be doing with promoters not promoting. You'd think it would be an obvious thing to do if you are a promoter, PROMOTE THE GIG. Oh, and spamming Facebook doesn't count either, especially for freshers as THEY ARE UNLIKELY TO BE YR FRIEND. Painting the venue orange will also not be a major incentive to come in either. Flyers perhaps?! A poster or two?? Telling people at the university about it!!!>?!??! I hate all that shit.Not too keen on fatties in PVC either.4 bar staff working in Drummonds on Saturday night at about 9pm, place was deid, bar staff all standing chatting. Maybe a good idea to go flyering as Belmont Street was heaving outside. Biggest problem with the place, limited or no promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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