Gig Hackney Friday 23rd November/Videos added

Post by **Mike** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:06 am

Nice venue!

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:14 am

T'is although we have to push that night quite hard as we have to take Â£250 per hour at the bar or we lose our deposit..... should be okay, there are 20 people in the bands alone, so 20 + min of 50 through the door buying 1 drink an hour at average cost of Â£3.50 = Â£245

Post by **Mike** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:38 am

That's not the Hackney I remember, fuck me.

Gigging in London is serious BUSINESS these days.

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:01 am

Yeah, its not normally that bad. We are putting this gig on ourselves as we wanted to play locally so it will be more of a party atmosphere than the usualy gig. All the bands are friends & most people that turn up will have a connection.

The room itself is not open unless you want to put some sort of a night on so the venue has to supply staff, PA plus other amenities. Whilst I accept they need to make money to keep the place running it does seem a bit steep, although it does ensure anyone hiring makes an effort to promote & get people through the door. I know plenty of bands who do bugger promo then moan nobody comes to see them. To be honest i think the Â£250 an hour is just to motivate you to make the effort, I'm sure if we had a decent night & they did well out of it there wouldn't be too much quibble if we were a few quid short.

Played the Urban bar (Once mooted venue for shortscale gig pt 2) a couple of weeks ago for a mates birthday, there was no deposit but we had to take Â£400 at the bar. Managed to reach that by 8.30 before a note was played.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:10 am

Are you getting money coming the other way if you send Â£250 per hour across the bar?

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:17 am

Nope, it not really a gig venue. We have hired the space ourselves, it's just a function room really. We are expecting a good turnout so not worried about being out of pocket.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:19 am

Fair enough, it should be a great night - it'll probably bring people out who wouldn't go to your standard pub gig.

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:56 pm

Gig bump & some videos

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