Each band member should be properly recompensed for their work plus travel. The days of going out for less than £200 in a semi pro band appear to be about the year 2000.

Hope that helps.

Its all about mutual respect and understanding.

The venue needs to make a bob or two as do the bands.

It is a symbiosis thing ( whoa heavy stuff) Each and every band on here will claim (and rightfully so) that they are the best and will hopefully promote themselves and the gigs to the full. The venue, in order to get the maximum numbers thro the door should be working to promote the Venue. Sometimes thats a bit more than sticking a couple of posters up in the pub.
Getting some posters in local shops and a mention in the local paper
(gig guide sections etc) can get out to a wider audience.
Working together is the way to go.
After all is said done and the beer taps are dry, We need each other to make live music work.

^^^
What Keef said. Don't go out for Peanuts. Unless of course you are a 'bunch of primates'..
Hey!! good name for a band eh ? You heard it here 1st!

Hey DB, I used to resemble that remark !!

Some might argue I still do

never undersell yourself, but be honest and realistic about your abilities. In this business a bad act gets noticed a load quicker than a class one