I am a member of APRA i still dont make any money lol although i did get a royalty payment last year for $4 and went and bought a stubby.

I make more money out of prospecting than playing thats for sure.

Break down the last gig i played

2piece band 4 hours for $170 free meals free drinks

Overnight accommodation $65
Fuel $35
Travel time total 4 hours

Setup at 5pm before the punters front up break it down at midnight

Dinner at 7pm play 8 till 12 with one 30min break

Amount left $40 drummer got half, rolling in cash

Back home the next day grumpy, tired and broke lol