Quote Originally Posted by tonyw View Post
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
Yhep. Who else but musos have the dedication to load 5k worth of gear into a $500 car and travel 100klm to play for $50???