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<blockquote data-quote="karel.will" data-source="post: 871" data-attributes="member: 168"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>So I got a call yesterday from a band manager, asking me if I would be interested to go on a one off job.</p><p>It's a festival in China... We would be flying out on a thursday, and be back on sunday or monday. Just one gig, at a festival. </p><p>I have worked for this band twice: this summer, I was system tech at a festival, and he called to ask if I could mix his band. "Of course, I'm the system tech, if you don't bring a soundperson, I'll mix your band" I replied. Then he asked me to mix the same band a couple of weeks later at another festival close by. So I did that as well. He kept telling me that they were talking about going on a world tour as a support band, and they might need my services in the future. </p><p>Later I learned they did go on that tour, so I sent him a mail congratulating them, and offering my services if needed, but I never heard from them again, until yesterday.</p><p>Apparently they do have a regular BE, but he can't make it to this festival. (Maybe he doesn't want to?) I have never travelled with a band before, and certainly not with a band that could afford traveling that far just for a one off...</p><p>This could be a "we need someone who wants to do this jetlag job on the cheap" thing, but it could also be a chance to get with an international touring band...</p><p></p><p>He promised to put all the details in an e-mail this weekend, and then call me back next week. </p><p>He feels really legit, and I like the band. I'm just being cautious here... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>So here's my question: What should I expect in terms of fees for this job? What would be a fair deal?</p><p>I already have some jobs in that weekend, so I would expect to get at least what I was going to be paid for those jobs. But what would be considered standard rates? What about travel days? Per diems? Tickets and visas? Anything else I should know about?</p><p></p><p>BTW: band is Swedish, I'm from Belgium (while it lasts... :-( ).</p><p></p><p>All tips are welcome...</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>Karel 'Charlie' Will</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="karel.will, post: 871, member: 168"] Hi, So I got a call yesterday from a band manager, asking me if I would be interested to go on a one off job. It's a festival in China... We would be flying out on a thursday, and be back on sunday or monday. Just one gig, at a festival. I have worked for this band twice: this summer, I was system tech at a festival, and he called to ask if I could mix his band. "Of course, I'm the system tech, if you don't bring a soundperson, I'll mix your band" I replied. Then he asked me to mix the same band a couple of weeks later at another festival close by. So I did that as well. He kept telling me that they were talking about going on a world tour as a support band, and they might need my services in the future. Later I learned they did go on that tour, so I sent him a mail congratulating them, and offering my services if needed, but I never heard from them again, until yesterday. Apparently they do have a regular BE, but he can't make it to this festival. (Maybe he doesn't want to?) I have never travelled with a band before, and certainly not with a band that could afford traveling that far just for a one off... This could be a "we need someone who wants to do this jetlag job on the cheap" thing, but it could also be a chance to get with an international touring band... He promised to put all the details in an e-mail this weekend, and then call me back next week. He feels really legit, and I like the band. I'm just being cautious here... :-) So here's my question: What should I expect in terms of fees for this job? What would be a fair deal? I already have some jobs in that weekend, so I would expect to get at least what I was going to be paid for those jobs. But what would be considered standard rates? What about travel days? Per diems? Tickets and visas? Anything else I should know about? BTW: band is Swedish, I'm from Belgium (while it lasts... :-( ). All tips are welcome... Thanks! Karel 'Charlie' Will [/QUOTE]
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