Band for �20,000

[ed2288]

Hi, I wasn't really sure which category to put this question in but anyway, here goes. I know some people who are putting on a ball, and they have approximately �20,000 to spend on live entertainment. I was wondering, what is the going rate for popular bands? How famous a band could you get for �20,000?

[Bewlay Bros]

I enquired about The Beach Boys a few months ago.

For two men (only one an original Beach Boy) and a small inconsequential backing band, they wanted full expenses (first class flight from California and 5 star hotel, hire of sound stage and roadies) and �250,000 up front. So I guess all in about �300,000.

For �20,000 you will get Steve Harley if you're lucky or maybe a new comer like Ray Quinn.

However, I would opt for the Brighton Beach Boys. They sound like the real thing and would make any ball a very good do as they play a myriad of different styles. I reckon they will put on a show for about �8,000 so you can spend 12k on beer!!!! (or anyother band)

http://www.brightonbeachboys.com/index.html

[Ice.Maiden]

"Name" bands charge a lot - although if these people could also put the band and crew up, you might find one prepared to drop their price a little. There are plenty of tribute bands, or ones who advertise in music mags, who'd be more than willing to do the job for �20,000 - or less.

[Oneeyedvic]

I know the manager of the local Racecourse and we spoke a couple of months ago about bands and talked about Newmarket who ut on some good names.

He made mention that people like Girls Aloud charged �50,000 for a performance - which obviously meant selling a lot of tickets.

They did have Shane someone (I think he came third in X Factor or something). He was obviously less than �50,000.

If you want, I am playing squash with him later (the manager of the racecourse not Shane something) and I can enquire further.

PM me or post back.

[Reverandfunk]

Most tribute bands will be a grand or under