Post by The Corleone Family on Aug 4, 2008 16:51:32 GMT
Regarding that long post I skim-read. I'll say my piece and leave it at this.........
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That being said, I suppose being selective about who comes to hardcore shows is probably easy when you dont have a shitload of money tied up in a silly guarantee for a big hardcore band.
Quite simply, I wanted to bring some of my favorite bands to Bristol and I have, job done. I hope everyone's enjoyed watching bands like Madball, H20 and Raised Fist as much as me.
The Corleone Family has contributed alot to Bristol's scene. I enjoyed pretty much every C.F. show I've been to, as have most of my friends.
I understand alot of money gets tied up in these guarantee's but if the scene was stronger, (not neccisarily bigger,) then any show would be more likely to attract a decent amount of kids along.
And correct me if i'm wrong but surely that would lead to a reduction in the need for an enormous guarantee?
Safe. Glad you guys enjoy my shows.
I do have to correct you though...... Booking Agents and Artists set a guarantee, the local hardcore scene has absolutley NO bearing on how much a show costs a promoter.
The guarantee is set in place to ensure the touring party covers all the base costs of touring (travel, accomadation, tour manager, merch guy/girl, roadies, national advertising, flight costs, work permits etc).
Big bands will always cost big money, thats the nature of the entertainment industy.
I agree that if a scene was as you put it, 'strong' and X amount of people continually attended shows without fail the need for flyering places like college green would be gone, but i'm a realist.......and that will never happen.
Anyhow, i'm off to walk my dog.
Peace