If a band is tight and do great music i am sure u will be paid for playing...
Wondering why are there many complains about pay to play? If the band thinks they are up to scratch to get paid n yet must pay then don't play... simple.
Unless u are desperate enough to do gigs that u have to pay. If u think your band is up to standard to demand for a wage then u should be courageous enough to ask for it... Don't be shy... coz being shy will lead u to pay to play... I believe not all organizers are crooks But i believe there are crooks around that make use of young desperate aspiring musician kids to put up a show so that they can benefit from it.
Having said, some organizers are genuine and they provide bands a platform to gain exposure to music scene, gain stage experience, gain confidence or a platform for u to perform... In a way its actually very good isn't it? If your band needs the experience in performing then i guess if u need to pay to play is still worth it... Again, i say there are crooks around hor... so be smart n check out these organizers b4 committing.
On the other hand, some young kids think they are damn good as a band but in actual fact they really cannot make it! Suck big time. And yet complain so much why they must pay to play... I think these bands are just thinking too highly of themselves... It is actually not easy to get paid to play or should i say not easy to make a living as a musician. Firstly, be honest and access your bands standard... seek second opinion from experience musicians b4 u assume that your band can demand to get paid.
The above mentioned are meant to put a clear perspective on the subject about pay to play and is not meant to be offensive.
