How To Get Gigs

Performing at open mic nights

Open mic nights have exploded in popularity recently. Pubs and venues right across the country have been using them as an opportunity to host live music on nights when they wouldn’t usually put on any entertainment. While some nights are only ...

MU Recommended Live Rates

Musicians Union recommended live rates (updated April 2017) – rates per musician Casual engagements for groups performing in pubs/clubs for up to 3 hours: £117.00 Casual engagements for groups performing at functions of up to 4 hours: £156.00 ...

Jazz nights & other jam sessions

A great way to network and meet new musicians is by going along to some jam sessions or blues/jazz nights. If you’re looking to become a session player or perform in a backing band for an artist, attending a Jazz jam night (or something similar) ...