Musicians Against Pay-To-Play
fREAK-1-C would like to bring the PAY-TO-PLAY scheme to the attention of gigging musicians...PAY-TO-PLAY is a term used for a scheme run by many live music venues and promoters across the UK, where ba... continue reading »
"IT'S BANG OUT OF F**KING ORDER-PURE EXPLOITATION"
"I myself have had to "Pay To Play" and I believe that it makes things harder for musicians who are usually strapped for money in the first instance and it annoys me especially when you have to dip into your own pocket for someone elses fianancial gain. RI"
"even free gigs are a bit of a slap on the face."
"Music should be free to one and all to do what ever they damn well wish."
"This is a joke... how is anyone supposed to make a living? Imagine if you had to pay for the privelage of going to work... would it be worth it?"
"your provideing a service you should not have to pay for"
"The definition of insanity is to be doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results!"
"What a heartstoppingly terrible idea. Start charging people to listen to CDs as well, after they've paid the initial 10 just for purchasing it in the first place. Maybe hi-fis should have coin slots in them to enforce this and a man can come round and emp"
"As guitarist in a new band with no gigs in our back catalogue, I don't want to start off in a world where I make a loss through this. Without us you would be nothing, promoters, it's time for us to get what we deserve."
"This needs to be stopped! Pay to Play is a crime!"
"Apalling concept. I will never pay to play."
"initialmusic.co.uk are supporters of this petition and wish fREAK-1-C and all other unsigned bands good luck in their attempt to change this scheme"