Anyone here do house parties?

[rdej47]

Thanks I appreciate your response. I also just got talking to a buddy of mine and we were talking about doing it free, and when we checked equipment rentals we realized it came down to $50. We realized it's best that we at least charge them $50 to cover the rental and the service. People see more value in things they pay for. Your post also gave me a huge insight, every kid in gr 12 always wants there year to have "been the best," so the way I can pitch it to them is we can give them a party that no one before them has ever had.

[DvlsAdvct]

And that right there might seal the deal. At least get your transport/rental covered.

[djhipnotikk]

every kid in gr 12 always wants there year to have "been the best," so the way I can pitch it to them is we can give them a party that no one before them has ever had.

exactly. now you're thinking like a salesman good luck to you

[Damien1138]

Make sure you get a contract stating that you are hired talent as the legal ramifications of being over 21 in a house full of drunk 17/18 yr olds is not teh business. We're talking a serious fine and about 6 months in Jail. If you are hired talent and can show proof of it, you are not legally held responsible for the actions of those kids.

[rdej47]

I'm from Canada so the contract would be for 19 i'm assuming. Also being high school kids, they may be more of a hassle to get money from. So is a contract also going to protect me as well and encourage more of a follow through. I would obviously like to get the money before the gig so if in my contract I state something like, "For a fee of $50 I will perform for x amount of hours. Fee is to be paid by ___"?

[Damien1138]

Things you want in the contract:
Rental Costs
Set Costs
Gas Mileage
Total Costs
Payment due by
Cancellation Terms
Venue
Equipment Requirements
Call Time
Length of Session

[rdej47]

Does anyone know about anything like equipment insurance, drunk high school kids and hi tech equipment just might not mesh.

[JesC]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&e...urance&spell=1