Bands – play the runs.

Calling all bands, do you want to play at one of our runs?  if so then let us know.

we are currently on the lookout for bands for forthcoming events & are taking applications.  However, before you apply please read the notes below which also appear on our forum.

I get quite a few emails from bands asking if they can perform at one of the events or from people suggesting bands to play at an Egg or Toy run event.

Before you email to ask if your band (or a band you know) can play at any of our future events please read the following.

Now for the very important bit
* Remember these events are for charity.. We always select bands primarily on the basis of who are willing to do the performance for no financial gain & who can put on a good professional performance that reflects well on the charity – so if you are hoping to earn a fortune from doing an Egg/Toy run gig or simply looking for self promotion, you may as well not read any further.
Simple answer is we always strive to keep a good family friendly atmosphere.  Plus of course would prefer our fundraising efforts to go to worthwhile causes rather than into the pocket of some money grabbing band or entertainment agent.
We understand that a lot of people in the entertainment world will do their share of charity work or unpaid work to help get themselves established, to polish their skills or simply for self promotion, especialy when starting out or after a rebranding process, so please don’t think we are being harsh.  Other bands have done the events for nothing & of course your band will potentially gain from the performance in other ways.   Besides, the charity commitee, marshals & the volunteers don’t get paid, so why should a band?
We stopped the bands once before because they demanded high fee’s, we don’t want to have to repeat the trend!

Here comes the science part…
* Even though we ask you to do the gig for free, We don’t mind paying expenses (such as travel, cost of replacing guitar strings etc) & we are always willing to buy a round of drinks to keep your costs to a minimum.  We will also provide the PA (where possible) any lighting & a compere, but you need to provide the instruments & singing talent.

* Usually we will not headline unknown bands – if this is your 1st ever gig & you are looking for a high-profile gig to put onto your CV to gain notability we want to hear you perform 1st. (see the point below), if you impress us enough though, we may well book you.

* Ideally we would like to see & hear you perform 1st, for this purpose we would like to see you perform live.. you can’t get an idea of “stage presence” from a CD / taped recording or from a few songs on a MySpace page, so for this reason we would like to see you in a live environment or if that is not possible in a rehearsal room.  Don’t forget to send us the tickets of course.

* Remember these events are for Children’s charity events & are family orientated so we don’t want any bands that swear, sing abusive songs or resort to smut as part of the performance – as much as we may like them, on the day of the events this type of behaviour is inappropriate.

* All decisions regarding bands & who gets booked are overseen by the chairman & his decision is final.  If your band wants to be considered, please contact the chairman direct by phone or in writing (details on contact page) & include the final details of any upcoming gigs or shows you may be performing. If you have been unsucessful this time, remember there is always next year.