Jumpinjoan

What really makes my blood boil is when organisers of charity events get all arsey when someone enquires how much money was raised. Terry dared to ask that question the other day and got a load of abuse and called a for his trouble. I dearly hope I am wrong but when promoters react like that I can't help but think all is not right. People have a right to ask how much money was raised ffs! Whether they were at the event or not.

Any reason why you have singled out my post for your rant? I don't run a charity event, or any event for that matter, and I certainly don't sell CD's!

There is also the issue about which charity it is. Some people won't support animal charities. Whereas others will only support charities that do work in this country. It is an emotive subject. Anything could happen

In an ideal world maybe. But it isn't going to happen. The chances of finding a venue that will waive it's hire fee and donate the bar takings to the cause is going to be nigh on impossible. Unless of course the charity is close to their heart. Do you know a venue that would do that? I don't. It goes without saying that all door takings and DJ's fees should go to the charity.

I would like to say you are wrong Jock, but you are probably right in some cases. Not all though. When I put that do on for Pete last year, I did initially think about putting it on for charity. Well, for all of five seconds. I knew all the hassle it would cause and that it would only detract from the day so I decided to pay for it myself. Charity is a very emotive subject and it has to be done right. Of course there will be costs but these should be limited to essentials such as room hire, equipment, flyers etc. The costs that were incurred at a recent charity event in Wellingborough just seem excessive to me. If you don't make any money out of a night you advertise as being for charity - can you really call it a charity night?

I'm pretty sure the key word here is charity If DJ's aren't prepared to be charitable then all they have to say is I'm a tight wad and I won't do it for nothing. The whole point of promoting a charity event is to raise as much money as possible for charity. I would tell any DJ who expected to be paid to do one! Charitably of course

Makes no difference to me whether it is charity or not. That said, unless it is a charity close to my heart or one that a mate is involved with, it would usually be down to the DJ's that are on as to whether I would go or not. Oh, and DJ's they should not expect to get paid for a charity do. Shame on you!

There was some but they withdrew it. Don't think it got the reception they were hoping for.

Nothing else on the site interest you then?

I can't believe what I am reading here. You want to give your head a shake mate.

Note to self - never ask you anything

If you don't mind driving, we don't mind letting you And yes, you are rather strapping Phil

WoW! He can't have done many shows or spots as those records look like they've never been played! Not to self - must stop being such a numpty and take care of my records

Have you had a look around to see if there are any cctv cameras? A long shot but it could be helpful. Hope it all turns out ok and you get your records back.

King George is one of the best records ever Bit of a hard one though so good luck!

Well done guys and gal! Have to say that is another cracking line up you've got going on there

Why not just ask Spirit if he is referring to you? You run a transparent business don't you? Surely you would want it to made clear?

Seeings as you are definitely reading this thread can you answer my question please? It wasn't you then?

I say hundreds, but I am not sure of the exact number. There were a lot though!

People don't avoid though Pete. Lee is one person. It didn't happen last time when there were hundreds of people ripped off by the said promoter.

So it isn't you then?

So it isn't you then?

It's not the refund that's the issue. It's the complete lack of respect and common decency that's been shown that's the problem. Sorry, for answering on your behalf Lee!

I know exactly who Lee is talking about and it isn't the first time this promoter has been the subject of conversation on here. The promoter should be thoroughly ashamed of himself, although going on past performances I can't see that happening!