oliversetonmusic
(London)
Tuesday 31 Jan 2023, 2:22pm
SINGER/GUITARIST WITH PA+LIGHTS REQUIRED FOR BUSY FUNCTION BAND
Fees: Minimum £300 + travel per booking
My busy London-based function band (50+ bookings taken last year) are looking for someone to replace our current Lead vocalist/Guitarist who will be leaving us. He will work a notice period of all the gigs currently booked in, the successful candidate will film new promo and then take on all new bookings from that point forward. Please read through the info below and DM or email me at oliversetonmusic@gmail.com if you can help! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an audition with the band.
THE ROLE;
-Fees: minimum £300 + travel per booking
-Additional booking options, such as daytime Acoustic sets, to increase earnings
-Access to a large number of bookings per year, the band had 50+ gigs in 2022 and there’s no reason to think we couldn’t at least equal or better this figure moving forward. l also manage 2 other similar bands so there will be additional dep opportunities with them as well.
-No hassle with quoting for enquiries, signing contracts, speaking with clients in advance of the event, taking payments or booking musicians!
ESSENTIAL;
-Able to sing lead vocals and play electric lead guitar (you will be the only guitarist in the band, the line up is lead vox/guitar, keys, bass and drums).
-The band covers artists from a variety of decades and genres- 50s to modern day, rock/pop/indie/soul- so you must be willing and able to sing/play in these styles.
-London/Surrounding areas based
-Own PA+Lights and tablet/laptop for background music in between sets
-Own transport
-Willing to film new promo (videos and photos, you will not need to pay for this).
RESPONSIBILITIES;
-Be a charismatic front man with a great onstage presence and look plus able to banter with crowds
-Supply PA/lights and a tablet for background music in between and after live sets
-Be the point of contact for the client, venue staff and other musicians on the night
-Create the Setlists and send them over to the other band members in advance of events.