MarkAllwood Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I'm sound engineering a charity concert at the end of this month which has rapidly expanded from being a two man acoustic set of about 10 songs to a full on 6/7 piece band with 20 songs, a solo female artist and a stand up comedian!! The PA I had planned for the job is now quivering with fear and there is no-way it will be able to handle this expansion. so heres my problem. I have about 2 and a half weeks to get hold of a sufficient rig with a grand total of £000!! in the kitty! do u think any hire companies will do some sort of a sponsorship deal as its for charity?!! if anyone knows of any companies who can help us out or has any other suggestions please let me know!! many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyF18 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lightnix Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Have a quick look at this recent(ish) thread for general opinions on supplying charity shows. You may find someone who can help you with something, but don't rely on it and don't expect them to give you every thing you ask for. Many, if not most companies have a regular charity gig which they fully support but, as was pointed out in the above-mentioned thread...sorry to dampen things, but remember its you thats doing the charity gig, not the the guy hiring you the fixtures.Also, make sure that you have the insurance in place to cover other people's kit in the event of loss or damage. Good luck :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAllwood Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Where are you?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Gig is in Marlow near High Wycombe which is about 30 mins drive from london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweeks Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Wow! Where abouts in Marlow? Crown Plaza or Shelley theatre I'd guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLyall Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Please don't take this the wrong way, I have nothing against charity, but... Begging for free kit is something best done with a company with which you have a decent relationship. You are going to to be unable to find a company who is willing to hire you the kit for nothing. What you may find, however, is that a company is willing to be generous, while still trying to remain in business, and give you a decent rate or if the event is high profile enough, you may find someone willing to sponsor, but its unlikely still. (I'm not trying to be uncharitable, its just theres alot of charity around, and its very difficult to be generous all the time, especially after the tsunami disaster earlier this year.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAllwood Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Wow! Where abouts in Marlow? Crown Plaza or Shelley theatre I'd guess?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> not quite as plush im afraid! its at t'j o'reilys in marlow bottom.... oh dear I know! but I am still trying to do my best sound wise as its gonna be pretty packed and my p.a really is sh*t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I only have a small-ish 200W PA system (2x200W mini-cabs), and a custom 140W PA cab & amp - both combined are surprisingly loud & bassy.Not exactly professional looking, per-se, but it works well with a heavy metal band! PM if you're interested ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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