What is your minimum price to work New Years Eve this year?

[Jeff Romard]

I remember years ago working with the talent agency, they would get FLOODED with New Years Eve requests starting about the 5th of December. the inquiries would last right up until December 23rd. Lots of restaurants and bars wanting a DJ, but only wanting to spend $250, or $300, and maybe offering a free meal. The agency would just try to fill the requests rather than sell a DJ at higher prices. ...They would fill some of them, but many inquiries would go unfilled because most DJs wanted more money.

I usually would get booked on a NYE restaurant gig for like $600 or more. That faded more and more after the recession though. I doubt they get 1/4 the influx of inquiries for NYE like they did back around 2007 and prior. It use to be a much bigger party night IMO.

I have seen a few inquiries on Gig Masters in the last 2 weeks. The budgets listed have all been $300 to $500 for a DJ on all of them. ...I am taking this year off. With a full time job, I feel I don't have to work NYE, and my wife wants me home. ...I told her I would only book it if a $1,500+ event came in, LOL...been quoting $2,000 with no takers! lol

Around here anyone serious would be booking in September maybe October. There is always one or two that come in after that but it's rare to see more than that

Restaurants don't book DJ's here as a rule but NYE has always been a big night for community halls. Seems every year there are less and less events though. That being said I've only missed one since 1983 and I actually got paid for it anyway it was a last minute cancellation

 

[MIXMASTERMACHOM]

Of course I was throwing crazy prices out there just having fun. You can have a price that you want and it can be your rock bottom price. The question is will someone pay that price?

 

[SEDJ]

I don't really want to work NYE, but $1k is my minmum , today , House Of Taco's wanted a quote for 6 hours on NYE, I told them 1500........dollars not tacos .

 

[sonic-vision]

Of course I was throwing crazy prices out there just having fun. You can have a price that you want and it can be your rock bottom price. The question is will someone pay that price?

Yes mixy, Free is a wild & crazy price

 

[MIXMASTERMACHOM]

I just saw a strange ad for an event on NYE. The event is 5 hours from 2-7pm and no other details other than I think it said the event is in Brooklyn. It said basically they want to see something about you and the lowest bid most likely wins. Crazy to me. Who has an event on NYE and doesn't last till at least Midnight or 1 am?

 

[Jeff Romard]

I just saw a strange ad for an event on NYE. The event is 5 hours from 2-7pm and no other details other than I think it said the event is in Brooklyn. It said basically they want to see something about you and the lowest bid most likely wins. Crazy to me. Who has an event on NYE and doesn't last till at least Midnight or 1 am?

Maybe it's a "Committee" that wouldn't be uncommon. I did a 2-6 event for an AA group on NYE for about 9 or 10 years many years ago. They thought that NYE might promote drinking but still wanted to celebrate so 5PM was midnight.

There were also several years I've done NYE on Jan 13....Orthodox new year. It's celebrated. Many Russian, Ukrainian and other Eastern European communities celebrate it . I believe there are Arab and Indian communities that do too.

Send them a message and tell them $1000 see what they say

 

[MIXMASTERMACHOM]

Maybe it's a "Committee" that wouldn't be uncommon. I did a 2-6 event for an AA group on NYE for about 9 or 10 years many years ago. They thought that NYE might promote drinking but still wanted to celebrate so 5PM was midnight.

There were also several years I've done NYE on Jan 13....Orthodox new year. It's celebrated. Many Russian, Ukrainian and other Eastern European communities celebrate it . I believe there are Arab and Indian communities that do too.

Send them a message and tell them $1000 see what they say

The problem with the ad is it's very vague. It doesn't tell you who is organizing the event and what they are looking for other than a cheap DJ. I will have fun with them and quote them a price of $1,000. I know what they are going to do and that is not responde back.

 

[tunes4046]

The problem with the ad is it's very vague. It doesn't tell you who is organizing the event and what they are looking for other than a cheap DJ. I will have fun with them and quote them a price of $1,000. I know what they are going to do and that is not responde back.

Yes that sounds super fun

 

[Ausumm]

My New Year's Eve gig didn't pan out.

Now, to figure out where all that bill-paying money will come from.

Just ANOTHER reason for me to hate the Holidays.

 

[ittigger]

Hang in there Mikey.

 

[Ausumm]

Hang in there Mikey.

Yeah...
beginning of December, I found out my car might not pass inspection again (rusted frame)
a week before Xmas, the stove lost two of the burners on top
the Monday before Xmas, the dryer died
plus, I've been dealing with stomach issues AND now I have a cold.
And...the new owners at my job are messing with our healthcare.
So...losing the NYE gig was just a perfect ending to a horrible year.

 

[DJ Ricky B]

Yeah...
beginning of December, I found out my car might not pass inspection again (rusted frame)
a week before Xmas, the stove lost two of the burners on top
the Monday before Xmas, the dryer died
plus, I've been dealing with stomach issues AND now I have a cold.
And...the new owners at my job are messing with our healthcare.
So...losing the NYE gig was just a perfect ending to a horrible year.

Did you collect a non refundable deposit/retainer for the event? At least you get to keep that...if you collected one!

Sorry to hear of the troubles. This isn't good considering the next recession is around the corner! Time to beat the bushes, and start booking gigs ASAP to ensure you earn more money in 2020!

Happy New Year! Don't drink too much, and may 2020 bring you more money, and better health!

 

[ittigger]

Yeah...
beginning of December, I found out my car might not pass inspection again (rusted frame)
a week before Xmas, the stove lost two of the burners on top
the Monday before Xmas, the dryer died
plus, I've been dealing with stomach issues AND now I have a cold.
And...the new owners at my job are messing with our healthcare.
So...losing the NYE gig was just a perfect ending to a horrible year.

Hang in there anyways. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Additionally, as bad as you think you have it, someone else has it worse.

Which vehicle has the frame issue?

What died in the dryer - electronics, tumbler or other?

There has been some kind if bug going around!

I wish you a VERY prosperous New Year!

 

[Ausumm]

Hang in there anyways. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Additionally, as bad as you think you have it, someone else has it worse.

In my case, the light at the end of the tunnel is a locomotive, speeding toward me

Which vehicle has the frame issue?

200 Toyota 4Runner. They have a reputation for frame rust

What died in the dryer - electronics, tumbler or other?

The motor. If it were a belt, I am more than qualified to fix that. Done it many times.

There has been some kind if bug going around!

Not even a full fledged cold. Runny nose = Post nasal drip = coughing.
And I think it made my voice drop a few octaves.
I should record an album before it goes back to normal.

I wish you a VERY prosperous New Year!

Thank you, my friend...I'll take all the positive thoughts I can get.

 

[steve149]

200 Toyota 4Runner. They have a reputation for frame rust

Well, at 1800+ years, it wouldn't surprise me ..

 

[Ausumm]

Did you collect a non refundable deposit/retainer for the event? At least you get to keep that...if you collected one!

Sorry to hear of the troubles. This isn't good considering the next recession is around the corner! Time to beat the bushes, and start booking gigs ASAP to ensure you earn more money in 2020!

Happy New Year! Don't drink too much, and may 2020 bring you more money, and better health!

It was booked thru the multi-op.
Normally, the owner keeps the deposit for his cut, and I get the balance.
This was a favor for a friend of his, so he never asked for a deposit.
He did get a signed contract, so we are teaming with the venue (who also lost out) to attempt to get paid.
He had decided to stop doing favors for friends, and will get deposits on all gigs from now on.

In reality, I just switched over to an ACA insurance plan, so I actually CAN'T make more money this year.

And no worries about drinking too much. I don't drink and have never been drunk in my life.

But thanks for the concern, always good to have people looking out for ya!

 

[Ausumm]

Well, at 1800+ years, it wouldn't surprise me ..

Well, close....I'm coming up on 300,000 miles.

 

[ittigger]

2000 Toyota 4Runner. They have a reputation for frame rust

Toyota bought my 99 Tacoma back from me because of the frame issues. For awhile, they were replacing the frames. Might want to see if they'll cover it - the worst they can say is no.

The motor. If it were a belt, I am more than qualified to fix that. Done it many times.

The dryer motor is pretty simple too. If you can do the belt, you can do the motor.

And no worries about drinking too much. I don't drink and have never been drunk in my life.

Same here.

 

[Ausumm]

Toyota bought my 99 Tacoma back from me because of the frame issues. For awhile, they were replacing the frames. Might want to see if they'll cover it - the worst they can say is no.

The dryer motor is pretty simple too. If you can do the belt, you can do the motor.

Same here.

I am on a 4Runner forum, and people have tried.
Evidently, they are not doing replacements...at least not for that generation.
Also, I am not the original owner.

I probably could have replaced the motor...but I wasn't 100% sure that was the problem.
And, we bought it used...

 

[steve149]

I am on a 4Runner forum ...

WHAT !! You're cheating on us ???