Covert Munkey
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Folks,
Whats the standard hourly rate for non CP event work at festivals?
CM
Whats the standard hourly rate for non CP event work at festivals?
CM
Whats the standard hourly rate for festivals?
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littlewoman
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Presuming that you're talking about DS licence as opposed to stewarding or SG before and after public times, then I've heard everything from £7.50 to £10, but around £9 seems normal.
However, you also need to take into account if free or subsidised food is provided because it makes a difference if you're doing 12+ hour shifts and living on site. Although at most festivals it is possible to take your own food if you don't mind being a bit restricted in what you eat.
A lot of festivals do go for the cheapest bidder which tends to push wages down an then you have companies subcontracting to subcontractors, with 3 to 4 levels of company before you get to the one thats actually getting paid by the festival, each of which is taking a cut.
However, you also need to take into account if free or subsidised food is provided because it makes a difference if you're doing 12+ hour shifts and living on site. Although at most festivals it is possible to take your own food if you don't mind being a bit restricted in what you eat.
A lot of festivals do go for the cheapest bidder which tends to push wages down an then you have companies subcontracting to subcontractors, with 3 to 4 levels of company before you get to the one thats actually getting paid by the festival, each of which is taking a cut.
It's a joke , I use to get around £6 per hr 15 years ago! There' no way I would do it for less than 10 now , by the time you take out travelling expenses , food and pay your tax you will be on minimum wage, thanks but no thanks! As Littlewoman stated ,Too many fingers in the pie sub contracting 2 or 3 times taking a slice to supply staff.
littlewoman
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I should perhaps point out that there are good subcontractors, I work for a couple of them. The main contractors can also be bad, paying poor rates, not paying the hours you've done etc. Its a case of finding out the hard way which companies are good to work for and which aren't.
If you're desperate to get a job and you see a low rate, just remember that you are likely to be working with a load of numpties who are not going to back you up if there's trouble. Also there are often rules preventing you changing from one subcontractor to another, so if you get into Glastonbury with a poor company you might not be able to work for any of the others the next year. So don't see the poor paid jobs as a foot in the door.
If you're desperate to get a job and you see a low rate, just remember that you are likely to be working with a load of numpties who are not going to back you up if there's trouble. Also there are often rules preventing you changing from one subcontractor to another, so if you get into Glastonbury with a poor company you might not be able to work for any of the others the next year. So don't see the poor paid jobs as a foot in the door.