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Lot Long
by Gary E. Andrews - 11/10/26 11:20 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
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I'm playing a private party tomorrow for about 70 people. The hosts are paying me $50 per hour for 3 hours. Question - What is the general consensus about putting out a tip jar? Do you ALWAYS put one out an ALL gigs, or is it considered tacky for a private party? I am not related to any of these people, nor are they friends. Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
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no brainer ! ! You have to ask the people paying you if the tip jar is appropriate or not ... whatever they day goes !
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I would guess if they have to buy drinks at the party then it is okay to have a tip jar, or if they have to spend cash at all at the party. If there is valet, I would guess it's definitely okay. If no cash is spent elsewhere, most people wont have cash on them anyway. I would do what Herbie said and ask if it's okay.
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I can only say what happens in the UK. We do not have the same principles re tipping entertainers. Most paid entertainers do not as a rule get or expect tips as they are paid proper rates for the job so do not need to rely on tips. It is considered tacky. Sometimes guests do buy drinks which in certain cases is acceptable. Sometimes entertainers are not supposed to drink so we have to be careful. In all cases the simple rule is to ask the organisers what rules apply and what you can and cannot do and what is acceptable. That way you do not step on toes or break rules.
Tipping jars are usually only used by street buskers.
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Herbie is dead on. At a private party you do not normally place a tip jar but you may accept tips if offered.
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OK, thanks all! I didn't want to look like a tool. I have heard very positive things about playing private parties, and am very excited to do this gig.
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