How far do you travel for gigs?

[Shaun]

Noone has addressed the point I made, regarding a possible breakdown or other such emergency. If you break down, does your cover get you and the equipment to the gig? If not, do you have someone who will drive out and get you there? The closer you are to base, the easier and more viable your backup transport options become.

While not a major factor, it is something to consider. It's like carrying backup equipment - it probably won't be needed, but it's unthinkable not to have it.

Full breakdown cover that has onward destination. So no matter what I'll get to the gig. I also have a mate with a couple of vans, so plenty of options to get the gear home again. I also carry full backup in the van (which came in handy last Friday when I blew one of my RCF Actives )

[Benny Smyth]

I also carry full backup in the van (which came in handy last Friday when I blew one of my RCF Actives )

[Andy P]

I cover the north east but "normal" gigs are around 20 miles most.
I have took on a few booking that take me further but its normally for friends who want me specifically - I did Bamburgh Castle last month and am booked for hte Walled Garden in Nottingham next year.

Of course these gigs have deals associated with them to ensure accomdation and petrol is covered.

[Creature]

your as likely to break down doing 10 miles or 100 miles to bookings but breakdown to get me to destination & spare vehicle that I have a few mates on the insurence for sorts getting home if cant be repaired easily