04-12-2003, 02:16 PM
Here's something that's bugging me.... back in the UK there were many pubs and clubs showcasing amateur musicians - bands playing different types of music for (almost) peanuts. Here in Brisbane every band is pro and there seems to be a secret clique to stop any amateur bands from getting gigs. I've been playing amateur music for years now and would like to get up and play in front of a live audience only all I get is stone walls and misinformation. What's the secret, guys? - and why? Brisbane is a big place and there's plenty of room for all of us.