[HANASHIR:7485] anorther money question

[NBudin <NBudin...>]

Hi gang. Not strictly a musical question...

I've been asked to be the organizer of a large Jewish musical event -- 
possibly a "music-fest" type of thing, or maybe a double bill with two 
"national acts" -- here in Cleveland for a Jewish day school as a fundraiser. 
The nature of the event is still in the brainstorming stages and there is no 
one at the school with a knowledge contemporary Jewish artists, putting on a 
show, etc...which is why they called me. It is being funded by an anonymous 
parent who will underwrite all of the expenses (including my fee) and then 
donate any money made over expenses to the school. This is a way for him to 
bring Jewish music to the community and do something for the school.

Anyway...they asked me what I would charge. We're looking at staging the 
event in about a year (Dec. 2001 or Jan. 2002) so we're looking at about a 
year's worth of planning. I know there must be a large ballpark on this one, 
but any ideas about how to figure a fee would be much appreciated. Private 
emails encouraged.

PS. If this thing ever gets off the ground, I will probably post another 
email tot his list with a call for interested performers to send PR, CDs, 
etc. Until then, thanks in advance for all of the sage advice I know I will 
get.

Noah Budin
Singer/songwriter
Cleveland, OH
NBudin (at) aol(dot)com