how much should i be charging?

[DjDennis]

I dont take any shows that people call after 6pm for clubs

and 2pm for weddings/parties mobile wise

dont like it then tough because here no one else will either

actually a lot of companies dont take any calls after the end of trading on a friday

as all gear and djs are already booked out

[DJMitchNMatch]

he sounds like a dick

[Genetic]

i spoke to the initial organiser tonight and he'd still like me to come and put on a set, he said free drinks and he'll pay me still just not as much, if i have to bring any equipment he'll pay me extra for that.

he apologised for it getting pulled out from underneath me as he was given the impression that i was working and wouldn't be able to make it... damn missus

[RhemyD]

ok, if your doing this mobile wise then you need to declare etc as mentioned above... if your just doing this as a hobbey and not as mobile then charge something fair and reasonable, dont make it out to be a professional service and then that way you dont need to declare it as the ATO consider it to be a hobbey that you can recover some of your setup costs for.

if your doing it professional make sure you have public liability insurance, are PPCA lisenced (as its a private party not a venue) and bring lighting to complement your show.

as far as the other guy goes... he sounds like a backstabber... hope hes not a mate of yours...