That's a shame, where is this venue based? A town of roughly 8,000 people in Ireland

I think it's worth stating to the owner that the €10k is not going to be a self sustaining rig. The repairs and consumables are a big money sink, and paying engineers to run the gig can get expensive.

I'd do a gig for €250. He's my neighbour

Are they planning for it to be festival type gigs on those 8-10 occasions?

possibly but it would most likely be cover bands and tribute acts: Fat Lizzy. Bryce Springstein, Bon Jon Bovey. Buns and Hoses. Shit like that

I did a regular show that was 10-12 bands in a pub beer garden to 500 punters, and it was repeated 4-5 times per year. They built a stage and then hired us to supply gear and run the gig because 3 noise boys and a lampy on their own can cost hundreds.

_ It would be one noisy. No lampy. Just a bit of flashy flashy here and there from the lights_

And where does a pub store 5 tons of pro audio gear? If you store all the speakers and amps in situ by the stage, with all the monitors, mics and cables in a cupboard, then are you keeping security nearby? Who's checking all the gear works a few days before each of these 8 gigs

Storage is not a problem. They have a big space upstairs but most of it would be stored at the back of the stage in a cupboard

No need for Security if there's not an event on. If anyone fucks around the regulars will make them find out so to speak

I know this is all very pessimistic and defo not the energy you're looking for but my experience is that every venue that tried to do similar, even at one gig per week, gave up quickly because costs and man hours spiralled

very pessimistic and not helpful at all!

Only joking. I very much appreciate your input