Im aware that I seem to be coming across as a massive dick to even suggest that promoters consider musicians into their pre-decided pay structure as they do soundmen and bar staff
that line resonated with me, Eoghan. Wearing my 'other' hat as a gaa-boy, the same type of conversation is going on over there. Basically, loads of cash gets pumped into the sport and the only ones who don't see any of it are the ones actually providing the entertainment that's being sold. You have all sorts around teams; physios, masseuses, nutritionists, etc, all being paid a wedge. Players and management? Not a sniff of a euro (officially).
I have sympathy with both sides here, though maybe it's a discussion for another thread. It's always good to see the range of venue choices expanding.