Mrs Browns Boys star Gary Hollywood slams artists who charge charities too much
dailyrecord.co.ukMrs Browns Boys actor Gary Hollywood has slammed bands who charge charities too much to play at their event - and says it's time for a rethink.
Gary is a patron of the Les Hoey MBE Dreammaker charity and gives his services for free to the cause which helps children with life threatening illnesses.
He regularly attends their events and is happy to speak at them whenever is required, but was recently left stunned at the "horrendous" prices some musicians charge for appearances.Gary says many are charging as much as £20-25,000 for a mere half hour set - and that it is out of order.
He told The Daily Record : "It’s horrendous what some of the musicians charge to play a charity gig. Some of the bands can come up to twenty to twenty five thousands for a half hour set. "I've been hearing whats going on.
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