Sample concerts & costs
'Standard' classical concert
Overture/suite/symphony Orchestras requirements: 40-50 players in a small-medium sized venue |
Average costs includes
Venue: £150-£250 Music: £30-£45* Publicity: £20-£30+ |
'Standard' classical concert
Overture/suite/symphony + concerto Orchestras requirements: 40-50 players in a small-medium sized venue |
Average costs includes
Venue: £150-£250 Music: £30-£45* Publicity: £20-£30+ Small gift for soloist: £10-15 |
Larger Symphonic concert
Overture/Tone Poem/Large Suite or Symphony e.g "The Planets" Orchestras requirements: 50-70 players in a medium-large sized venue |
Average costs include
Venue: £200-£300 Music: £40-£50* Publicity: £20-£30+ |
Large 'themed' concert
Suite/dances + Marches/Film & TV music/popular music Orchestras requirements: 50-100 players in a large venue, possible need for PA system, tiered stage. Ample parking for players and percussionists |
Average costs includes
Venue: £200-£500+ Music: £40-£100+ * Publicity: £30-£50+ Other: possibly some specialised percussion |