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  Some bands will march for free, usually local ones. However, others work as a business it is what they do, just like booking a band for a wedding or a concert it is another gig to them. We usually try and cover expenses anyway even for bands like the Sea Scouts etc as they have to travel and are also a charitable organisation.
  
  Majorette groups dont always take part for free either, they also have expenses to cover.
  
  Lack of entertainment in the Carnival has always been one of the biggest criticisms and I would have expected a little enthusiasm from the general public and support. The Carnival is an Event, it is free for the people who attend to watch and it should be entertaining.
  
  We are hopeful that this year the parade will be more than just a parade of queens and local floats and that Dover can start to look forward to their Carnival again.
  
  The Carnival is not about people promoting themselves by taking part it is about providing an entertaining event for the people of the town.
  
  If entertainment is your bread and butter would you take part in a different Carnival every weekend for free? If Carnival's were your promotional tools who would you charge for your services? Marching Bands train hard and travel some distance, if you take the £750.00 and divide it by the number of people in the band I think you will find that it isnt quite such a nice little earner.
  
  I would be happy to sit down and go through our reasonings and accounts with anyone who wants more information, or you could come along to one of our meetings.
  
  Thanks
  Sheli xxx

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