We were playing a beer festival on Friday with a local band, and there was handbag action when it came to sharing kit. Here are my top tips for a happy, calm kitshare at a gig.
1. You don't have to share. If you don't want to don't. Just say "I'd rather not". Definitely don't agree begrudgingly and then be a pain.
2. People don't have to share their kit with you. It's expensive and you are a stranger. You wouldn't expect them to loan you their car. If someone declines that's ok. Be an adult. You don't know what crappy experiences they've had in the past.
3. Ask how things work. Don't screw around with the eq without checking. Equally, it's only eq (see what I did there?) so setting it back the way it was, is no issue. If it is, then just decline politely.
4. Be polite. Someone is loaning you something valuable, you don't have to buy them dinner, but a name and a handshake goes a long way. And in my experience drunk strangers don't get favours.
5. Don't turn up without everything you need to play your gig. There is NO EXCUSE. Kitshare is about making things easier, not making up for your poor preparation/attitude.
Finally, once you've played clear down the stage quickly, leave it tidy and say 'Thank you'.
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