For obvious reasons, this one isn't appropriate for Facebook:

[jaketherat]

How do you tell someone "No, your band is completely shit and will never get a booking at my night." but do it nicely?

I mean, in most circumstances I'd just say it, but in some cases delicacy is required. I struggle with this!

Comments

[miss_soap]

I'd say something woolly and ambiguous along the lines of 'Your particular presentation style and performance elements will jar with the style of the evening. Sorry.'

[el_mentiroso]

i've booked so many shitty bands because i couldn't figure this out. eventually it just became, sorry no i don't think that'll work out well.

[ophelia_bitz]

Palm them off with a recommendation for another club?

[craigclare]

Book them and then pelt them with tomatoes* while thery are on.

*don't bother taking them out of the tin first.