seaborgium
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I think they have to be paid for these things as part of a union agreement with Unison. They may donate these appearance fees to charity later, but certainly get paid for charity concerts to Pointless Celebrities. Equally I know people have tried to get them to appear for nothing, and cannot as why should they do their job for nothing and may cost them money to get there and stay overnight etc. One act I know of was asked to come to a new restaurant opening, and the owner thought they could sit playing songs on their guitar all day while people came in, but no intention of paying them or giving them food.D
Didn’t he get paid for SoccerAid too?
I know he gave a load of dosh to Great Ormand St, from a Tattler, but bloody hell they keep it quiet when they trouser the money.
Terry Wogan used to get paid for “ Children in Need” too.
It’s a bit rich to sit there as a multi millionaire telling grannies and peeps on minimum wage to get donating.
Someone told me Ken Dodd used to claim expenses from Charity gigs for hotels then drive home!