Festivals are not only fun to attend, but also offer interesting opportunities to earn some extra income. Especially for students and scholars, this is an attractive option during the summer months. But how much can you actually earn if you work at a festival through a temp agency? In this blog, we dive into the numbers and give you a realistic picture of what to expect.
Hourly wages and working hours
The hourly wage for festival work through temp agencies is usually between €10 and €15 per hour. This often includes vacation pay and hours. The exact amount depends on your age, experience and the specific position. Keep in mind that you may have to work evenings, nights or weekends as festivals usually last several days.
A festival day quickly adds up to 8 to 12 hours of work, depending on your exact task and schedule. If you work an entire weekend, you could end up with 24 to 36 hours. Add to that any assembly and disassembly days and you're looking at a good number of hours for one festival.
Calculation example
Let's take a math example. Suppose you work a festival weekend from Friday to Sunday and rotate 10 hours each day. That's a total of 30 working hours. With an hourly wage of €12.50 gross, you then earn €375 from this weekend. If you work 5 or so such weekends throughout the festival season, you'll soon have earned €1,875.
Overtime and allowances
In addition to the standard hourly wage, you can often earn extra with overtime and surcharges. Festivals usually go on late into the night and many staffing agencies pay a surcharge for night work. This can be as much as 25% extra on top of your normal hourly wage. So if you work through the night, this can give your income a nice boost.
Travel allowance and festival ticket
In addition to your pay, many employment agencies offer additional benefits for working at festivals. For example, you often get your travel expenses reimbursed to and from the event. Depending on the distance, this can save dozens of dollars. Some agencies even give a full festival ticket as a gift if you work a minimum number of hours. This way you can also enjoy the performances and festival atmosphere in your free time.
Is working at a festival worth it?
Whether working at a festival is financially worthwhile for you depends on your personal situation and expectations. It is not a lot of money, but you can make a nice little extra money. Moreover, you get the chance to experience backstage how a festival is organized and gain valuable work experience.
Don't forget that working at a festival is also just hard work. Long days, a lot on your feet and little rest in between. But if you can stand that and are looking for a fun side job in a unique environment, festival work through a temp agency is definitely worth considering.
Conclusion
Working at a festival through a temp agency will earn you on average between €10 and €15 per hour. With overtime, night bonuses and possible travel allowances or free tickets, you can boost this amount further. For a weekend of festival work, you'll quickly end up with a few hundred euros net.
Is this the fastest way to get rich? No. But it is a unique opportunity to earn extra money in a festival environment and gain valuable experience. If you are a festival lover and don't mind hard work, a side job at festivals is definitely worth considering.
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