A big disappointment for me was during this event.
We performed using 10 watters (budget at that time).. Wanted to mic it up but the AVA don't allow to raise the volume..
They were afraid the BOSE speakers would spoil... Like wth?
I've been doing their job (AV) for 8 years and I know my stuff..
Moral of the story; check with the organisers if they allow a mic up in the first place..
We screwed up that performance cause it was basically a vocal and drums kinda thing in the end..