how to organise a gig?
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paganified
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contacts.
have a proper plan.
determine to achieve what you started or intending to do.
be patient.
be practical.
money.
have good public relations technique.
all the best.
have a proper plan.
determine to achieve what you started or intending to do.
be patient.
be practical.
money.
have good public relations technique.
all the best.
Pick a few good bands who will attract a proper audience (as opposed to just picking bands who are able to sell tickets however good or bad they are).
Proper venue.
People skill.
Proper advertisement plans.
Be open to suggestions but at the same time be firm with what you believe in, and basically just have fun.
Having hot chicks around doesnt hurt either heh.
Proper venue.
People skill.
Proper advertisement plans.
Be open to suggestions but at the same time be firm with what you believe in, and basically just have fun.
Having hot chicks around doesnt hurt either heh.
FrancescaAnn
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Making Your Contacts
-Talk to bands and organizers at local gigs and stay in contact with them.
-Make sure you keep a good relationship with them
Getting a Venue
-Have the option of holding a seated or standing gig and already have a PA system and stage installed; this cuts costs.
-Make sure you book your venue at least a month in advance of the gig.
-Set an age limit. If the venue has a bar, decide whether it will be distributing alcohol or not. If it is, it must be an over-age event.
Getting Bands, Extra Staff and Equipment
-Pick one band that has a large fan base and often headlines gigs about this size. They will be your headliners and will ensure that you get a large enough crowd. (optional!!!)
-Pick your other bands. Probably get at least one band that is totally unheard of; they can open the night and it will promote them, as well as earn you one new contact. (POMOTE LOCAL SCENE!)
-Calculate the costs of getting bands. Some bands may have a fee, but often, unsigned/local bands will play for free. However, don't take advantage of their generosity and always set aside some cold hard cash from the budget to buy a drink for the bands or something.
Line up, Times and Timing
-Give each starting band equal stage time.
-Organising gear requirements, gear sharing and sound check times is tricky, communication is important.
Advertising& Publicity
-Do your own advertisement.
-Get bands to spread the posters on their myspace too
-Everyone plays a part
Calculating Ticket Prices
-Sell tickets on the door
-Don't force your bands to sell tickets.
Check in with the Sound Engineer, Door Staff and Bands to make sure everything is running smoothly.
ALL THE BEST!!
-Talk to bands and organizers at local gigs and stay in contact with them.
-Make sure you keep a good relationship with them
Getting a Venue
-Have the option of holding a seated or standing gig and already have a PA system and stage installed; this cuts costs.
-Make sure you book your venue at least a month in advance of the gig.
-Set an age limit. If the venue has a bar, decide whether it will be distributing alcohol or not. If it is, it must be an over-age event.
Getting Bands, Extra Staff and Equipment
-Pick one band that has a large fan base and often headlines gigs about this size. They will be your headliners and will ensure that you get a large enough crowd. (optional!!!)
-Pick your other bands. Probably get at least one band that is totally unheard of; they can open the night and it will promote them, as well as earn you one new contact. (POMOTE LOCAL SCENE!)
-Calculate the costs of getting bands. Some bands may have a fee, but often, unsigned/local bands will play for free. However, don't take advantage of their generosity and always set aside some cold hard cash from the budget to buy a drink for the bands or something.
Line up, Times and Timing
-Give each starting band equal stage time.
-Organising gear requirements, gear sharing and sound check times is tricky, communication is important.
Advertising& Publicity
-Do your own advertisement.
-Get bands to spread the posters on their myspace too
-Everyone plays a part
Calculating Ticket Prices
-Sell tickets on the door
-Don't force your bands to sell tickets.
Check in with the Sound Engineer, Door Staff and Bands to make sure everything is running smoothly.
ALL THE BEST!!
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The above has the basic principle there.
The key is to make sure you have everything included in your plan.
Make sure to schedule your programme properly. remember that sound checks take time (often longer than the performance to do it properly)
It also takes time for bands to changeover on stage as well.
Also, it really helps to have a concept that links everything together, rather than just a bunch of bands playing on a stage.
And make sure you have someone in your team who know a bit about sound production, that way the rental contractor will be able to work with you better cause you can tell them what you want. If you don't know they will often just give the minimum and it wont turn out good
The key is to make sure you have everything included in your plan.
Make sure to schedule your programme properly. remember that sound checks take time (often longer than the performance to do it properly)
It also takes time for bands to changeover on stage as well.
Also, it really helps to have a concept that links everything together, rather than just a bunch of bands playing on a stage.
And make sure you have someone in your team who know a bit about sound production, that way the rental contractor will be able to work with you better cause you can tell them what you want. If you don't know they will often just give the minimum and it wont turn out good
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