Brainstorming how live music returns
Jun 9, 2020 14:08:16 GMT -5
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Post by northside on Jun 9, 2020 14:08:16 GMT -5
We don't have this thread yet, correct? I'm starting it to avoid getting an off-topic yellow card or flag elsewhere!!
Following on the recent discussion of how big outdoor venue, small crowd, solo amplified acoustic (or electric) gigs will work before the alternatives work very well...
Yes, that control point problem is huge. When has that control point ever been smooth and fast, especially when combining ticket checks with contraband checks. Well, it could be honor system on the contraband check. Never mind, THAT will never work. Or wait in line in a vehicle, but no vehicle search and no check after driving in. Nevermind, even worse idea. The event we just attended had parking right nearby (we had to walk a whole 50 feet from our parked car to our table). No check point, wander in from any direction as you please. But there was still the problem of people walking by at any given moment. Profit goals might have to change for the earliest events (tips, online payment, free event and food purchases, etc.). I know that none of this works for festivals, it ONLY works right now for small low attendance music in a large field or park with broad entry and seating options, and full participation by everyone on the rules. Yikes!. Music w/o alcohol = fatal flaw. Alcohol (and tinnitis) w/o shouting/spitting/personal space invasion = fatal flaw. And lastly only solo acoustic for the future of live music = as mentioned, TEHO, and Need For That Vaccine!
Anyway, just brainstorming. At least we got one local event in at the right, hard to duplicate formula.
Any ideas, post 'em here.
Shout out to Smosey, who has been researching!
Following on the recent discussion of how big outdoor venue, small crowd, solo amplified acoustic (or electric) gigs will work before the alternatives work very well...
Yes, that control point problem is huge. When has that control point ever been smooth and fast, especially when combining ticket checks with contraband checks. Well, it could be honor system on the contraband check. Never mind, THAT will never work. Or wait in line in a vehicle, but no vehicle search and no check after driving in. Nevermind, even worse idea. The event we just attended had parking right nearby (we had to walk a whole 50 feet from our parked car to our table). No check point, wander in from any direction as you please. But there was still the problem of people walking by at any given moment. Profit goals might have to change for the earliest events (tips, online payment, free event and food purchases, etc.). I know that none of this works for festivals, it ONLY works right now for small low attendance music in a large field or park with broad entry and seating options, and full participation by everyone on the rules. Yikes!. Music w/o alcohol = fatal flaw. Alcohol (and tinnitis) w/o shouting/spitting/personal space invasion = fatal flaw. And lastly only solo acoustic for the future of live music = as mentioned, TEHO, and Need For That Vaccine!
Anyway, just brainstorming. At least we got one local event in at the right, hard to duplicate formula.
Any ideas, post 'em here.
Shout out to Smosey, who has been researching!
