Chapter Thirteen

Question 1

what are the four main factors of deciding teh right venue?

Answer 1

1. Size
2. Location
3. Population
4. Versatility

Question 2

Size?

Answer 2

• Seating capacity (show amount for different sports/events)
• Standing-room capacity
• Ticketing and merchandising outlets capacity
• Parking capacity
• Restroom and food facilities
• Number of emergency exits and safety precautions for house capacity

Question 3

Location?

Answer 3

• Geographic location: Is the venue located near a large metropolitan area such as New York City or Boston, or is it
  in a more isolated metropolitan area?
• Size of the surrounding town or city: Is it in a rural, suburban, or urban area?
• Available amenities: Are there hotels, shopping, and restaurants needed to accommodate event goers?
• Accessibility of location: Are highways, public transportation, trains, and airports accessible?
• Safety of the location: Is the area well-lit and built-up, or economically depressed?

Question 4

Population?

Answer 4

• Population size: Can the surrounding community provide venue employees?
• Population and income level: Can the target audience afford tickets taxes for maintenance, and cleanup costs?
• Population interests: What kinds of events do they want to see: sports, theater, or movies?
• Population support for the venue: Will people attend events, support the construction of venues in their
  neighborhood, and welcome out-of-towners attending events?
• Local businesses and merchants: Will the venue contribute
  to or compete with local employers and retailers?

Question 5

Versatility?

Answer 5

• Sports Events (i.e., professional hockey team)
• Entertainment (i.e., Concerts, Family Shows)
• Business (i.e., Conventions & Trade Shows)