Venues and live performance

Question 0

What does a promoter do?

Answer 0

Promote and organise shows as well as booking artists via the media and by putting up posters/handing out flyers in the local area.
Work with the artist to make sure all their needs are covered (PA, effects).

Question 1

What are some health and safety measures a venue must take in order to make it safe for artists and attendees?

Answer 1

Have trained first-aid staff
Put up no smoking signs
Must have legal strobe lighting
Lots of fire exits so there is easier access in the event of a fire
Security in front of the stage so the crowd can’t disrupt a performance.
Don’t overcrowd the venue otherwise people may get hurt by being trampled or squashed.
Have bouncers to guard the doors and deal with incidents to keep the event safe for attendees and performers.
Wires taped down with white tape to avoid people tripping over them and it reduces the risk of injury.

Question 2

What are the advantages of performing in large multi-use spaces?

Answer 2

Excellent sound and technical facilities
Huge publicity and promotion
Higher fee from tickets sold

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of performing in large multi-use spaces?

Answer 3

Have to be already famous to perform at one
Costs much more to hire
Less intimate interaction with the audience

Question 4

What are the advantages of performing at small/medium local venues?

Answer 4

Intimate atmosphere
Closer to audience
More accessible for local bands
Caters for the community

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of performing at small/medium local venues?

Answer 5

Poor sound quality and technical facilities
Limited audience
Less publicity/promotion