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ST: Where do we park?

2007-12-31T08:19:27Z

Where do we park?

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	===== Where =====		===== Where =====
	* Where do we load in?		* Where do we park?
			** Is there a loading zone or loading bay?
			* Where do we load in?
	* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage?		* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage?
	* Where do you want us to go during the breaks? (the bar, the lounge, a "band" table).		* Where do you want us to go during the breaks? (the bar, the lounge, a "band" table).

ST: Most of these have been incorporated into the Who, What, When... model below.

2007-12-31T08:12:27Z

Most of these have been incorporated into the Who, What, When... model below.

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	=== Questions to Ask When Scouting the Venue ===		=== Questions to Ask When Scouting the Venue ===
	==== General Questions ====		==== General Questions ====
			Most of these have been incorporated into the Who, What, When... model below.
	* What volume is acceptable in this place?		* What volume is acceptable in this place?
	* What external noise factors are there?		* What external noise factors are there?
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	===== Who =====		===== Who =====
	* Who is in the audience?		* Who is in the audience?
			** Does the type of crowd change throughout the night? How quickly?
	* Who do we talk to if there are issues?		* Who do we talk to if there are issues?
	* Who do we talk to to get paid?		* Who do we talk to to get paid?
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	===== What =====		===== What =====
	* What kind of music are you expecting?		* What volume is acceptable in this place?
			* What external noise factors are there?
			* What kind of music are you expecting?
	* What kind of sound system do you have?		* What kind of sound system do you have?
	* What kind of music do you play in the background?		* What kind of music do you play in the background?
			* What kind of stage do you have?
			** How big is it?
			** Where is it?
			** Is it elevated?
	* What is the dress code?		* What is the dress code?
	* What is your policy about food and drink for the performers?		* What is your policy about food and drink for the performers?

ST: formatting

2007-12-31T07:07:58Z

formatting

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	* Are there sound issues you weren't aware of?		* Are there sound issues you weren't aware of?
	* How far ahead of time can I set up? Is the stage area being used for something else before I play?		* How far ahead of time can I set up? Is the stage area being used for something else before I play?
	* I have my own PA. Am I allowed to use it, or do you insist on my using the one you have set up? Is there a house sound-man?		* I have my own PA.
			** Am I allowed to use it, or
			** do you insist on my using the one you have set up?
			**Is there a house sound-man?
	* Which entrance do you prefer I bring my equipment through, and how far is it to the stage?		* Which entrance do you prefer I bring my equipment through, and how far is it to the stage?
	* If you won't be at the venue when I'm playing, who is my contact person, for pay and instructions?		* If you won't be at the venue when I'm playing, who is my contact person, for pay and instructions?

ST: link to the message board

2007-12-31T07:04:43Z

link to the message board

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	This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series.		This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series.
			These questions were contributed in [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6806048934/m/9051069215?r=9051069215#9051069215 Scouting the Venue] — a discussion on the {{Forum}}
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	* Which entrance do you prefer I bring my equipment through, and how far is it to the stage?		* Which entrance do you prefer I bring my equipment through, and how far is it to the stage?
	* If you won't be at the venue when I'm playing, who is my contact person, for pay and instructions?		* If you won't be at the venue when I'm playing, who is my contact person, for pay and instructions?
	* And of course: How big is the stage? IS there a stage? Is it raised at all? Do you have lighting of any kind? How far away is the power?		* And of course:
			** How big is the stage?
			** IS there a stage?
			** Is it raised at all?
			** Do you have lighting of any kind?
			** How far away is the power?

	==== Topical Break Down ====		==== Topical Break Down ====
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	* Who is running the sound system?		* Who is running the sound system?
	* Who else will need to access the stage?		* Who else will need to access the stage?
	~~<br />~~Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers.		** Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers.

	===== What =====		===== What =====
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	* How is the stage lit?		* How is the stage lit?
	* How do you want us to access the stage?		* How do you want us to access the stage?
	~~<br />~~Is there a set route through the venue.		** Is there a set route through the venue.

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ST: ready for transclusion

2007-12-31T06:55:20Z

ready for transclusion

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	This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series.		This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series.

ST at 06:53, 31 December 2007

2007-12-31T06:53:55Z

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	This article is part of the [[~~Category:~~Succeeding in the Performing Arts~~\|Succeeding in the Performing Arts Series~~]]		This article is part of the [[Succeeding in the Performing Arts]] series.
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	==== Topical Break Down ====		==== Topical Break Down ====
	You might use a different model based on a time line through the event, or centered around the physical layout. This is far from complete, but food for thought.		You might use a different model based on a time line through the event, or centered around the physical layout. This is far from complete, but food for thought.
	==== Who ====		===== Who =====
	* Who is in the audience?		* Who is in the audience?
	* Who do we talk to if there are issues?		* Who do we talk to if there are issues?
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	<br />Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers.		<br />Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers.

	==== What ====		===== What =====
	* What kind of music are you expecting?		* What kind of music are you expecting?
	* What kind of sound system do you have?		* What kind of sound system do you have?
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	** Are you paying a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation Performing Rights Organization] to allow us to play copyrighted material? See: [http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/Performing_Rights_Org.html?sess=9cb88251b76388ef795fcca352f58734 Why are they pickin' on us little guy venues?]		** Are you paying a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation Performing Rights Organization] to allow us to play copyrighted material? See: [http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/Performing_Rights_Org.html?sess=9cb88251b76388ef795fcca352f58734 Why are they pickin' on us little guy venues?]

	==== When ====		===== When =====
	* When can we gain access to the premises?		* When can we gain access to the premises?
	* When can we access the stage area?		* When can we access the stage area?
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	** Are encores okay?		** Are encores okay?

	==== Where ====		===== Where =====
	* Where do we load in?		* Where do we load in?
	* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage?		* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage?
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	** Is there any place where the sound will not be reachable from the stage? (outside, separate rooms, balconies)		** Is there any place where the sound will not be reachable from the stage? (outside, separate rooms, balconies)

	==== Why ====		===== Why =====
	* Why does this venue have live music?		* Why does this venue have live music?
	* Why are the people in the audience there?		* Why are the people in the audience there?
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	** Will there be photographers, video, recording?		** Will there be photographers, video, recording?

	==== How ====		===== How =====
	* How big is the room?		* How big is the room?
	* How big is the stage?		* How big is the stage?
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	* How is the stage lit?		* How is the stage lit?
	* How do you want us to access the stage?		* How do you want us to access the stage?
	<br />* there is a set route through the venue.		<br />Is there a set route through the venue.

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ST: tabletoc

2007-12-31T06:49:43Z

tabletoc

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			This article is part of the [[Category:Succeeding in the Performing Arts\|Succeeding in the Performing Arts Series]]
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	=== Questions to Ask When Scouting the Venue ===		=== Questions to Ask When Scouting the Venue ===
	==== General Questions ====		==== General Questions ====

ST: First ed

2007-12-31T06:47:36Z

First ed

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=== Questions to Ask When Scouting the Venue ===
==== General Questions ====
* What volume is acceptable in this place?
* What external noise factors are there?
* Does the type of crowd change throughout the night? How quickly?
* Are there sound issues you weren't aware of?
* How far ahead of time can I set up? Is the stage area being used for something else before I play?
* I have my own PA. Am I allowed to use it, or do you insist on my using the one you have set up? Is there a house sound-man?
* Which entrance do you prefer I bring my equipment through, and how far is it to the stage?
* If you won't be at the venue when I'm playing, who is my contact person, for pay and instructions?
* And of course: How big is the stage? IS there a stage? Is it raised at all? Do you have lighting of any kind? How far away is the power?

==== Topical Break Down ====
You might use a different model based on a time line through the event, or centered around the physical layout. This is far from complete, but food for thought.
==== Who ====
* Who is in the audience?
* Who do we talk to if there are issues?
* Who do we talk to to get paid?
* Who is running the sound system?
* Who else will need to access the stage?
<br />Special events may have talkers, announcements, auctions, guest performers.

==== What ====
* What kind of music are you expecting?
* What kind of sound system do you have?
* What kind of music do you play in the background?
* What is the dress code?
* What is your policy about food and drink for the performers?
* What is your policy about having non-paid performers on the stage?
* What is your policy about original music?
** Are you paying a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation Performing Rights Organization] to allow us to play copyrighted material? See: [http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/Performing_Rights_Org.html?sess=9cb88251b76388ef795fcca352f58734 Why are they pickin' on us little guy venues?]

==== When ====
* When can we gain access to the premises?
* When can we access the stage area?
* When will the audience arrive?
<br />This can be important if this is a special event.
* When do we start playing?
* When do we take breaks?
* When will the announcements, events or speeches happen? (Special Events)
* When do we shut down?
** Are encores okay?

==== Where ====
* Where do we load in?
* Where do we store gear, bags, cases, anything that should not be visible on the stage?
* Where do you want us to go during the breaks? (the bar, the lounge, a "band" table).
* Where is the stage?
* Where are the electrical outlets?
** What else is on the same circuits?
** Are there any outlets that we should not use?
* Where does the sound have to be heard?
** Is there any place where the sound will not be reachable from the stage? (outside, separate rooms, balconies)

==== Why ====
* Why does this venue have live music?
* Why are the people in the audience there?
* Why are you holding this event? (Wedding, Funeral, Concert, Party, ...)
** Will there be photographers, video, recording?

==== How ====
* How big is the room?
* How big is the stage?
* How do we get paid?
* How do you want us to handle requests? (Happy Birthday?)
* How is the stage lit?
* How do you want us to access the stage?
<br />* there is a set route through the venue.

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