Choosing a venue for a music event is not easy. A music show comes with nuances that have to pay attention to, or else the quality suffers.
Mr. David, who manages bookings at www.chennaiconventioncentre.com tells us- “Knowing your audience is the first step involved when choosing a venue. Points to be considered also includes the seating capacity, parking facilities, power back-up, other amenities etc.”
From the sound equipment the location has to the physical address of the venue, there are 5 factors that need to be considered. So, before booking a place that seems to be perfect for a music show ask these five questions. They will save you from a less-than stellar show where the audience boos you out.
1. Where is the venue located?
The style of the music and the crowd you attract are the vital elements of deciding a venue. For example, a show that may be perfect for an amphitheatre will not sound as good in a closed hall. The vice versa is also true. Some music is better listened to in a place that shuts off all outside noise. Therefore, scrutinize the venue. Decide if it suits the kind of music that will be played in the event. The next step is to consider the physical location of the site.
Is it accessible by public transport? Is it near the airport like Chennai Convention Centre? Does it connect to the main roadway? When the answers to these questions are yes, then it makes it easier for potential attendees to reach it which equates to better foot-fall.
2. How big is the venue?
There is no use booking a place that can hold only 100 people when you are expecting 500. Thus, the capacity of the
venue is crucial. You want each attendee to have a comfortable space to sit or stand while listening to music.
3. What is the layout of the venue?
You don’t want to hire a venue that has terrible acoustics. Sometimes big halls dissipate sound which makes for a bad music show experience. Consider if the hall or arena is bouncing off sound from different surfaces. If the music is being absorbed, then it will not reach the audience. Pick a place that has an architectural layout that suits the tempo and rhythm of your music.
4. Do they have a good sound setup?
Technology plays a significant role in music events. It is, ergo, mandatory to get a venue that has the latest equipment and gadgets. A good sound setup can cover up other drawbacks like less space or layout.
5. What audience will the venue draw?
A rock band fan will never prefer to attend a show that takes place in a theatre. Similarly, a classical music lover would like to go to an event that is hosted in a proper convention hall. The last question to ask before deciding a venue is what type of audience it will draw and does it match with your fanbase?
