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Starting a Monthly Event

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  • 12-03-2017 12:16am
    #1
    Help!!!!
    Registered Users Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭


    In my area there's not much rock/alternative live music but there's quite a lot of people into that music. So I was thinking of starting up a monthly event. Was thinking a DJ playing rock/alternative followed by a band ( which I have a fairly decent one lined up ) but I've never ran something like this before. I have a venue in mind & I think I could get the venue for free (they get the bar takings).
    Mainly looking for advise, I know its about ticket sales but am I missing anything? Security....etc
    Anyone on here run or have run something similar?


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    Noise Annoys
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭Noise Annoys


    Just do it. Ticket sales can be fairly easily co-ordinated through Eventbrite (they take a percentage). The venue should supply security, if you really need it.
    Get a friend or two to help out - one to do the door on the night and another helping you promote it beforehand.

    Do it as a once off first to gauge the interest. These things take a bit of work on the organisational side of things, but they are more easily achievable that you might think.
    I've been involved in a few similar things. As I said, just do it. It will work out!


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    zoobizoo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭zoobizoo


    Difficult to get people to pay into music gigs because there is so much free music on in bars and pubs.

    The venue should give it to you for free, yes.

    Would you do with with a couple of mates to spread the workload?

    Is it a money making venture or just a bit of a hobby / fun?


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