Key Features of an Awesome Concert Venue

The experience of going to a concert is unparalleled. There’s the sense of belonging, knowing everyone present has a shared love of the band and is looking forward to a great time. Energy is high. Excitement and positivity radiates from the entire crowd. Music can bring people together in a powerful way. It transcends boundaries and provides an escape from the mundane and the anxiety of everyday life.

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COVID-Proofing Your Venue

While a return to the packed concert halls of yore still appears to be some ways off, a lot of fans and artists alike have grown tired of live streaming shows, yearn for the face to face experience, and are looking for an alternative way to safely enjoy music in person. 

An overcrowded, poorly ventilated basement show might not fly, but with all the information we have gained about COVID-19 over the past year, there is more science available than ever on how to safely execute a live and in-person performance. 

Here, we offer some tips on how to make the experience as safe as possible for both artists and fans.

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How To Host An Outdoor Concert

Concerts are something people look forward to because they’re a great experience from beginning to end. There’s nothing quite like finding your seat, enjoying snacks from the refreshment bar and jamming out to your favorite songs.

Sometimes it’s even better to go to an outdoor concert because of the fresh air and constant breeze. You may want to host one in the future to keep everyone comfortable, so check out a few tips to host an outdoor concert that rocks even more than the music!

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How To Prepare A Space For House Shows

House shows are always popular with traveling musicians, both for those with an existing fanbase or those who want to build a fanbase. For musicians, house shows are a way to reach a new audience, connect with other musicians and those who support them, and maybe even get a few extra perks along the way — like financial support or a place to stay for the night. 

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Tips For Musicians When Performing In Bars

Bars, cover bands and summertime go hand in hand. In almost every town around the world, you will find a club or a bar that hosts live music. This is an opportunity that can enable a band, solo or duo artists to engage with the crowd and make money.

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The Importance Of Making Music Venues More Accessible

When booking agents, planners, and even artists are putting together a tour, accessibility isn’t always at the forefront of their minds. It’s understandable — they have a lot to think about, after all. But, with over 3.6 million people in the U.S. bound to a wheelchair and countless others with disabilities, music venues that are more accessible should be an important consideration for every single show. 

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Music Show Admission: Sales Management For Your Venue

Performing live at music shows is always such a rush. You play or sing to overjoyed fans and it seems like the rest of the world melts away. But it’s also necessary to think about practical elements such as admission and merchandise sales.

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7 Best Outdoor Music Venues Of 2019

Music is the thing that has always remained close to the soul. Whether we are going for a picnic, camping, hiking, road trips, or waiting for something, music is the ultimate time pass. Music can make everything seem more interesting. So, here we are going to tell you some things about the most amazing outdoor music venues. These destinations can surely make a place in the Gear Spie Blog for Outdoor fun. So, explore these places and decide which one you like the most.

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Does Every Outside Concert Venue Supply Facilities For Attendees?

An outside concert venue can take more time in order to prepare for the event. You have to take into account the number of people that will attend and any permits that may be required. Here are some of the things that you’ll need to take into account so that you can provide the attendees with a fun and safe experience.

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Music Venue Maintenance: 4 Areas For Owners To Focus On

A music venue needs to be maintained in order to attract your customers to the big event. There are areas that you should focus your efforts in order to make your venue more appealing. Here are some of the projects that you should tackle as the owner of the venue.

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How To Approach Venues About Booking

Knowing how to properly represent yourself to venues is an essential skill for independent artists. There is no definitive playbook for getting gigs, but here are some things that can help.

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Tagging Fail: How To Keep Your Music Venue Free Of Graffiti

While bouncers and indoor surveillance cameras do a good job of protecting your music venue and the guests inside of it, you may be overlooking the outside of your club. Night after night, the outside walls of your business run the risk of serving as a graffiti artist’s canvas. Graffiti is unsightly and sometimes difficult to remove, so it’s important you take steps to prevent problems.

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Music Festival: How To Build A Great Venue That Will Last For Years

It’s easy to build a stage. If you want a stage that will still be there for next year’s festival, however, you’ll need to build with a bit more caution. Here are just four tips for constructing a reliable and durable music venue.

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How To Partner With Your Venues And Promote Like A Pro

It’s tough. We have to work. And for some of us, gigging is the only or main source of income we’ve got. So when something is funny with the money (not funny “ha ha”, but funny “heck naw”), it could get a little stressful. But, just for a second…

What if we thought of our venues more as PARTNERSHIPS vs. PAYDAYS? What if we took some time to focus on some cool things about the club in addition to our expectations of them? 

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