https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f Yoana Tomova Quartz ID:156985 ULN: 3968617648 College ID:160327 en-us 2018-06-13 20:04:50 UTC 2024-10-15 06:04:35 UTC hello@padlet.com 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084103 This source is based on the topic of organising a gig from a professional, personal point of view. It is by the Melbourne Indie rock band called 'Frida' and it discusses simple tips and tricks for a successful live performance from choosing a venue to frequent mistakes.]]> 2018-06-13 20:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084103 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084703 2018-06-13 20:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084703 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084736 According to this source, an important aspect of organising a successful gig is rehearsing as much as possible. They recommend 'heavy-duty practice' once a week and additional practices up until the gig to take the pressure off: "We’ve had our weekly practice times pretty much set in stone for years now, so we just know that on Monday nights, we do Frida". As well as group rehearsal, the band is very keen on doing individual practice - this way they can each focus on themselves without having to stress about everyone else around them. Individual practice allows you to discover your strengths as well as weaknesses and work towards improving]]> 2018-06-13 20:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267084736 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267086996 The band lets the readers know that nerves are normal and happen to everyone and then continue on to saying that it happens to them as well - this allows them to connect to their audience and takes some of the pressure off.
Moving on they then recommend different methods to 'shake off the nerves' before a big show: one way is through meditation; "there are heaps of apps for meditation but I use Headspace, it’s awesome – but if you’re not into meditating or find it difficult in a noisy gig situation, I’d just recommend taking some time out by yourself to relax pre-gig for a little bit."]]> 2018-06-13 20:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267086996 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267087393 The band recommends always personally checking out the venue before booking: "We are pretty open to performing anywhere, however – the venue will become blacklisted if we have a bad experience, ie. bad sound, rude staff etc."]]> 2018-06-13 20:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267087393 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267089002 2018-06-13 20:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267089002 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267089062 Frida takes their job very seriously especially when it comes to performing live in front of an audience so getting drunk before or during a performance is not an option: "It's not funny or cool".
Although having one glass of wine might help take the edge off and relieve some stress, it's unprofessional: "..the one thought that keeps coming back is: I do not drink at my office job. Why should I drink at my music-job?"]]> 2018-06-13 20:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267089062 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267090587 The band are encouraging their readers to not be embarrassed to do their weird vocal warm ups because they can go a long way and so can straining your vocal chords if you're singing without warming up: "It is way more embarrassing to sound rusty on stage than to be caught singing “Bella Signora” by the bar staff."]]> 2018-06-13 21:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267090587 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267091061 According to Frida, writing your setlist and/or writing down anything you're going to say to the audience is better done before hand instead of last minute or not doing it at all. This prevents from getting into and sharing embarrassing stories and miscommunications. In addition they advise not to crack inside jokes with audience members during performances as it 'alienates those who don't know you']]> 2018-06-13 21:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267091061 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267091565 A frequent mistake made by performers is to immediately stop when they make a minor mistake. The band advises to be professional and keep going. "Make it your number one priority to be interesting" - as an artist your job is to make people stop talking over you by performing. What better way to do that than to be interesting and entertain the audience.]]> 2018-06-13 21:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267091565 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267092225 This source is talking from a general point of view and it discusses tips on organising a successful live performance: It includes aspects like different types of venues you can hire, different costs and insurance.]]> 2018-06-13 21:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267092225 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267175577 This source has come from a personal experience where we went to the actual hall to see for ourselves aspects like what type of music suits the atmosphere, stage layout and the general environment around it.]]> 2018-06-14 10:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267175577 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267176382 1. Talk to bands/organisers at local gigs and stay in contact with them - keeping in touch with people who work in the music industry is vary important because you never know when it can come in handy, e.g. you might need a band to play on a short notice or you might need a marketing team to promote the show
2. Offer to help others when they're organising gigs - volunteering to set up equipment, promote the show or sell tickets wil get you access to the show and they will owe you a favour.
3. Once you've attended a couple of gigs, you would've met a couple of bands - keeping a good/positive relationship with them can go a long way when you need to book a band to perform.]]> 2018-06-14 10:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267176382 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267179823 1. Rent a venue for your gig and book it on time - the website recommends avenues like local theatres, cinemas, schools and function rooms as they're often open to be rented. Once you've found a suitable venue you have to make sure it is within their rules to hold a live event. They recommend taking in account pubs that are dedicated to live music (open mic nights, karaoke nights, etc) because not only their capacity is 100-300 people but they should also have sound engineers and and in house PA.
Booking your venue at least a month in advance so you have plenty of time to find bands, promote the show and sell tickets to fill up the capacity.
2. Consider the cost of the venue - Make sure that renting the venue is included in your budget.
3. Standing or seated audience? General admission or reserved seats? - A standing audience would allow more people to fit in the venue and it allows them to dance and have fun. In addition, majority of people prefer general admission tickets because it's on a 'first come first serve' basis so everyone has an equal shot at sitting in the from row.
6. Security and age limit - Some venues already have appointed staff at the doors but you could also ask more confident friends to do security however laws usually require professionals. Deciding on an age limit depends on whether or not the venue will be selling alcohol (alcohol increases the cost of your insurance).
7. Insurance - You should always check if Public Liability Insurance (PLI), is included in the venue and if not you would have to pay for it: ' 200 bucks for insurance for the night is better than a million dollars lawsuit'.

]]> 2018-06-14 10:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267179823 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267190384 1. Determine which bands will be playing - Usually you would need three to six acts. In order to attract a larger audience you should find a band with a larger fan base to headline the show. The rest of the bands, like the support, should also have a solid fanbase because that way more people will be a attracted to come. On the other hand getting one band that is somewhat unheard of will earn you a new contact and will promote their music. It is recommended that you let the new band open the show.
2.Calculate the costs of getting bands - Bands with larger fan bases might charge a certain fee but majority of local/unsigned bands don't charge because they need the publicity. 
3. Getting a sound engineer and an MC - Most venue that frequently throw live events would already have a sound engineer and a PA but if not you will have to consider adding those costs into your budget. Lastly hiring an MC that entertains the crowd, introduces the acts and closes off the night is another cost that you will need to add to your budget unless you're comfortable enough to present the show yourself.]]> 2018-06-14 11:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267190384 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267192611 1. Headline times and smaller bands - Make sure to put the band with the largest fan base last. The opening acts should get equal time whereas headliners and support should get a bit extra time.
2. Be prepared for different timings - Make sure all bands prepare for and earlier or a later finish. A good idea is to tell all bands to rehears 5 minutes shorter sets as well as a 5 minutes longer set.
3. Organising usage of gear and sound checks - Start by checking what the headlining act needs and what gear they're bringing and then go down from there. Once you have all the gear sorted, you won't need to ask smaller, unknown bands to bring theirs in. Moreover make sure everyone has equally enough time to sound check beforehand.
4. Merchandise - Bands should be allowed to sell their CDs and merchandise during breaks
5.Time restraints - You should always stay within the venue's time restraints and allow at leats 15 minutes breaks in-between sets during which you can play regular music from the radio.]]> 2018-06-14 12:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267192611 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267194198 1. Posters - Design and print poster that include all the needed details about the event, eg. time and date, bands names, social media, ticket prices, etc. Put the posters up at popular places that are frequently visited
2. Publicity via social media and radio - You can always ring up your local radio station and newspaper and ask if you can advertise the show on there. Another way of free publicity is to simply ask all the band members to promote it on their social media]]> 2018-06-14 12:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267194198 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267197757 1. Add up all your costs and create a budget - in order to find out how much you should charge for tickets, divide the number of tickets you have for sale by the budget.
2. Get the venue to print your tickets - Most of the time printing tickets is included in the renting fee of the venue however you can choose to print them yourself elsewhere.
3. Avoid assigning seats - First come first served basis appeal much more to the audience because everyone has an equal chance of sitting at the from row.]]> 2018-06-14 12:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267197757 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267202988 1. Make sure everyone is there early - Having a sound check before hand guarantees you everyone will be there on time for the start - make sure the headline act gets to soundcheck because they'll be the main attraction. Your first band should go on about half an hour after the doors open
2. Set up a green room - Have a room backstage where the bands can relax before going on stage; make sure theres food and refreshments.
3. Check in with the sound engineer and the audience - Make sure everything is going smoothly with the sound and gear as well as greet the audience at the doors and ask people if they're enjoying themselves.]]> 2018-06-14 13:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267202988 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267204141 1. Pay the staff you've hired - Paying the bands and and professionals you've hired promptly will let them know of your generosity and keep your friendship on a positive side.
2. Celebrate the success of your show afterwards with the staff and bands if they're available
3. Accept constructive criticism - Take any criticism from the audience into account so you can improve your next gigs.]]> 2018-06-14 13:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267204141 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267268955 The event I attended was called 'Jazz In The Round' and it consisted of different musicians performing their original pieces or interpretations of pieces in the style of Jazz. The event is what inspired us, as a class, to base the theme of our gig on the hall and the atmosphere it created rather than just make up a name like we've done for past showcases, eg 'Diversity'.
I particularly enjoyed how everyone decided to step outside their comfort zone and perform pieces that they originally composed - in terms of performing your own compositions in front of a massive audience can be very intimidating especially because, once you're on that stage everyone is focusing on you and what you're about to present.]]> 2018-06-14 19:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267268955 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267269453 The overall stage layout was very innovative and unique. It was unlike anything I had seen before and that's what made an impression. It is called theatre-in-round and it is when the stage is in the middle and the audience and seat are surrounding it; instead of facing the audience, the artists are facing each other which made the show much more intimate and personal but also, as an audience member, I didn't feel neglected just because they weren't facing me and this is all down to their impeccable stage presence.
As an artist it made me realise how much good stage presence can affect your performance - if I was to just stand there and sing it wouldn't be as enjoyable, however if I was to move around, take the microphone in my hand rather that leave it on the stand or wave my hands around it would look like I was genuinely enjoying myself; enjoying performing and this energy would be reflected onto the audience so they'll find my performance far more interesting and entertaining.]]> 2018-06-14 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267269453 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271328 2018-06-14 20:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271328 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271741 2018-06-14 20:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271741 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271853 2018-06-14 20:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267271853 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267272002 In terms of artistic ideas, I liked how the lighting in the room reflected the mood of the pieces the artists were performing. 
For example the first band played an upbeat and happy piece that was introduced as Afro-Jazz and they used bright lights in order to emphasise that cheerfulness in the piece.
On the other hand, the second performance was much more dull and dark which created a gloomier atmosphere and was also reflected in the darker choice of lights.
Overall the light engineers did an amazing job on representing both piece through the use of colours and lights; it was made clear that a lot of thought and preparation had gone into it beforehand.]]> 2018-06-14 20:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267272002 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267272803 In terms of technical information about hiring the venue including risk assessments, the website has been designed to provide everything including price ranges, stage layout and floorplans including measurement. This makes it easier for the public to access those files online instead of having to go all the way to the venue.
Moreover there's a clear map of where the venue is and different ways to get there.]]> 2018-06-14 20:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267272803 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267273163 Overall I think all of the sources are very helpful depending on your point of view. 
Source 1 explained in detail how to organise a gig from a perspective of a professional. It discusses tips on what to do before hand like relax and meditate and not to get drunk before a show. I think the band members are speaking from personal experiences which is very effective if the readers need advice on how to perform. On the other hand, because it was written by the band members it's quite biased because it was based on their previous experiences rather than how to physically organise a gig. It didn't include aspects like promotion and marketing, it mostly consist of how to collect your nerves and to always warm up before a show.
Source 2 focuses on the physical rather than mental side of organising a gig - renting a venue, promoting the show, hiring staff and bands, marketing techniques, etc. It describes the work and hassle behind organising a live event in 8 steps each with around 4/5 bulletpoints of different ideas you can apply to yourself and your future works. On the contrary, it doesn't touch up on what to do before a show other than soundcheck; it doesn't discuss things like warming up your voice and doesn't give advise on things you can do to calm your nerves and that is because it is from a general, non-biased, perspective.
Source 3 was the one that stood out the most to me. The research helped me out the most when it came to organising our gig because it was based on the venue we were playing at so all of the information I gather came in handy. The website was designed to have all the information you need right in front of you including floorplans and selling tickets. The event we attended allowed us to analyse the space so we know how we're going to decorate it and where we're going to set up all of the gear. It also inspired our theme of laid back and relaxed songs.]]> 2018-06-14 20:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267273163 1115564_1 https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267274925 In terms of tickets, the venue allowed us to sell tickets from their website which was very helpful and allowed us to sell more tickets as majority of the people bought their tickets online because it was cheaper than buying them at the door.]]> 2018-06-14 20:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1115564_1/ocl1nvea5g2f/wish/267274925