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Originally Posted by SpanishArmada
Get a secure money box, pay the bands as much as you feel you can, give out of town bands really clear instructions... preferably meet them somewhere easy to find (they'll seriously appreciate it), be easily contactable, advertise properly, keep a good relationship with the venues (make friends. It'll make things a lot more pleasant for everybody.) Keep things relaxed, but organized (especially important with stage times and gear). Making sure you have all the required gears obviously very important... especially in a floor show setting. Don't be the guy who's phoning around looking for an extension lead 15 minutes before doors.
Some of those might seem really obvious but it's really amazing how many promoters nationwide seem to be completely hopeless at even the most fundamental aspects of putting on a fun, well organized gig. Also, if you can, offer touring musicians a sofa to sleep on or something. Sleeping in car parks is fucking rubbish, and it's awkward for the musician to request a place to kip.
Generally, if you do your best, you won't piss anyone off, so don't let it worry you!
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no, no that was all really helpful thanks! unfortunately i still live with my parents, but they can deal with it i'm sure. for the cause. i have a caravan outside though... hmmm.
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Originally Posted by stuartmaxwell
yo huw
ill drop you a line over the weekend with some pointers
good to see you getting involved!!!
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also, thank you.
if anyone else has ANYTHING that hasnt already been said, even 'insignificant' things, please do.