Flash@TMB Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I've noticed that there are now less promoter forums which is a shame as it indicates less promoters, and we NEED promoters.One promoter that has been doing a good job of late is kirkt of Good For Nothing Promotions. How about giving him a forum? He's been bringing a lot of great up & coming touring bands to Aberdeen, and the Good For Nothing Promotions Nights are always busy. He puts a lot of effort into it, with posters, flyers, and now a fanzine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 why, thank you Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I've noticed that there are now less promoter forums which is a shame as it indicates less promoters' date=' and we NEED promoters.One promoter that has been doing a good job of late is kirkt of Good For Nothing Promotions. How about giving him a forum? He's been bringing a lot of great up & coming touring bands to Aberdeen, and the Good For Nothing Promotions Nights are always busy. He puts a lot of effort into it, with posters, flyers, and now a fanzine too.[/quote']A valid point but I can't make the promoters ask for their own forums. One possible deterrent is that unlike local bands, a promoter would first have to become an aberdeen-music.com sponsor before I would consider giving them their own forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Is this not also due to the fact that it's fairly hard to get into the way of promoting gigs? I've promoted one gig and that was sheer hell to get off the ground - well worth it in the end, though. I'd love to launch a non profit promotion, but finding that gap isn't easy in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 I can't make the promoters ask for their own forums.Exactly. Why isn't there this? Why isn't there that? Why don't people discuss such and such on ab-music.com?It's up to the people involved' date=' it's not up to Neil.unlike local bands, a promoter would first have to become an aberdeen-music.com sponsor before I would consider giving them their own forum.Why the difference of approach Neil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Why the difference of approach Neil?Promoter Forum = advertising? Only fair they give something back, surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Promoter Forum = advertising? Only fair they give something back' date=' surely.[/quote']Exactly. Although local promoters probably don't make much profit - I'm sure some of them do. And I don't think it is fair for me to spend my own money on this web site to help them make more money of their own. All I'm asking is that if they want a forum then they give a little something back to aberdeen-music.com just like the rest of the sponsors and supporting members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Exactly. Although local promoters probably don't make much profit - I'm sure some of them do. And I don't think it is fair for me to spend my own money on this web site to help them make more money of their own. All I'm asking is that if they want a forum then they give a little something back to aberdeen-music.com just like the rest of the sponsors and supporting members.Yeah this sounds more than fair to me, it only costs between 50p and 1 per day to become a sponser. The benefits far outweigh the costs. Kirk - if I were you then I'd definately go for this, it'll be well worth it. It's the most cost effective form of advertising I know of, and it enables you to directly interact with your target market. You only have to sell 1 ticket a week to pay for it LOL! It will also increase your credibility with bigger bands once you can point them at a forum with 3000 odd posts from an eager audience.Bob - Agreed, but this is an instance of what's termed 'facillitation'. It's a benign form of prodding. I saw an opportunity that I felt all parties would benefit from and err... interfered LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 but wouldnt that still be about 30 a month? i doubt kirk would be able to afford that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Only 15. Only kirk knows what he can afford. Often in business it's necessary to strech oneself in order to step up a level. Typed by someone that was surviving on income support 10 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm actually going to be re-working the sponsorship rates again quite soon and will be offering more 'deals' as well. As I think I mention on the sponsorship thread, I'm perfectly open to negotiate on sponsorship rates. They are really only there for a guide more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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