{"id":19538,"date":"2017-11-07T11:17:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T17:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=19538"},"modified":"2017-11-06T13:22:46","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:22:46","slug":"tips-on-selecting-a-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/tips-on-selecting-a-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"To Gig or Not to Gig? Tips on Selecting a Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a band trying to make it in the music scene today, it\u2019s common to cast a wide net when looking for potential gigs. Whether in your hometown or on tour, you may just feel eager to get onstage and showcase your music. It can be tempting to accept any offer to play, but not every venue will be the right fit. Follow these simple steps to decide if your band should play the show or keep looking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Consider your audience.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your band has been putting out music for years or you\u2019re just starting out, it\u2019s important to consider which venues have the best audience for your band. Some factors you should consider are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong> \u2014 If you&#8217;re\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an all-male pop band in your early 20s, you shouldn\u2019t consider any venues that don\u2019t allow all ages. If you\u2019re a Black Sabbath cover band, an 18+ show won\u2019t be a problem. Age also plays into considering venue location, which we\u2019ll talk about more below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one can be tough, and it may mean turning down a venue you like because it doesn\u2019t match your audience size. Whether you\u2019re an up-and-coming band or a local legend, it\u2019s important to know what kind of crowd you\u2019re going to draw. It\u2019s better to pack a smaller venue with fans than score the \u201cbest\u201d venue in town and only fill it up halfway.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. Look at location.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to know what a venue is like if you\u2019re not there to see it. You don\u2019t want to get to a city and find that the \u201cclose to downtown\u201d venue you booked is actually close to a highway that leads to downtown. Ask the venue\u2019s representatives how accessible their space is, and utilize the internet for photos, reviews and other bands\u2019 impressions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to ask about transportation. Do most attendees park their cars nearby? Is there reliable public transportation? The answers to these questions may not be deal-breakers, but it\u2019s important to build an idea of how people will get to your show, and if you can count on any foot traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. Look at security concerns.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another huge factor to consider is security, both for you and for your instruments, gear and possessions. If the venue is in a busy part of town, ask if there\u2019s a gated lot or a secure place for the band to store its stuff. It\u2019s an awful feeling to have to leave your things in a vulnerable location. Plan ahead, ask ahead, and don\u2019t be afraid to walk away if the venue isn\u2019t willing or able to meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Venue reputation is key.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet makes this part of your job a lot easier. Read reviews left by fans and musicians alike, and see if the venue addresses the negative ones. Then see how the venue promotes their shows. Obviously it\u2019s the band\u2019s job to do most of the promotion and advertising for the show, but it\u2019s great to see a venue actively promoting the shows they host. Ask around and see how the venue treats musicians and guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. Consider compensation.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New bands play for free; it\u2019s a fact of life and most musicians learn to be fine with it. But if you\u2019ve proven that you\u2019ll bring in an audience and make the venue some money, your band should be seeing some cash at the end of the night. Most well-managed venues want to have good relationships with musicians and treat them fairly, so don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate for a fair deal. Based on the outcome, it may be the best decision for your band to find somewhere else to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re playing on a street corner or at Red Rocks, picking a venue is an important part of getting your music out to your fans. You want to deliver a quality performance and form good relationships with managers, crews and venues. Choose carefully, and don\u2019t be afraid to say no. The great gigs are out there, and with hard work and diligence, your band can find them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18994\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/choosing-comedian-for-corporate-event\/adam-young-bio-photo-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adam-Young-Bio-Photo-2.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"150,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;MICHAEL CAIRNS&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1472721645&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2016&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Adam Young Bio Photo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adam-Young-Bio-Photo-2.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18994\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adam-Young-Bio-Photo-2.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adam Young, CEO and founder of Event Tickets Center\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adam-Young-Bio-Photo-2.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Adam-Young-Bio-Photo-2.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>About the author:\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Young, the founder of <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventticketscenter.com\/venues\/1004\/g\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Tickets Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has attended a wide range of gigs in venues large and small around the country. When he\u2019s not cheering for his favorite bands, he enjoys sharing his knowledge about attending events and saving on tickets.<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to get paid gigs with your talent? Join GigSalad today.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/join\/member-benefits' onclick='' class='wpi_designer_button   wpi_shadow wpi_shadow_no wpi_text_shadow_no wpi_texture_no wpi_border_all wpi_padding_20px wpi_rounded wpi_designer_button_14503 wpi_icon wpi_icon_no wpi_icon_left  ' target='' rel=''><i class=''><\/i><span class='wpi_text'>Sign me up!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re in a band trying to make it in the music scene today, it\u2019s common to cast a wide net when looking for potential gigs. Whether in your hometown or on tour, you may just feel eager to get onstage and showcase your music. 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