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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞? 👀 After asking over 500+ customers what they value most about a concert or venue, we were surprised by the answers... As promoters who book artists, we expected the artists and headliners to top the list. But here’s what we found: 1️⃣ Atmosphere & Crowd 2️⃣ Sound System 3️⃣ Artists / Headliner 4️⃣ Lighting & Special FX 5️⃣ Location & Parking It turns out that while the talent on stage is huge, the vibe, sound quality, and the crowd are just as essential in creating an unforgettable experience. This insight highlights an incredible opportunity for artists and promoters to curate their shows with these elements in mind, creating experiences that resonate on a whole new level. We’re more excited than ever to make sure Sounders brings all these elements together with every show. What’s your top priority when choosing a night out at a venue/concert?

What a rush it was to take the stage at Washington’s during FoCoMX! I couldn’t see everyone in the house, but felt the energy — and the love! Thanks so much to Fort Collins Musicians Association and Washington’s for having us. We had a wonderful time (as did the audience, as I keep hearing good things from the community). When I first conceptualized the FoCo Motown Revue, I just wanted to get onstage while celebrating Classic Motown. Once I saw the overwhelming response to our shows, it became apparent that the band needs to be an ongoing concern. This is a 10-piece band. To keep it going, I realized that I’d need to take inspiration from Duke Ellington: “There is nothing to keeping a band together. You simply have to have a gimmick, and the gimmick I use is to pay them money!” So, I had to ultimately arrive at the conclusion that the band has to be run as a business (a side business, but a business nonetheless). That means defining who we are, what we’re about and how we’re going to engage with our audience. It also means building relationships in new spaces — especially that of corporate events. So, If you know of any event planners looking create compelling experiences with classic R&B, hit me up. #music #musicbusiness #fortcollins #corporateevents #eventplanning

URGENT: 100 Strangers Needed in 24 Hours — Minneapolis creatives, I need your help. Hello LinkedIn. It's Liban (lee~ben) here, and I'm reaching out with an urgent message. As the founder of Strangers Meeting Strangers (SMS), I find myself in a situation where I need to be fully transparent with our community. We're facing a challenge, and I take full responsibility for it. Tomorrow night, we're hosting our second non-government affiliated Town Hall at Theatre in the Round — an event that's grown from a simple idea of two strangers meeting on stage to becoming the largest intentional gathering of creatives in our city. But here's the truth: We've planned for 200 attendees, and with just 24 hours to go, we're only halfway there (100/200). This is on me. I waited too long to reach out, believing that word would spread naturally. I was wrong, and now I'm turning to you — our community — for support. Picture this: A 360-degree theater filled with artists, musicians, and creatives from all walks of life. The air is electric with anticipation. Strangers are becoming collaborators. Real, raw conversations are unfolding. The soul-stirring melodies of The Cherry Pit are washing over the crowd. Tickets available here: https://lu.ma/6518k4tt Why Attend? (1) Real Talk: Engage in honest conversations about money, purpose, and the challenges of a creative life. (2) Live Music: Experience the beautiful, soul-stirring melodies of The Cherry Pit. (3) Community Building: Be part of a movement shaping the future of our creative community. (4) Networking: Connect with fellow creatives who understand your journey. This isn't just another networking event. It's a chance to speak your truth and be heard, to shape the future of our creative community. If you're reading this, I want you to please consider yourself personally invited. And if you can't make it, I'd like you to share this message. Your single share could bring the person who changes the trajectory of our creative scene. Tickets available here: https://lu.ma/6518k4tt From one stranger to another, thank you. #StrangersMeetingStrangers #SMS #MinneapolisCreatives #TownHall #CommunityBuilding

🎥 Behind the Scenes: The Event & The Breakdown 🎥 Ever wondered what it takes to create a flawless event? Here’s a glimpse into the full process: 🔧 Behind-the-Scenes Our team worked tirelessly to set the stage, ensuring every sound check, lighting angle, and stage design detail was on point. It’s all about creating the perfect foundation for a night to remember! 🌟 The Final Show When the lights hit and the music starts, the magic comes alive. Crisp sound, dazzling lighting, and an atmosphere that sets the tone for unforgettable memories. 🛠 The Breakdown As the last song plays and the cheers fade, our team gets back to work, carefully packing up and leaving the venue as pristine as we found it. It’s the dedication behind the scenes that makes every event seamless. 📌 Check out the transformation and what goes into creating the perfect celebration below! 👇 #AnyEventProductions #BehindTheScenes #WeddingMagic #SoundAndLighting #EventPerfection

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New Post: New York’s UBS Arena Is Hitting Its Sophomore Stride in 2024 Following Rocky Launch - https://lnkd.in/ggpMdjdZ - What a difference a year makes. After a difficult post-pandemic opening in late 2022, UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., has found its footing in its sophomore year, nearly doubling its year-over-year gross on Billboard’s 2024 mid-year rankings and finding its stride in the busy New York Metro market. At the mid-year point in 2023, UBS Arena had posted $22 million in gross concert receipts from 39 shows. This year, the venue has posted $42 million in gross receipts from 56 shows. Related U2 & Sphere Dominate Billboard Boxscore’s Midyear Recap as Top 10 Tours Gross a… 05/30/2024 That success comes from building off 2023 sellouts that included two nights of Bruce Springsteen, two nights of SUGA and shows from Blink-182, Peso Pluma, Aerosmith and Billy Joel. In 2024, UBS has already seen sellouts from Stevie Nicks, Elevation Worship, Machel Montano, ENHYPEN, Aventura (two nights), Drake (two nights) and Zach Bryan (two nights). Delayed by pandemic-related construction issues, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority missing a key date to connect the venue to the Long Island Rail Road, UBS Arena struggled with attendance early on. USB Arena “There was really no playbook on how to open an arena in the most competitive major market in the world during a pandemic,” says Mark Shulman, senior vp of programming at the Oak View Group-managed arena, which was built in partnership with the New York Islanders. “You can take everything that we know about how to launch a venue and you throw it all out because so many of those strategies just weren’t feasible at the time,” Shulman adds of the 745,000-square-foot, 17,200-seat hockey and entertainment arena designed by Populos and constructed by Aecom Hunt. “But what was undeniable is that UBS Arena is a world-class, stunningly beautiful and acoustically superior venue. And we had a highly experienced team that we assembled. We had the right people for the challenge.” The first order of business was tapping into the diversity of Nassau County and the nearby borough of Queens, “which are some of the most diverse areas in America,” says Shulman. “They have residents coming from 120 countries. They speak 130 languages. We spend a lot time developing inclusive programming that reflects that diversity and we’ve had great success with not only rock, pop and country, but also Caribbean, soca, K-pop, C-pop and artists from India.” Related

There's more to a Taylor Swift concert than meets the eye. As hundreds of thousands of unaware patron’s flock to stadiums in Sydney and Melbourne, all eyes are on Taylor. Yet, these events wouldn't be possible without the tireless work of industry professionals who dedicate countless hours to set up. This is where Find Me Labour comes in. While we may not be Taylor Swift, we certainly know "All Too Well" the ongoing difficulties and planning that goes into these events. That's why FML has designed an easy-to-use application that will take one of the biggest problems out of the planning stage: finding industry professionals. Just like Taylor's song "Begin Again," each concert is a new start, requiring meticulous planning and execution. FML understands the importance of finding the right people for the job, ensuring that every aspect of the event, from "State of Grace" to "Enchanted," is executed flawlessly. Our platform streamlines the process, making it as smooth as "Red" and ensuring that you can "Stay Stay Stay" focused on the big picture. With FML, you can leave the "Trouble" of finding industry professionals behind and focus on creating an unforgettable experience for concertgoers. So, whether you're planning the next "Love Story" tour or a smaller event, FML is here to help you "Shake It Off" and make it a success. #swifties #getitdone #entertainment #findmelabour

✨Read this if you still have hope for the creative industry in Pakistan✨ Neutral is still a very young space! Within just the past two months we have worked with countless collaborators and helped them take their event into a whole new direction. 🫡 In a growing industry we see creatives taking matters into their own hands! Big industries are forced to follow marketing trends put out by OUR creatives because the consumers want RELATIBILITY. Long gone are the days where we had to wait for our work to get pitched, picked apart and then eventually dropped ☹️ We live in an age where you can put your work out, cut out the middleman and engage with the consumers DIRECTLY. My main aim with this venture is to put power back into the hands of the freelancer. We tend to hand-pick individuals in the creative industry and give them a chance to open up their skills to a wider audience and monetize off it with activity-based workshops etc. ✌🏻 Though Neutral is an Event Space, we consider it to be so much more! It is an Activation Hub that prioritizes consistency and sustainability. Lets chat in the comments if you want to know more about what we do and why working with Neutral is more about the client services than (as magnificent as it is) the space itself

"It’s indefensible. It trades off other people’s hopes. And it doesn’t return a single penny to the artists, the performers, the venue, the industry or the sport. We said we would tackle this. And that’s what we're doing." - Minister for Creative Industries, Chris Bryant We've launched a consultation into ticket resales - have your say ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ej43rGSW