How To Book A Concert and End Up in the Black

I’ve ran about eight different local shows here in Indiana and Ohio, and to be honest, the kids in both places are kind of growing accustomed to these monthly or bimonthly events. I am writing this to give anyone who might be interested in holding concerts some tips and tricks that I have picked up in the short period that I have been holding shows. Whyile I had my hand into talking to bands for Cool & Phat (a local venue) back in the summer of ’99, I really had no clue on how to organize my own shows until I actually sat down and put my mind to it. What really motivated me was a show that I attended early in the summer of 2003, and the quality of bands at the show and the amazing turnout started getting me to talk to the organizers of the show.

I: City Locations and a How-To To Book:

In a way, this summer 2003 show was the beginning of my re-socialization into Lancaster music, as I had been fairly out of the loop since I had graduated in June of 2001. Enough about me, though - this is all information that would be a better fit in NeuFutur instead of InterStitial. The first thing individuals need to know is that practically anywhere will let you rent out a space, provided you pay them the amount of money that they are asking.