Things to Care While Planning a GIG
If you are planning an event like a live music show, you must be aware of the below things to make your event successful because you will be in trouble if you ignore any of the below points.
1.Venues:
The venue must be in a good location and suitable for the audience. Because it will directly impact on your event sales and guest-list. size of the venue always matters for any event so choose best possible venue. Now you can select the best venues online from some online venue rental companies.
2.Stage Design and Fabrication:
The stage design and fabrication must be attractive because everyone will judge the essence of an event by its design. Always try to make a big stage to create hype about your event. Always use some special effects to make your audience cheerful.
3.Sound Quality:
The sound quality must be good, which will affect your customers and musicians too. If someone is there for music, they will expect good sound quality along with loudness. Always use good-quality sound brands like LA, JBL, RCF, KV2, EAW, DNB, DB, DAS, etc. The sound system must be heavy as per the number of audiences.
4.Structure:
The structure of the stage, barricading, rigging, setups, etc., must be appropriate; otherwise, it will create big trouble and cause accidents.
5.Lighting and Light Effects:
Lighting will be the backbone of the event, just like sound and art. Light is as important as sound to make any event successful. Always use good light engineers with relevant accessories because it is one of the most important points to care about.
6.Power Supply:
Power supply is a very important part because nothing is possible without a good electricity supply. As per equipment consumption, the quality of music, light, and ambience lighting is entirely dependent on uninterrupted power supply. You must take care of the voltage, frequency, and power supply backup every time. Hire a backup generator set to be safe from any trouble. Always take care of electrical safety, and the most important thing is ground earth, which will save equipment and prevent electric shocks.
7.LED Wall:
LED walls are generally used in the backdrop, projection, display, and live feed. It is the most common accessory for special effects. This is a better option to hire instead of projectors.
8.Effects:
Special effects are very important for large music concerts, EDM festivals, corporate events, and celebrations. People generally use Cold Pyro, CO2 blasts, confetti machines, dry ice machines, laser lights, projectors, and high-beam lighting such as sharpies, blinders, spotlights, and LED walls.
9.Barricading:
To control the crowd and ensure artist safety, you can use barricading like MOZZO, cycle barricading, tin barricading, black masking, etc.
10.Artist:
Your audience is there for your artist; always take care of the timing and safety of the artist and crew members. Take a sound check before the event starts for uninterrupted music, allowing the artist to tune their equipment at that time.
11.Security:
Hire a good and experienced security company to manage the event because controlling the crowd and ensuring safety is very important for any kind of event. Take police permission before the event, or else you will face big trouble. Make sure DFMD and baggage scanners are installed at the entry gate. Fire cylinders must be present near the stage and power generators.
12.Permissions and Licenses:
While planning a live show, you must obtain licenses from the Police, Fire Department, Traffic Police, local authorities like the municipal corporation, PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited), IPRS (Indian Performing Right Society Limited), etc.
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