Kamis, 11 Juli 2013

Tips To Organizing Jazz Pop R&b Instrumentals Festivals

By Connie Sears


A jazz festival allows patrons to enjoy a variety of musical acts in a single venue. Many festivals have been recognized nationally and internationally and attract visitors from far beyond their location. Though it may take years to garner this garner this sort of reputation, it is possible to organize a small jazz pop r&b instrumentals festival.

Find a venue. There are several places where a festival can take place. Festivals take place indoors and outdoors. Ideas for venues includes schools, community centers and parks. Rental fess may be charged by the management of the facilities. Other types of expenses that may occur include security, permits and insurance.

Search for a sponsor. A sponsor can help offset the cost of several expenses. One common form of sponsorship is for a media organization to advertise the event free of charge in exchange for advertising at the event itself. Sponsorship can also include monetary donations.

Some festivals set a minimum age to be admitted. This is so a certain atmosphere can be attained and maintained throughout the event. Minor accompanied by adults are usually admitted, though. It should be noted that many successful festivals do not set a minimum age requirement.

Decide on what type of acts to have. One festival organizer may decide to limit the event to only instrumental music. Another organizer may want to include vocalists as well. Another thing to consider is genres. Rather than limit the festival to three genres, an organizer may decide that related genres be included. This may mean soul, blues, rock and even gospel.

A relatively easy way to find local talent is to put up fliers on bulletin boards at schools, restaurants, libraries and music stores. Selections can be made via an audition or through the reputation the local act has garnered. Generally, exposure is an acceptable form of compensation for local acts. To book regional and national acts, use the Internet. Post advertisements on gig websites, festival submission sites and social media networks. Remember, that regional and local acts will more than likely expect to be paid for their performances.

Organizers do not have to spend a lot on advertising for small festivals. Blogs, social media, general classified sites and forums are all places where organizers can publicize the event without charge. Call the local newspaper to have the festival included in the calendar of events in the entertainment section. Also, post fliers around town.

Find vendors. Having vendors on hand givers festival attendees something else to do. Common items sold by festival vendors include food, books artwork and jewelry. Ascertain how many and what type of vendors a venue can reasonably accommodate prior to soliciting them.

Keep on planning. The planning process is very essential to a successful jazz, pop r&b instrumentals festival. In the event organizers decide to make the festival an annual event the planning process may have to start as early as a week after the festival.




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