The Promotion Dream
Its been some time since I've had something of importance to say. Over the past few weeks a friend of mine Ben (Psylight) and I have been discussing the possibility of throwing one of those "ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTIES" I used to frequent so regularly in the past.
In fact, its been some time since I have gone to a good and proper rave that wasn't merely the product of someone wanting to push drugs. I along with many other lovers of electronic music have been talking in our circles hoping come up with a plan that would allow us to throw a party. The goal is simple: To create an environment of free personal expression, unified love of all electronic music, and a place to experience and express this love of music.
Well enter Ben. Ben has an idea, and a good one at that.
Ben suggests that he has a venue which would allow us to throw a party for the minimal cost of renting the hall for a single night. The cost: $200.00CDN
So I begin to tell everyone I know who might be interested. I know that I can easily sell the 20 tickets it would take to cover the costs and I, along with Ben are ecstatic. Ben proceeds to create a flyer, and an excellent one at that. (It can be viewed here: Hello World Flyer)
All is well, excitement builds. Ben pushes further into procuring the venue for our event and stumbles upon some most unfortunate news. Not only does the venue wish to have 200$ for the rent, but also requires us to hire "certified" security and provide our own sound system (because theirs is finicky). Great, now our costs have skyrocketed into the $600-$800 area.
Now I know, without any speck of doubt that I have brought others up high and then smashed them down with the reality of the costs. However, my point is this and simply this. The interest exists, the desire is there, and people want to party. People are willing to pay even! Shit, so now one problem exists: How can we raise the funds for this party? What can we do to get people together and work towards this cause?
These questions are yours to answer. I encourage discussion and wish to take this forward. Please feel free to leave comments with suggestions and ideas. We need all the help we can get. We can create an underground gathering, of this I know for sure.
In fact, its been some time since I have gone to a good and proper rave that wasn't merely the product of someone wanting to push drugs. I along with many other lovers of electronic music have been talking in our circles hoping come up with a plan that would allow us to throw a party. The goal is simple: To create an environment of free personal expression, unified love of all electronic music, and a place to experience and express this love of music.
Well enter Ben. Ben has an idea, and a good one at that.
Ben suggests that he has a venue which would allow us to throw a party for the minimal cost of renting the hall for a single night. The cost: $200.00CDN
So I begin to tell everyone I know who might be interested. I know that I can easily sell the 20 tickets it would take to cover the costs and I, along with Ben are ecstatic. Ben proceeds to create a flyer, and an excellent one at that. (It can be viewed here: Hello World Flyer)
All is well, excitement builds. Ben pushes further into procuring the venue for our event and stumbles upon some most unfortunate news. Not only does the venue wish to have 200$ for the rent, but also requires us to hire "certified" security and provide our own sound system (because theirs is finicky). Great, now our costs have skyrocketed into the $600-$800 area.
Now I know, without any speck of doubt that I have brought others up high and then smashed them down with the reality of the costs. However, my point is this and simply this. The interest exists, the desire is there, and people want to party. People are willing to pay even! Shit, so now one problem exists: How can we raise the funds for this party? What can we do to get people together and work towards this cause?
These questions are yours to answer. I encourage discussion and wish to take this forward. Please feel free to leave comments with suggestions and ideas. We need all the help we can get. We can create an underground gathering, of this I know for sure.
posted by Mike Linthorne at 1:03 PM
2 Comments:
Buddy, first of all you need at least 50 people to go. Boom 500 clams. Then the 15 that weasle a ticket @ the door for 15$. Your costs are covered. I'd or get someone to hook up a disco biscuit transaction service and your laughing.. Till next time keep fit and have fun.
Yeah, I feel bad about the way this has worked out too. I'm still game for doing this, but my current plan is to have the cash in my hot little hands before I do any more hype-mongering. I dashed a lot of people's hopes. I really hate doing that. :(
Right now, I'm aiming to raise those funds from a summer of hard work, which unfortunately puts the time frame for everything way back. I can't see any other way to really make it work though. This way I have complete control over the funding situation, and if anything goes awry, I'm the only person holding the bag. I wouldn't be able to handle hyping everything up again and then falling through once again.
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