subject: How To Plan A Rock Concert At One Of Those Venues In London [print this page] Arranging a rock concert needs a long to-do list. It needs a careful planning and good span of time to organise an event for varied purposes. Whether it is for raising funds for charity, make money for your business or simply listen to your favourite artist, a concert will perfectly act for you.
Step 1
Start with the planning almost a year ahead of tentative date, you want to execute your concert. Determine the number of people you want to be part of this event. An important factor is to find an ideal option from the range of London venues suitable for concerts. This venue should be able to accommodate the expected number of attendees. The venue should also provide facilities like parking, dressing rooms, AV for stage and backstage area. Check the availability of the venue and hire it well in advance do that you can make all other arrangements accordingly.
Step 2
Next step is to check with local city government offices regarding capacity permits, noise variances limit and paperwork needed for organising a concert. Make sure you get all the permits signed well before the date of the event and variances approved to avoid any last minute hassle.
Step 3
Contact the managers or promoters of band you want to perform. Discuss your concert dates, location of the venue, expected number of audience and ticket price and backstage facilities with them.
Step 4
Create a media alert once the above arrangements are done. Start to excite your local community and area about the rock event. Make fliers and paste them at popular places in the city like supermarket, coffee shops and phone booths. You can also tweet about it or create facebook events page to promote.
Step 5
Look for a company that can donate something for attendees like t-shirt, drink, food, caps etc. This will not attracts more crowds but also help the donor promote his organisation.
Step 6
Get the tickets printed. Advertise on television, radio and print media. Arrange for local security during the event.
Arrange for catering and food menu for the band artists and special guests is a courtesy after the event. Look for the caterer that best suits your budget and offers the best to your guests too. Check with the venue as some of them offer in-house caterers with perfect food ideas. Hire the venue with maximum facilities and trained staff for a successful rock concert in London.
