Music Venues

A small venue could be...

• A stadium.

• A pub/bar.

• A Theatre.

• A concert hall.

An advantage of a large multi use arena is...

• Expensive to rent/hire.

• Excellent sound and lighting.

• The audience are close to the performer.

• The artists/band need to be famous to sell enough tickets.

A disadvantage of a small venue is...

• Imitate atmosphere - more personal.

• Limited number of tickets available to sell.

• Easier to fill with an audience.

• Cheaper to hire.

An example of a medium sized venue is...

• Outdoor festival

• Theatre

• Concert hall

• Stadium e.g. Wembley

The person who oversees the running of a music venue is called a...

• Manager

• Roadie

• Venue manager

• Promoter

Health and safety in venues include examples such as...

• Ventilation, first aid points, security.

• Good transport links, quality sound and lighting.

• Designated start and end times.

• Backstage areas.

An example of a multiuse venue is ...

• Stadium e.g. Wembley

• Outdoor festival area.

• Park.

• A club.

Define the term Music Venue.

• A place where performances take place.

• A large multi use arena.

• A small venue.

• A theatre.