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:	post by the_taste_of_cigarettes at 2004-08-18 21:44:58

Well a big part of it is I don't think it should be about the money.

Truth be told, if someone's in metal or hardcore for money, they're going to have their dreams shattered pretty quickly. There's jack in this industry and really, you have to be content with throwing money into the wind and watching it fly away or you'll just get upset a lot.

In light of that, this type of venture should be to have a space that people can use without hassle or worry. A simple set of rules, a simple mission statement, a simple facility. If we run a bar we're getting complicated and there's more rules that come with that. If we run a store, same thing.

I mean, anyone who's done a Knights Of Columbus show knows that some of these halls aren't into doing shows. They have the halls for marriage receptions or barmitzvahs and stuff. So already there's a hurdle. But what if there were a similar type of facility you could rent that was fairly cheap, inviting of shows, and knew how to handle them in a professional manner, as well as not out to make a profit but simply sustain the business?

That doesn't seem so far off. I don't think asking a bank for a loan for this kind of thing is a good idea for the reasons that Anne stated. When was the last time a bank was interested in anything but financial return or low-risk ventures? But if we work hard and pool resources, we can make this happen to a good level.

Also, in regards to Anne's 1st point of the last post, maybe she's right...but maybe this can be a donation based thing. When Re:Gen opened, anyone that helped volunteer could get into a show for free, and they also had the option of up to 3 people getting in for free a night if they promised to help clean up. Stuff like that sounds like a good idea.

This is the kind of thing where everyone wins. And maybe it isn't the best place to have a show like Kataklysm and Man O War and Iron Maiden, but it'll be a great place for local bands and small touring acts to get a foot in the door. Not every local band can prove their medle if they can't even get a first show.

Nothing worthwhile was ever easy, and nothing easy is ever really worthwhile.

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