You’ve must’ve noticed musicians, artists, and performers going LIVE on their social media accounts to host watch parties with their fans. It’s time you also took the virtual route to host your events online and bring the world a little bit closer (without getting too close off course) during these times. 

As A Concert Manager, Here’s How You Can Retain Your Event Attendees:

1. Move Your Events Online

First things first, it’s about time you move your events online. We understand the fact that you might probably not get the attendee response and vibe of a live music concert but this is the closest your guests and ticket buyers are getting to your event and performances. Learn more about Changing Your Upcoming Event To An Online Event with Yapsody.

2. Choose The Right Platform For Streaming Online Events

Get a head start with our  COVID-19 Event Postponement and Management Tips to help you change your event into a web event. Once you’ve successfully postponed your events and planned your communication around it, it’s time to choose the best online streaming platform based on your audience. From webinars, podcasts, live music concerts online, and behind the scenes, you can choose from a wide variety of content formats to retain your event attendees.

3. Ask Your Attendees What They Expect From You

As an event organizer, this is the best time for you to operate and gather intel from the safety of your nest. Asking your event attendees what they want and expect from your events is a crucial piece of data for retaining them currently and for your future events. Learn more about Asking Attendees What They Want with our Questionnaires and Surveys feature. 

We hope you make full use of our event ticketing system for your online events. With Yapsody you can always choose to Pass On your ticketing fees to your attendees and take advantage of our credit period to save your money during this critical phase. 

If you have any queries while setting up your online events, reach out to support@yapsody.com

We hope event organizers and concert managers all over the globe are taking the necessary social distancing protocols for their safety. The world needs more people who can bring communities together online during these unprecedented times. Stay tuned for more tips on handling the COVID situation and learn more through our COVID-19 Resources for Event Presenters.

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1. General Admission 

Live entertainment events and concerts are time-conscious in nature and need to be handled on a first come first serve basis. Concert managers use our General Admission feature to create events with the ultimate flexibility in letting their attendees move about wherever they like. The best seats and sections in sell out on a first come first serve basis depending on the artist’s popularity and overall buzz.

2. Multiple Performance Creation

Many live music events take shape through multiple events or performances in the same city or state. With this feature, concert managers are seamlessly creating multiple performances for a single event with different time slots and dates. 

3. Discount Options 

With our multipurpose discount options, concert managers create variable ticket pricing. Not only do they accelerate their concert ticket sales with early bird and group discounts they’re also creating a sense of urgency. Learn more about our 5 Types of Discount Options To Boost Event Attendance.  

4. Surcharge Options

Our concert managers are an experienced lot and surely know how to play with the concept of supply and demand. With our surcharge options, they increase their concert revenue during high ticket sale phases by adding extra charges on a per-ticket basis or on a performance basis. Creating a sense of urgency with he t“Last 50 tickets on Sale” hook surely works in the concert industry. 

5. Multiple Payment Collection Options 

After all that planning and organizing, it’d be a shame to see attendees walk away from your venue just because you didn’t accept cash for selling concert tickets. This has never been an issue with our concert managers as they use multiple online and offline payment options that can be integrated for ease for ticket selling and revenue collection. 

6. Event Marketing Services 

All that planning makes no sense if your upcoming event is not reaching the right genre of audience. If you’re a concert manager, you know how short of time it can get to execute an event. Event marketing not being a small-time activity, they’ve been spreading the word with our in-house marketing specialists. With our event marketing services like Premium Event listing, they’ve boosted their event visibility substantially.  

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Their events posted on our Facebook page have generated some of the best engagement rates.

Not to forget Instagram which is the hottest platform to market their event. For those who already had event marketers onboard, integrated our powerful Event Marketing Tools to boost their concert business.

7. Mobile Apps 

Concerts and overcrowded queues go hand in hand. Battling event day jitters as it is, it’s a real task to streamline the ticket scanning and validation process. An over-excited audience waiting to enter your venue is not be tested. With our mobile apps – YapScan, YapStats, and Yapsody POS, concert managers have been streamlining ticket selling, scanning, and data reporting on their mobile devices. Hence cutting down on long queues. 

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If you’re an event planner, pub owner, or a hospitality enterprise here’s how you can plan smart, manage it closely, and expect the unexpected. 

1. Choose Your Venues and Routes

Choose your pubs and bars carefully and give their venue owner a heads-up in advance. You’d want pubs that have a cult-like following and have a great space to accommodate your group. Pro tip – your first and last pub should have great food. You need to plan for food early on and when the crawl is coming to an end. 

2. Establish Your Party Size and Duration

Pub crawls are best suited for smaller groups of 10-15 people that are easily manageable. Don’t try to go for an all-nighter if amateurs are involved. A 4-5 hours pub crawl should be good enough to avoid letting people burn out faster. 

3. Find A Sponsor 

If you’re a pub owner, you can connect with one of the major alcohol brands to sponsor your pub crawls. If not that, as an event presenter you can pitch to companies that offer on-demand pick up and drops for all your crawlers. It’s always a great idea to partner with a sponsor that elevates your event marketing efforts. 

4. Set The Expectations Straight 

Once you’ve figured out all the finer details, it’s important to set a few ground rules in place. It’s important to communicate details such as ticket prices, meeting points, emergency contacts, rules, venues, dress codes prior to your event day.  

5. Create a Theme 

Themes are a great way to create uniformity in your event but not necessary. Set your expectations early when you set up your events on our event ticketing platform. With our Online Ticket Store, customize the look and feel of what your pub crawl theme is about to be. Thirsty Thursdays, anyone? 

6. Set Up Access Codes

Pub crawls are events which are very exclusive and involves a close-knit group of people. However, you may have super-busy attendees who might not turn up to the crawl until the group reaches the third pub. Create ease of entry for them by creating an invite-only entry. So, no matter how late they turn up, with our Access Codes feature you make them feel like a VIP. 

7. When the Spirits Start To Soar 

Let’s admit it. After a few shots and pints, emotions start flying all over the place and the vibes can get heated. Some might want to sit at the counter and order the bartender to whip up another margarita. It’s in these moments that you need to figure out if you need to step in or let them be for a few more minutes. Have a schedule but be flexible. As long as they handle themselves well, you’re good. 

8. Don’t Forget to Eat 

A no-brainer really. Don’t forget to eat before you drink and don’t forget to make your event attendees eat a good dinner at the end of your pub crawl. Provided that they haven’t been mixing their liquor, food will keep them steady and finish the pub crawl successfully. 

9. Hashtag your Crawl 

Chances are that people in your pub crawl will get blackout drunk and not have single memory of it. You should market the whole event by creating an event hashtag that your patrons can leverage to document their shots and moments. For a generation that lives for nights they can’t remember, social media always comes to the rescue. 

Our event ticketing platform is preferred by pub owners and event presenters worldwide for creating amazing pub events and selling it’s tickets online. Just in case you needed another reason to SIGN UP with Yapsody.

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There should be no slip-ups as far as event experiences are concerned. This is why we’re here with your 2020 event venue checklist that’ll put things in perspective.  

1.Understand Your Audience Persona 

Study your audience before planning anything else. We’ve seen countless presenters not considering this crucial piece of recon that would’ve earned them brownie points from their event attendees. Maybe your audience prefers an open-air gig than a club or a cafe. Organizing an event that is preferred by your audiences and fits other logistical criteria is an event presenter’s dream come true. Our Questionnaires & Surveys feature makes it easier for you to ask your audience logic-based questions or just simple feedback.

Click here to learn How To Build Audience Personas For Your Event. 

2. Zero In On A Budget

Make sure you have a ballpark figure in mind whenever planning any event. Especially when it involves a venue that can make or break your event. Venues calculate their prices differently based on indoor/outdoor seating, cost per person and so on. Have a clear picture in mind before negotiating to seal the deal. 

3. Pick a Convenient Location

Don’t pick a venue where your artist can’t reach within 30 minutes. One of the most infuriating emotions to put your event attendees through is make them wait for the artist or even worse cancel the main headliner because they get caught up in traffic. Pick a convenient location that can be easily accessed by road.

4. Mind the Weather 

You can’t parley with the rain gods at the last minute due to your lack of research. Study your location’s weather trends. Even if it rains, make sure your venue has a contingency plan to continue the event indoors. 

5. Calculate Your Event Capacity  

Don’t oversell your event and end up disappointing your attendees with a cramped experience. Ask for a venue and seating chart from the venue owner to make sure you sell the right quantity of tickets. It’s very important to understand the collective impact of all your attendees in once space. Ask yourself, will they prefer a spaced-out seating arrangement or love to walk around freely in your venue? Should you opt for General Admission or Reserved Seating? 

6. That WOW Factor

Just ask yourself this – “Will they do it for the Gram?” For you, an event venue might be just another event venue. For many of your attendees, it might be the first of many. Their first live concert, conference, music festival, or a fundraiser event. It’s your chance to choose an electric venue that truly wows them, even if it’s a small art installation in your restroom. A venue with that X factor will turn your event attendees into your event marketer and recurring ticket buyers.  

We hope this quick checklist helps you choose your next venue wisely. For those still looking for an event ticketing platform that ticks all the boxes, SIGN UP HERE. 

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1. Know Your Target Audience

Know your apples from oranges. One of the most quintessential steps in planning any music festival is understanding attendee personas. Don’t organize an EDM festival in a town where most of the audience would rather attend a rock concert. Once you’ve successfully identified your target audience, you can plan your budget and then start allocating your spends accordingly. We’ve witnessed the most successful music festivals where event organizers knew their audience expectations.

2. Figure Out Your Venue

Your venue and location can make or break your reputation. The logistics for an indoor event will differ from that of an outdoor one. The venue of a trance festival will be that of an airy beach where waves crash along with the thumping bass lines whereas a jazz festival will be in a  cozy lounge or auditorium where people can take in the smoothness of the wine and music. In any case, mapping out the event venue will help you arrange the entry, seating, standing, dining, and exit points. Ask for a venue chart from the venue owner which will help you assign different price points for different sections. Plan your section by keeping this in mind – your music festival needs breathing space for people to move around freely. 

3. Artist Outreach

Once you’ve figured out the audience, you might have a set of artists in your mind that you want as headliners and supporting acts. During your artist outreach phase, keep track of your artist budget which should be evenly spread out to bring in big names as well as local talent. If you’re bringing in a new talent, you could host a city tour that effectively markets your upcoming festival. Space out your festival acts across different genres to avoid monotony. 

4. Sponsor Outreach

Organizing a large scale event like a music festival requires big pockets that can be stretched when required. It’s normal for an event organizer to offset this load to a few sponsors which work in favor of everyone. Attendees in your music festival need to fuel themselves with hearty food that can be washed down with a pint or two. Onboarding a few F&B joints to cater your audiences will bring in more revenue and create a brand recall for you and your sponsors. A win-win. Click here to learn 8 smart ways to get sponsors for your events.

5. Production and Equipment

The firepower for your events needs to be top-notch. We’ve noticed events not performing as it should have due to faulty equipment that doesn’t match up to the acoustics of the venue. Your production team should handle everything related to the– the sound, lighting, staging, video, backline, equipment, and power. Once you have these in order, you can start setting up the stage for that larger than life experience.

6.Get an Event Ticketing System

After the first few phases of your planning are sorted, you need to put them into action. An event ticketing system that handles event creation, promotion, and revenue collection from ticket sales should be your best bet.  We’ve been one of the best event ticketing platforms in the USA catering to event presenters all over the world. Yapsody has been designed in conjunction with our clients to suit their festival ticketing needs across different venues. On our platform, you can create multiple events, price and customize multiple ticket types, integrate marketing tools, collect revenue through multiple payment gateways, and track your ticket sales for your music festival.

7. Summarize Your Event

We’ve witnessed that organizers who make their event details crystal clear, tend to attract more ticket buyers than average. Whether you prefer creating an Online Ticket Store or use Event Marketing Tools to reach a wider audience, make sure you summarize your event properly. Event name, description, location/venue, ticket prices, artist line-up, artist set timings need to be clearly defined for attendee’s convenience. Don’t leave anything to their imagination. Keep pushing out important updates or ticket price drop alerts that create a sense of urgency. 

8. Customize Event Packages

With decades of experience in helping hospitality enterprises elevate their guest experiences, we’ve realized that event attendees prefer the complete package rather than going à la carte. A festival is a communal gathering of people for a couple of days. Create event packages that fit the bill for different requirements. Few might prefer an all-inclusive deal when it comes to food and accommodation while few might prefer merchandise with their tickets. Why not ask the right questions with our Questionnaires and Surveys tool to gauge their requirements?

9. Insight-Driven Event Marketing

Event marketing begins months before the D-Day. The key to boosting ticket sales is by implanting your upcoming event in their minds through smart event marketing tools. Instagram has proven to be the best tool for event marketers to reach a wider audience through powerful visual storytelling. Event presenters using Yapsody follow insight-driven event marketing that gives them a definitive edge. Figure out which CTA driven post made them land on your event page and you’ll discover a pattern that can be used for your future events.

10. Streamline The Security & Check-In Process

This is where we see many event attendees lose their cool. Nobody wants to wait for hours just because you didn’t create multiple check-in points. Make sure security checks are handled before anything else. Once they’re in the clear, validate their tickets through a QR Code scanner.  An attendee might turn up late but it’s your job to not make them wait any longer. Imagine being stuck in a queue while hearing your favorite band strumming their latest summer single. Our ticketing system supports 12 prominent languages & over 150 currencies to bridge any communication gap between event presenters and attendees. 

We hope our 10 step guide helps you in planning a successful music festival. Check out our Enterprise-Grade Features here which are tailor-made for music festivals.

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Website

Every manager knows that their guest experience begins way before arriving at the front desk. Not only do you need a user-friendly and fast website, but it also needs to reflect your hotel persona. Your social media handles further solidifies your online presence.  Your website should also be mobile optimized and effortlessly lead your guests to the BOOK NOW option. Make sure that their first contact with your brand sets the standard for things to come. 

Check-In Process 

Probably the most over-looked factor, the check-in process can elevate your guest’s mood or annoy them. After travelling all that way to reach your hotel or event, if you can’t find their name under the reservation list, they might lash out. Perhaps, your hotel can easily manage the check-in check-out process on a normal day. But during the holiday season, when your hotel is a venue for a famous band to perform, you will need an Inventory Management System that can handle Reserved Seating and Ticket Scanning. You can still go for the “stamp on the hand” method of confirming entry for that old school touch. 

Personalized Packages

Whether it’s a business trip or a family trip, everyone loves an all-inclusive package that covers food, alcohol, entertainment, spa, and gym which would be otherwise be charged a la carte. Carefully craft a package that has live entertainment acts for your resort or casino hotel. Don’t overpopulate your website with 50 packages when 10 of your best will suffice. Exclusivity is key in hospitality. You can further personalize their packages if it’s their birthday, anniversaries, weddings, and so on.

Partner With Other Businesses 

By partnering with tourism businesses nearby, you can add value to your venue by amplifying your brand presence. A lot of your guests would love to explore nearby tourist attractions such as museums, theme parks, vineyards, breweries, and so on. You can club these under short-term packages for those who are always looking to go the extra mile. You can give the local gift shop some space in your hotel as tourists are always looking for memorabilia to take back home.

After The Stay

Brand loyalty is what every hotel earns if they pulled everything off perfectly. A key touchpoint for hotel owners to work on is earning their guest’s revisits. The real task is working on post-checkout surveys and feedback from your guests to evolve your future service offering. Create logic-based questions that can help you improve service levels in the future. Satisfaction in the hospitality sector is driven by improving through complaints and general feedback. How fast you can turn a negative into a positive becomes an indicator of your brand value in the market.

Yapsody has been a hospitality industry leader in providing volume talent buying services with internal routing since 1995. You’re just a SIGN UP away to elevate your guest experiences in your hotel.

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Passionate

What differentiates average talent buyers from a great one is their passion for the performing arts. If your talent buyers share the same taste in music as you, they are a good fit to match your requirements. A professional driven by passion will go above and beyond to find the perfect artist for your venue. 

Experienced 

Talent booking is a ruthless process which is why you should hire someone with thick skin.  They should be able to navigate through this wild and harsh industry. An experienced talent buyer will think 10 steps ahead before making a move and come with a contingency plan in case Plan A goes off track. 

Resourceful 

The world of showbiz is based on trust built over time. Your talent buyer will have attended a wide genre of events in his lifetime and garnered trust in the talent buying and entertainment industry. A person who has a powerful network is like your personal Event Setup Wizard that can sell out your venue. For that definitive edge, you can get onboard with Yapsody – the No. 1 provider of headline concert services.

Efficient Communicator & Negotiator

A typical day in the life of a talent buyer involves communicating and negotiating with musicians, agents, managers, venue owners, and so on. You will need some whose core skills involve bargaining, sharp communication, and a convincing spirit. Talent booking involves a lot of paperwork and legalities, so your talent buyer needs to be tactful and ethical.

Receptive

Being in touch with the latest trends in the industry is a pre-requisite for any talent buying agency. The world is evolving rapidly and so is the entertainment industry. Make sure your talent buyer is on deck with all the latest developments so that your venue is not missing out on anything. They should also be receptive to the local entertainment scene because you never know when you might encounter new talents in the community.

We know the amount of time and energy goes into fuelling a business. So much so that you don’t have time to shortlist resumes and sit through interviews. With Yapsody by your side, you can streamline your entire talent buying and ticketing process. With decades of industry expertise in providing headline concert services to independent promoters, Yapsody lets you access a broad pool of multi-genre artists. Also, our online event ticketing system is used by event presenters across the globe each year, enabling them to sell tickets online.

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Stand – Up Comedy

With stand-up comedy picking up the paces, live acts such as Louis Anderson and George Lopez sell out venues by dolling out the laughs. Easily one of the best live entertainment acts for your casino that is guaranteed to fill up your casino floors. Make sure you have a good ticketing system in place that will handle all the phases of ticket booking.

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Concerts

Concerts can get tricky as they have multiple dimensions such as talent buying, production, ticketing, and patron building. This is why having a good talent buyer can serve your casino well. Through concerts, you can pull in audiences who never would’ve never stepped into your casino. They might end up spending a few bucks at the slots or craps table in the process of strolling through your casino. 

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Live Music Bands

Live music bands are usually placed in diners and lounges that lure patrons in. Food and alcohol are classic chasers that complement any genre of music thus adding to the overall casino business. Running a casino might be your forte, but foodies don’t mind returning to your casino just for the elegant vibe they experienced through your lounge services. 

Dancers and Performers

Another classic form of Vegas showbiz is having individual artists and performers that contribute to a fun, high-energy environment on the casino floors. No casino floor is complete without the glitz and glam of these dancers, magicians, fire performers, and acrobats adding a bit of sizzle to the casino.

Masterchef

An extension of the popular TV series, Masterchef events are well-known to draw participation from your patrons. Food is a universal social glue that is bound to please the masses. Whether your guests are participating or simply watching, it’s a fresh idea to boost your overall entertainment value. Throwing in a celebrity chef in the mix will also add a whole new flavor to the entire event.  

With two decades of industry expertise spanning across concert promotion and production, we bring you these sought-after insights that will give a much-needed boost to your casino party ideas. Contact Us if you need an end-to-end solution to meet your talent buying needs. 

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Understanding Your Audience

A good talent buyer knows exactly which talent works best for your audience, making them an asset in boosting your business. You cannot host a musical at your theater if stand-up comedy is what works best with your audience. A professional talent buyer’s network includes performers, musicians, DJs, record labels, and media outlets which boosts footfalls to your venue.  They are tuned into the trends of the entertainment industry, so it’s guaranteed that they’ll bring value for your money.

Sourcing and Negotiating

You may feel you can negotiate with artists to perform at your venue. But, the entertainment business strives on trust. Having attended plenty of events, talent buyers have established their trustworthiness.  They’re a wizard in summoning talent that fits your budget. Sourcing popular talents comes with a lot of negotiation where even after sealing the deal, they might be a no-show due to unforeseen circumstances. A good talent buyer will have a contingency plan for a situation like this, thereby saving your money and reputation. 

Communicating and Executing

Suppose you’ve booked an iconic musician like Gary Allan to perform at your casino. The name itself will draw in the masses. But in many cases, the talent might be new and upcoming which your audience might not have heard of. In this case, your talent manager will develop an event marketing plan to target audiences that actually books the ticket. He will have his own logistics crew to execute the finer details, taking a huge load off your shoulders. 

Renting the Venue

So, your first event at your new restaurant went exceptionally well and now people want more. In the future,  you wish to host a fundraiser at a bigger, more premium venue to further cement your brand in the market. Arranging production services from a talent buying platform like Yapsody can further streamline the production and ticketing services which are crucial as well. Apart from selling out tickets for your fundraiser cookout to a larger audience, your brand name gets cross-promoted just by being associated with a premium venue. A win-win that was possible with a talent buyer and ticketing system by your side. 

With Yapsody by your side, you can streamline your entire talent buying and ticketing process. Our platform gets you a broad pool of multi-genre artists who have decades of experience in providing top-notch entertainment.

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Burning Man

Burning Man is a multiverse that happens annually in the Black Rock Desert of northwest Nevada. The event gets its name from the symbolic burning of their effigy called “The Man”. It is a 9-day art extravaganza organized by the Burning Man Project which started off as a non-profit organization in 2014. This huge gathering is an annual exploration of art through communal efforts, radical self-expression, and participation in the middle of the desert. Life-changing, as cited by many of its attendees. 

Olympics

Inspired by the Olympics festival held in Ancient Greece, the Olympic Games is a global sporting event featuring winter and summer sports with athletes participating from all over the world. A culmination of different sporting events evokes a global spirit of participation, support, and solidarity. For those lucky enough to be the nation hosting an Olympic event, make sure you attend it. 

Coachella 

With headliners such as Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, and Daft Punk, Coachella is a multi-genre art and music festival happening in the Colorado Desert, California. It is one of the largest and most profitable fests which has celebrities and attendees from all over the world. Apart from pulling in a very niche crowd, Coachella is quite the trendsetter when it comes to fashion owing to the eclectic apparel choices of its attendees.  

Grand Prix 

Inaugurated in 1950, The Formula One World Championship is truly a pinnacle in the world of motorsports. A typical F1 season consists of a series of races known as Grand Prix which takes place over different circuits all over the world. Watching it on the telly and watch it happen live are two different thrills altogether.  Your commitment to motorsport is truly rewarded when you witness the bleeding edge technology of the cars and the skills of the drivers live. 

FIFA World Cup 

If you’ve supported your school football team or played football in the rain, you’re aware of the raw energy that runs with it. Nerve-wracking moments filled with passion-filled moments of euphoria when your team scores a goal is a feeling next to none. Now, imagine supporting your tea in an international stadium instead of watching it on the telly.

These events are a once in a lifetime experience that will be etched in your memories forever.
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Oktoberfest 

One of the party animals and foodies, Oktoberfest in Munich is the world’s largest beer and food festival with over 6 million people attending it every year. Rooted deep in Bavarian culture, this 16-18 day folk festival consumes over 8 million liters of beer. Oktoberfest also offers a variety of traditional foods, amusement rides, side stalls, and games. This must-see fest begins in September and ends on the first Sunday of October, so pour yourself a pint and start planning. 

Cannes Film Festival 

Cannes Film Festival has an image of being a high profile film festival held in France. They preview new films and documentaries of all genres before being released for worldwide audiences. If you’re a fashionista, you can make this a destination visit as Cannes offers a lot in terms of high-end boutiques, private hotel beaches, and wine tasting. 

Halloween 

Halloween is one of those events which has been highly publicized through American pop culture. The infamous “Trick-Or-Treat” rituals, costume parties, pumpkin carving, horror movie marathons add to spooky spirit. October 31st has become a global celebration of sorts for people to explore their spooky side. You’ll find countless Halloween events nearby hosting pub crawls, costume parties, and horror movie nights.  

St. Patricks Day 

According to folklore, St. Patrick’s Day marks the death of Ireland’s fifth-century patron saint who introduced Christianity to the Irish. It is known locally as Paddy’s Day which is a religious festival for feasting with family and friends. Leveraging advertisements from beer companies, Irish tourism has been boosted through this holiday. However, we suggest you head to Dublin for the full-blown local experience. 

Winterlude

If winter wonderlands fascinate you, then Canada is a must-visit. Snow-capped mountains, ice sculptures, snow slides, skiing, and snowboarding competitions await you at Ottawa. A hot favorite among couples, you can explore the magic from the end of January to mid-February. Start your day with a range of winter sports and wrap it up by the evening sitting in front of the fire, enjoying cocktails, and reconnecting with your loved one.  

Comic-Con

What started off as a non-profit as a showcase for local and international comic artists that drew no more than 300 attendees, is now a global convention. Comin-Con draws in over 130,000 people including new and upcoming artists from A-list to celebrities to our favorite cult icons. From movie premiers to parties, Comic-Con International has it all. Find the nearest city where Comin-Con events take place and let your love for comics, manga, sci-fi, and fantasy converge with fans from all over. 

Are you an event planner or a talent buyer looking for an online ticketing platform that promotes and generates revenue for your event? Check out Yapsody.

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The World of Showbiz

It’s not just about slot machines and high-stakes gambling in every casino. Casinos rake in a lot of money on the regular from in-house entertainment, concerts, music gigs, stand-up comedians, and entertainers. Some of the hottest names in the world of showbiz perform in the casinos of Vegas. These performances pull in those crowds that may or may not be in for the gambling. Now, how does a casino manage all of these on their own? They surely do not possess the bandwidth of managing the casino and other artists on their gaming floor, right? This is where talent buyers come in. 

Who are Talent Buyers?

Talent buyers are crucial in the casino industry for their unmatched attention to all the ancillary services. The primary goal of a talent buyer is to source the right kind of entertainment while keeping the casino’s business goals in mind. A good talent buyer knows exactly which artist works best for their audience and knows how to get them to perform at their venue.

A great talent buyer automates the entire process of talent sourcing through a concert and ticketing platform like Yapsody.
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What Does It Mean For Your Casino?

Concerts and musical performances on the gaming floor are meant to draw people in so that they can dine in the restaurants, have a luxurious experience either by sitting in the lounge having a drink, groove to a live band, or simply strolling through the gaming floor. They all serve one purpose: to give people a fun experience and keep them in the casino. 

Total Control Of Talent Buying

With Yapsody, you can take control of your talent buying with data-driven insights, feasible routing points, and access a large database of artists with the most favorable terms. Also, equipped with an expert analytics team, Yapsody leverages data that determines a talent’s true value and cuts down the overall production cost. This methodology cuts down all the risk profiles which maximize your casino profit. If your concert requires ticketing or invite based entry, Yapsody automates that as well, so that you don’t have to deal with promoters. Not only that, our marketing team explores all the digital marketing possibilities to bring in more customers. A talent buyer who realizes the true potential of this tool can truly run your casino like a boss. 

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MasterChef 

Food is a multicultural social glue that binds communities together. Masterchef fundraisers are perfect for supporting an upcoming local restaurant or any other cause. Gather all your foodie friends and family to participate with an entry fee. It could be a food fest too if the nearby food joints sponsor and let teams participate in cook-offs based on their popular menu items. 

Musical Fundraiser

Benefit concerts are a great crowd puller. Whether you live in a small town or a huge cultural hub, a musical evening coupled with food and booze will guarantee a heavy footfall. Also, you never know which record label might turn up scouting for raw talent. Invite your local bands to rock out those riffs while the other participants have a go at the karaoke section. Keep the fundraiser open to a wide spectrum of genres. 

Casino Royale 

A bit of a posh affair, a black-tie affair themed around the British spy requires a lot of effort. With precise planning, a Casino Royale fundraiser offers dozens of ways to raise funds including poker tournaments, individual sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, and ticket sales. Keep these events high priced to keep the guest list exclusive and attract a wealthy roster. 

Movie Night 

With different genres to choose from, you can alternate your movie screenings based on the demography. All you need is a comfy location, inflatable movie screen, film rentals, and projection equipment. Setting up a private movie screening at a theatre that serves food and beverages also works wonders. Make sure you use Yapsody’s ticketing platform to streamline the process and get a FLAT 50% rebate. 

Trivia Night 

This one works well with smaller groups as a monthly affair. Hosting a trivia night for the history and sci-fi aficionados at your local pub or a pizza joint won’t pinch you financially as an event manager. A fundraiser like these harbors community building and brings a lot of business for the pub or restaurant which they can contribute to your cause as well. A win-win. Take our quiz if you’re a whizz-kid. 

Book Sale 

Another fundraiser that strikes a chord with the intellectuals and doesn’t demand strong finances. This fundraiser should bring together those who are cleaning out their bookshelves with those who like to read for a bargain price. Connect with your local authors, coffee shops, schools, and colleges to collaborate on the fundraiser. A book reading and signing should do the trick. 

Get Artsy 

Not every artist gets visibility for their work which is why these fundraisers work in their favor. Have an art opening where people buy a ticket to attend an auction of different art pieces. To make it more engaging, allow participants to try their hand at painting, pottery, calligraphy and so on. 

Go Green 

The need of the hour is saving our planet. A fundraiser in the form of a flea market that sells plants, organic and solar-energy products, seeds, and re-usable shopping bags are in demand. The proceeds should be directed towards planting more trees in environmentally sensitive areas. 

Gamers Unite 

You can start a general fundraiser or rally your fellow gaming brethren to launch a support campaign through an annual competition where a portion of their winnings is given away for charity. Approach gamers, YouTubers, and techies for these events for marketing it. 

Junk Donation Fundraiser

An old school trick that is relevant right now. Gather a group of volunteers that have the time and tact to go from door to door and round up unused junk like scrap metal, newspapers, and plastics. Bringing them to the recyclers will get a few extra bucks and make the community clutter-free. 

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