The situation:
*Bands are booking their schedules over a year in advance now to stay competitive with the market place.
*More bands are touring than ever before in the States making the “exclusive” tag harder and harder to get.
*More festivals (Powerfest, Barfest, Madfest, Nathanfest) mean more completion for the bands that I may want, specifically lower slots.
*The earlier you book a band, the harder it is to keep it confidential. It’s damn near impossible these days.
The solution:
*Book earlier than ever before.
*Announce PP USA IX roster (or as many as I have confirmed) at *this* year’s show or as soon as they are confirmed afterwards.
The drawback:
*The excitement of the announcements is gone.
*The momentum built towards the ticket sale date from January to March is gone.
The counter argument:
*A good roster means the show will succeed regardless of when bands are announced.
*Nostalgia is nice, but you have to move on and deal with the hand the situation gives you.
Discuss.
*Bands are booking their schedules over a year in advance now to stay competitive with the market place.
*More bands are touring than ever before in the States making the “exclusive” tag harder and harder to get.
*More festivals (Powerfest, Barfest, Madfest, Nathanfest) mean more completion for the bands that I may want, specifically lower slots.
*The earlier you book a band, the harder it is to keep it confidential. It’s damn near impossible these days.
The solution:
*Book earlier than ever before.
*Announce PP USA IX roster (or as many as I have confirmed) at *this* year’s show or as soon as they are confirmed afterwards.
The drawback:
*The excitement of the announcements is gone.
*The momentum built towards the ticket sale date from January to March is gone.
The counter argument:
*A good roster means the show will succeed regardless of when bands are announced.
*Nostalgia is nice, but you have to move on and deal with the hand the situation gives you.
Discuss.