Live performance
by musical ensembles in the open air, outside of hallways to entertain people are
generally termed as Open Air Concerts. It is held in different times of a year after
different motives, and especially at night times. And thus the range of such concerts
varies from a music fest to a small family gathering. Sometimes the concerts
might be free of charges. But a practise of ticketing before admission to the
concert arena also prevails. Different types of musical acts are performed at an
open air concert including folk, pop, classical, rock, reggae and so forth. Usually
an open air concert takes place in a stadium or in a sports complex, in parks
or pre-selected concert venues, while the whole process involves a great sum of
activities as well as forecast to make it a success.
Before arranging
a concert, the promoters should be aware of the following issues that can
hinder the smooth operation of the concert.
As the first
step, point out the motive of the concert. The motive may differ from fund
raising or to provide a fresh entertainment to the audiences. Mostly it happens
that if the concert is for fund raising or any charitable activity, the show turns
into a ticketed one. The audience must spare a sum of money to enjoy the show. And
if it is for entertainment only, it may not cost a single buck to the people. Moreover,
the concert event should be publicised revealing its function to arrest
attention of people. This can be done by using posters, leaflets containing the
details of the concert (the venue, participants, schedules, costs etc).
Finding a suitable
location and the climatic conditions of the locality where the concert is
slated to be held, matters more than any other issues. It is another reckoning
factor since sudden foul weather during the concert may cause a havoc for both
the performers and the audiences present there. A potential downpour may mess
up the event and the electronic equipments used for the concert as well.
Therefore, it is imperative to arrange concerts in summer and winter when
people can enjoy the live performance without any natural interruption.
A clearly
visible stage for the performance should be set up. Instead the audience will
fail to get the clear vision of the performance amid the stirring crowd.
Besides, the energetic music makes the audience dance before the stage.
Therefore, a transitory dancing area is a prerequisite during an open air
concert event, and a strongly fenced dancing zone is an excellent idea.
Since most of
the musical instruments used on a concert run on electricity, the promoters
should set up alternative power backings, if the location is beyond the public
electricity network. Alternative generators or other power sources should be
deputed to avoid any interruption.
Loudspeakers and
amplifiers are kept in a traditional distinct shape (a towering shape) to
produce ample resonance mostly in heavier concert sessions. The promoting
agency must try to control the excessive noise out of the loudspeakers which may
upset the neighbourhood people.
Last but not the
least; music selection is an important issue. The music must follow the taste
and likeness of the people attending the concert. Music according to differentgenres can be played on the concert as audience of different tastes will gather
at the concert.
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