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Originally Posted by Gutter Monkey  The great majority of the shows listed in the guide are probably being produced by the performers themselves and this is a terrible way to run a business. I know from experience - if you're putting together a show you really don't have enough time to properly budget, advertise and promote it as well.
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There's not nearly enough producers or media relations people in this business and this is holding the whole industry back. We need more people who know how to run the shows as a business with an aim towards making a profit. |
Agreed, agreed, agreed.
And as someone who has dipped their toes in the production pool for comedy festival a couple of times, I can also say that its important that the festival doesnt just bow to the whims of big producers and maybe help out the little guys a little more. Starting with perhaps listing all acts on the board rather than just their own hub? Thats been one common complaint over the years.
I would happily get back in the industry and utilise my knowledge of marketing and pr and budgeting, etc to the festival. I love comedy. We need more people who do it with love for the art and good business building sense than just immediate $$$ in their eyes and a sense of skepticism in regards to talent and disdain for their own acts on a personal level. But then, some might call that good business. I just don't work like that. Anyone who needs a bit of help, I'll happily share my experience with.
Now GM, can you go over to the Age website and comment on the editorial piece that seems to insinuate locals and their 'lack of preparation' is to blame for shows not breaking even?
http://blogs.theage.com.au/lastlaugh...ur_act_to.html