#smallvenues

[strawbloodry98]

Impressions from the german Black Metal band Hallig! Great music. Saw them on Monday at Don't Panic Club in Essen🔥🖤 check them out (also on Spotify)

[throughtheeyesofaqueen]

It’s a low end thing #throughtheeyesofaqueen #bassist #livemusic #livemusicphotography #perspective #music #bassguitar #smallvenue #lovewhatyoudo #guitar #moodedits (at The Wynwood Yard) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1kR6SMbt1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[matteerickson]

@frankieberry with @frankieandthestuds at last month's @harvardandstone residency. Always great to photograph her and the studs. #frankieclarke #frankieandthestuds #harvardandstone #phographybymatte #canonphotography #thinktankphoto #blackrapid #canonr6 #livemusic #shotoncanon #adobe #lightroom #losangeles #hollywood #rocknrolllifestyle #smallvenue #progradedigital #vans #fueledbydeathwish #punkrock (at Harvard & Stone) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0TiCJP0X_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nanni88s]

Join me today at the @sherwood1807 in skaneateles from 4-7. #livemusic #smallvenues https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wc1DMJWfa/?igshid=63vwykcxxugv

[greatnowimconfused]

The Problem with small venues...

Small venues used to be the place to be on a night out, with cheap tickets, great company and amazing live music. Live music has been a crucial part of an evening out since god knows when. Having a dance hall with jazz players or blues band at a bar was the norm for people to see on their Friday or Saturday night out. Over the years the music became less in the background and was centre stage as the main act. Underground nightclubs and basements were new venues for the rebellious, bored teens to spend their time and money once again with amazing music.

Pubs did regular open mic nights and would have local bands come play and could fit as many people in as they could, which for some people would be the only live music they could get too so, this was perfect for socialising. Unfortunately live music in such venues is slowly dying out due to the new modern age ways and being substituted with a club night out of electronic music.

Health and safety has had a big impact on the way things have to be run. It’s made the intimacy of some concerts become less interesting to the target audience. The youth would sneak in underage and drink, smoke and live the life. However the laws now make it too hard to do such thing. I disagree with this act of under aged substances however the sport of rebelliousness, this was key for teens and I think gives character to their upbringing.  

Customers enjoyed the familiarity of the venue. Even if it was in the middle of London some people would be regulars every week. You would start to know names of bar tenders and be able to freely voice your opinion onto who owned that venue. For the small acts that were put on, they used this as a starter pack for their later performances. They could slowly learn set up arrangements and the do’s and don’ts of tore in a low cost environment.  By these types of venues not being around most bands will have to rely on an online status of promotion. One reason this is bad is because of the vast amounts of people competing. It makes it extremely hard to get their moment in the spot light.

The streaming industry is a major competitor with live music and is slowly decreasing sails in every way possible. The CD is being driven out because people want to have easy ways to have music on their phone. This then impact the sail rates and the artist/mangers have to make this money back somehow. They have realised they can do this by increasing the prices of ticket sales. Therefore, less people wanting to spend that much money on these once endless experiences, on a Friday night.

Eventually arenas were being built and becoming popular venues so bigger artists were getting better places to put on a show. People would save for months to go and see there favourite artists. Therefore the small venues had to up there prices to keep themselves afloat, driving more and more customers away. These made the smaller venues lose loyal customer and for some would mean eventually closing down.  

There is an amazing program called the grassroots scheme which back small venues to help them keep going. Sony is now a part of this because they understand the importance of artists building up their profile. Big artist such as Ed Sheeran, Adele and many more would not be where they are now with out there fair shear of pubs and dingy scenes but this gives them the proof to say they needed this to learn the way.

My overall opinion of small venues is, there is nothing wrong with them. They have historic meaning to them and give a unique feeling to people when you see that you can have close intimacy with someone that you could be a die hard fan or to find your new band/artist that could influence you. I think we should be encouraging companies to invest in these small businesses. Then hopefully, slowly they will come back. Certain companies have been taking risks and putting on shows in abandoned warehouses which made other people follow their lead so venues have been coming back, but not at the rate that they used to be. They have a much higher risk so it is a lot more to take on. I hope one day there are more venues like the O2 academy’s who although have a massive brand name, there shows can hold up to 800 odd people. Now thats, my kind of venue.  

[thecheapshotartist]

If you haven't already, do yourself a favor, and go see a show @bootandsaddle #bootandsaddle #phillymusic #ourphilly #myphillyphoto #instaphilly #instavenues #instamusic #instamaster #phillyrock #phillygram #phillyphotography #musicvenues #smallvenues #thecheapshotartist (at Boot & Saddle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_4s-xB4n8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cdisdjbpwpia

[liamashleyclark]

@_joelbenjamin_ and I both made prints for the @norwichartscentre #nacregeneration campaign - pop in to the arts centre and buy one, or two, or all of them. #artist #artistsoninstagram #norwichartscentre #gouache #illustration #print #fineart #art #norwich #norfolk #norwichart #norfolkart #music #livemusic #smallvenue #norwichlanes (at Norwich Arts Centre) https://www.instagram.com/liamashleyclark/p/Bu3t_fcj03c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ok0psbecylnf

[3leggedchinchilla]

when you’re small and arrive too late at a concert 😂 - it was so great though, I hurt my neck with too much headbanging 🙃 #🤘 #stonedjesus #elephanttree #mothership #petitbain #stoner #stonerrock #smallvenue #metal #concertonaboat #paris #igersparis #concertphotography #instalive #stagelights #prettycolours #iphone8 #raiseyourglass (à Petit Bain) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQj5DTA_0G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g92ujtk83p3f

[room-138-moor]

Andy Black

Escena Monterrey, Nuevo León

August 16th 2016 <3

[realmarydiamond]

I just discovered Ben De La Coer and omigosh... #AmericanaFest #originalmusic #smallvenue (at The Bowery Vault) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUO9dK8tOYC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dingosaidso]

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So so SO good! Actually considering getting in the car right now and driving to Vegas for tomorrow night’s show!!! @saveferrisofficialband #saveferris #livemusic #bigbear #bigbearlake #lasvegas #residency #harrahs #ska #horns #smallvenue (at The Cave)

[shaggyxlfdy]

.@deadfrequency smashing it hard!! . . . . . #Livemusic #punk #punkrock #poppunk #poppunkisntdead #punkgig #gignight #punkshow #punkgig #ukpunk #uklivemusic #deadfrequency #pubgig #smallvenue #gignight #poppunkdude #poppunkgirl . #likeforlike #likesforlikes #l4l #doubletap hearts (at The Bell Bicester)

[throughtheeyesofaqueen]

Let’s take it back a bit on this throwback Thursday with a little honey #throughtheeyesofaqueen #bassist #livemusic #livemusicphotography #bnwphotography #music #honeyhounds #smallvenue #lovewhatyoudo #guitar #moodedits (at Revolution Live) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSefytTgdeC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[matteerickson]

The always fabulous @frankieberry of @frankieandthestuds finishing up the @harvardandstone residency this past Monday. It's always a pleasure capturing her on stage. #frankieclarke #frankieandthestuds #harvardandstone #phographybymatte #canonphotography #thinktankphoto #blackrapid #canonr6 #livemusic #progradedigital #concertphotography #rocknrolllifestyle #vans #fueledbydeathwish #punkrock #adobe #lightroom #losangeles #hollywood #rocknrolllifestyle #smallvenue (at Harvard & Stone) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoI1taxPA0M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[weddingz-india-blog]

Small Wedding Venues in Chennai for an Intimate Wedding Function

If you are looking for niche wedding venues that can accommodate small-sized gathering then what you will read ahead is surely going to intrigue you. We have handpicked a few venues that can host a grand wedding, provide impeccable services, offer gracious hospitality, and make your guests remember your wedding for a lifetime. Check out our list of small wedding venues in Chennai where you can host an intimate wedding celebration. 

The Westin - Chennai, Velachery, Chennai

The Raintree Hotel, Anna Salai, Chennai

Risa Banquets, Injabakkam, Chennai

New Woodlands Hotel, Mylapore, Chennai

Hotel Palmgroove, Nungambakkam, Chennai

[craigsuperstaryoung]

@onlookertheband deliciously heavy and strangely suiting The Chili Cake venue in Hartlepool. #hartlepoollive #musicphotography #heavy #rock #livemusic #smallvenue #greatband #gig #gigphotographer #nikonphoto #northeastmusicscene #supportlocalmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJVHGAH4Q_/?igshid=gurudfmc59uo