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Venue Information
http://www.pollstar.com

Go to Pollstar and type in a city. Find a venue and explore its website. What is their address and phone number? What is their capacity? Some venues have different capacities for different types of events. What info can you find? Who manages the facility? Do they allow liquor? How about in-house security? For some spots, you may have to download a Sales Kit to find the information you need.

Band Merchandise
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/directory/musicmerchandising.htm

Explore some sites that offer promotional merchandise for bands. Report to the class discussion board which supplier you think offers the best deal on T-shirts. Explain the terms, and why you think that it would be the company to use for a band looking to sell merchandise at their shows.

License Your Concert
http://www.bmi.com/licensing/entry/promoters_presenters

Go to the BMI website page for Concert Promoters.
Review the common questions and download the Promoter/Presenter License form.

What is the License fee for an event with paid admission and a seating capacity of 5,001 to 9,999?
What is the fee for the same event with free admission?