Thistle's the Way: Performing Arts in the Concho Valley

It may seem like a daunting prospect for local musicians to rent a venue for a performance.  But it doesn't have to be.   Booking a venue can be a relatively simple process.   At the San Angelo Performing Arts Center, for example, we would like to support local musicians as much as possible and help them make the leap from playing gigs at local businesses and branch out to having their own concerts in a venue. Here are some initial steps to follow: 1.  Contact the venue.   At the San Angelo PAC, for example, you may contact Yukio Kuniyuki, the Executive Director, to schedule a meeting and review the rental process. 2.  Ask Questions.   Make sure you ask about the venue rental, labor costs, ticketing fees, cleaning costs, and insurance requirements.  Ask for the technical specifications for each venue to understand what's available for sound and lighting.   Find out what the venue will do to advertise or promote your event.  If you plan to sell merchandise, ask whether the venu