Three Tips For Club Setup
When you’re giving a presentation, whether it’s a keynote speech or seminar, the Venue and facilities may have a very big impact on the success or failure of your presentation, so here are three tips to make your presentation successful.
Small is more
A few years ago, my performer was offer ed a headline show in one of the live music Venues in Cape Town. The problem is that while our performer can draw a crown of about 50-100 people, the Venue held over 700 people all of us reluctantly turned down the show and instead asked to performance in their smaller Venue downstairs that only held 80 people. The downstairs show was great – it was full, crowded and had a great vibe – all of us would have necessitated at least 500 people upstairs to get the energy all of us had downstairs.
The same happens when all of us speak. Sometimes all of us thc” but in general, the small yet full room has far more energy than the large and empty room. Resist the temptation to book the larger room. You might always bring in extra chairs at the last minute if vital.
Arrive Early
What’s been promised by the Venue, and what they actually provide are not always the same thing. If you arrive early you have plenty of time to make final minute varys to the room performance up. If possible, check it out a day or two before so that you have time to see the room and make a DJ ustments adhead of time.
Get to know the AV Guy
The AV (audio-visual) guy is the person that (usually) works for the Club, and he is responsible for all of the audio visual equipment. They are the people who know where the hidden button is that lowers the projector screen, or where to get an extra extension cable at the final minute etc. If you’re speaking at a large conference, you can have a dedicated AV guy, but if it is a smaller function, the Club can have one person responsible for the entire conference set up.
This individual can make or break your presentation. Befriend him and he will be willing to guide. Antagonize him, and he can not be able to find that extra adapter that you left at home!
(I say AV guy – but in all honesty I’ve never met an AV gal!)
I hope the tips stimulate – good luck with you next presentation!