Brighton’s music scene has hosted legendary performers over the years like David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. It’s also a place many have made their home, including Nick Cave, Fatboy Slim, Rag ‘n’ Bone man, Adele, and Ren.
So it stands to reason any live music event will be a popular addition to Brighton’s nightlife and festival scene.
When designing and setting up a live music event, a combination of stunning aesthetics, safety, and technical excellence are the cornerstones of cultivating an exceptional atmosphere. Setting up a live music event is an opportunity to get creative and demonstrate the music artist’s style and personality through the set.
To create an unforgettable experience, consider the following:
The Stage
The stage is the foundation of your set build. It’s not just a platform: it’s the centrepiece of your event and is the focus of everyone’s attention. The size and height of your performance stage will depend on how many people will be performing on stage together at a given time, and how many guests you are expecting to accommodate. It is essential to choose a stage that is large enough to fit all your performers, and tall enough that all your guests can see the stage, even from the back of the room.
From a safety standpoint, ensure there is room on the stage for not only the performers but also any instruments, electrics, and other equipment. Everything should be spaced out safely to ensure the performers can move around freely without tripping.
Musical Instruments
Often, music artists and bands will have their own musical instruments which they can bring with them to use at a live music event. However, if this is not the case for your live music event, musical instruments are available for hire through a range of providers and online services. Depending on which provider you choose, you may wish to consider taking out insurance in case of any damage to the hired musical instruments.
Ahead of any and each performance, take the time to ensure each musical instrument is perfectly tuned and in good condition so that the music can reach its full potential.
Stage Electrics
Stage electrics are one of the most important parts of your whole set build; without them, your guests couldn’t see the stage or hear the music. Investing in high quality equipment can truly take your event to the next level.
High quality sound equipment will give your music a pure, loud sound, ensuring all of your guests can hear the music, even from the back of the room. On the other hand, high quality and well-designed lighting equipment will give your live music venue the perfect ambience. Contrary to what many think, lighting isn’t just for illuminating the room. With the right design and creative vision in mind, lighting can be used artistically to create an authentic, vibrant atmosphere for your guests which encapsulates and reflects the music artist’s aesthetic.
Health and Safety
Above all else, it is imperative that your event complies with all the relevant laws and regulations. To enable you to act fast in the event of an emergency, keep first aid kits stationed around the venue, have trained first aiders on the site at all times, and ensure your venue has clear emergency exits with a recognisable green, fluorescent exit sign above the doorframe.
The approved maximum capacity must also be taken into account when choosing a venue and planning your event. Crowd management necessitates an understanding of crowd psychology and dynamics and this responsibility should not be taken lightly. If you expect your live music event to be busy, ensure you have extremely stringent measures in place for managing crowds to prevent accidents and injuries.