Venue Survey Questionnaire for Live Music Venues The purpose of this questionnaire is to assess the music economy in Lubbock, Texas in order for the Lubbock Music Friendly Advisory Committee to know concerns, challenges and strengths from the live music venue perspective. This survey has been constructed in consultation with the Texas Tech University School of Music. PreviousNextHow would you define your live music venue? Performance venue where music is our primary revenue source A space where music is not our primary revenue source Optional: Contact InformationThis is optional and you are welcome to complete the survey anonymously.Would you like to provide your contact info so we can request your feedback in the future? Yes, of course. No, thank you.First NameLast NameEmailPhone/MobilePreviousNextWhy does your venue have live music?What is the seating capacity of your venue?How often does your venue have live music?PreviousNextDo you have a budget for live music?If your venue has a budget for music – how is that determined and what is it monthly?Do you pay a musician/group per service or per musician?How long does a performance last in your venue? How are the sets/breaks divided?Do you allow a tab or meals for musicians? Why or why not?If so, what is it? Is this arrangement made at the time of hire?PreviousNextIf you have a cover or door charge/how is that split between venue and musician? If there is a door/cover charge, do you offer a minimum payment in case this revenue does not reach a certain threshold?Do you have a dedicated space for music? Where is that space?If outside – how do you handle inclement weather?How do you handle cancellations/force majeure?PreviousNextDo you book through an agent or directly with the musician?Why do you use this booking method?How do you market your musical offerings?What are your expectations of the musicians who play your venue in terms of marketing?What are your expectations of the musicians who play your venue in terms of behavior?Do you have an in-house PA System? Why or why not?Are musicians welcome to place a tip jar while they play? Why or why not?PreviousNextDo you have a written contract or performance agreement with musicians who play your venue? Why or why not? If not, would you object if a musician presented a formal contract before an agreement to play is made?Would you allow a musician to place signage with their contact information in the venue when they play? Yes NoDo you pay licensing fees through a music agency? Yes NoWould you be interested and participate in a Lubbock Live Music Venue Certification program which would offer a once a year training in Best Practices to host live music? Yes NoWe appreciate you taking the time to think about the many issue of the Lubbock music industry – is there anything else you would like the Lubbock Music Advisory Team to be aware of? Previous Submit Form
