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Event Planning Advice
Bournemouth Concert Brass have organised major musical events themselves, so the band is suitably qualified to offer your organisation marketing, management and planning advice. We do this by offering our concert promoters an 'Event Planning Guide'. We are also happy to comment on any other question or concern. We offer this advice in good faith but unfortunately we are not in a position to take professional responsibility for a Promoter's event.
The following are a few of the many items of advice that would be found in our 'Event Planning Guide' 
School Choirs
Inviting school choirs to perform at a concert is a good idea for a variety of reasons. Provided there are facilities to accommodate and protect the children whilst on the premises, schools are normally very keen to participate because it provides wider opportunities for the children to perform in public. A donation to school funds is very much appreciated. Their participation also boosts the size of the audience because, for nearly every performing child, there will be enthusiastic parent, guardian or family member(s). The school may also be willing to publicise your event to all parents of the school children. 
VAT (Valued Added Tax)
VAT can be a significant expense, particularly if you are hiring a large concert venue. If your organisation is not VAT exempt it would be prudent to consult an Accountant or Tax Advisor who may advise you to consider 'Charitable Status' or to set up a Limited Company or Partnership. 
Venue Choice
If you decide to hold your event in an established concert venue, it is recommended to contact all the venues in your catchment area. The cost of the hall will reflect the comfort, quality and facilities at the venue. Be aware that some concert venues will include all their facilities and services within the main cost of the hall, whilst others will quote the facilities and services as extra charges. (Refer to 'Venue' in the Event Budget page).  
"What's On" Guides
These are an essential for publicising your concert event. "What's On" Guides are hosted by Tourist Information Offices, local newspapers and journals, holiday camps, hotel groups, Council authorities, independent tourist publications and numerous websites. Entries within these Guides are normally free of charge, however, you need to advise the Guide Editors many months (sometimes twelve months) in advance in order to guarantee inclusion.   
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