Event and Venue Management Exam 1 Fall 2023 Guide
Arena / Coliseum
indoor facility with fixed seats and permanent or portable stage (court)
Theaters
permanent stage, permanent seats, and a sloped floor
Auditoriums
permanent stage, permanent and portable seats, and flat floors
Convention Ce...
Event and Venue Management Exam 1 Fall 2023 Guide
Arena / Coliseum
indoor facility with fixed seats and permanent or portable stage (court)
Theaters
permanent stage, permanent seats, and a sloped floor
Auditoriums
permanent stage, permanent and portable seats, and flat floors
Convention Centers
exhibit and meeting space and large flat spaces
Stadiums
large facility either open or domed with seats and bleachers surrounding a field area
Amphitheaters
open air with stage, permanent seating, lawn or portable seating, and seasonal events
Complex
combination of two or more venues that are all managed by the same one of two people
Racetrack
designed for a single purpose usually a race of some kind
Aquatic Center
single purpose for swimming and diving
Velodrome
single purpose biking area
Sustainable Venues
the use of LED stadiums and LED items
LEED
Leadership and Energy Environmental Design
Highest classification of Sustainable venues
platinum
How venues deal with fan violence
putting cops near the entrance to give off the impression there is a heavy police
presence
Technological Advances in Venues
paperless tickets
Unique Design Features in Venues
Mercedes Benz, all suites on one side of Phillips arena, large glass windows in
Sacramento
Reason for Unique Designs in Venues
all new venues want to be remembered for something
Fan Safety
extended netting in MLB parks, sideline and courtside injuries
Ticket Affordability
making sure tickets are affordable and scalpers aren't prevalent
Staffing Challenges
mainly sporadic hours and event days
Aubrey Walker
guest speaker that works on the South Carolina football staff
, Four Be's
Be on Time, Be Detailed. Be Accountable, Be and Eagle
Sports and Entertainment Venues lead to what for the communities
more job and economic opportunities but a lot of publicly raised money
Key Internal Stakeholders
employees, contractors, vendors, board members
Key External Stakeholders
politicians, media, business executives, sponsors, and fans
Members of a facility financial committee
qualified stakeholders, Accounting, Legal Department, Debt financing, architecture,
construction, government affairs, zoning requirements
feasibility study
deciding whether or not a complete rebuild, restoration, or retrofit is worth it
Feasibility study factors
community has to want and be able to afford it
land acquisition
acquiring the land necessary to construct the facility can be a major challenge.
Negotiations with several land owners
Job responsible for getting options for the land
intermediaries
Eminent Domain
taking private property for public use, but have to give you fair price
Kelo v. City of New London
Local governments may force the sale of private property and make way for private
economic development when officials decide it would benefit the public, in this case it
went unused
Other examples of Eminent Domain
AT&T stadium and Barclays Center
Land Preparation
after acquiring the land the site must be prepared for construction
Components of Land Preparation
Proper zoning, meeting environmental concerns, creating physical characteristics
necessary to build
Soliciting Bids
how communities make sure they are getting the best venue for the best price
By soliciting bids from architects and construction companies they get Request for
Qualification
RFQ
Request for Qualifications
RFP
Request for Proposal
Additional Cost Related Considerations in venues
weather trends, acoustics, inspections, availability of materials, contractor's financial
solvency, contingency, and labor laws
Financial concerns for venues
facilities useful life? Interest rates, government grants, donations,
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