Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source and book appropriate venues for performances in terms of location, safety, size, acoustic qualities and appropriateness for performance styles.
It applies to individuals who operate as artist/band managers, booking agents, marketing and promotions officers, or self-employed (independent) performers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research performance venues | 1.1 Identify the location and audience demographic of potential venues in consultation with relevant people 1.2 Identify the operational and technical capabilities and any regulatory, licensing or permit requirements for potential venues, using appropriate sources 1.3 Assess ability of venues to cater to specific needs of audience and performers 1.4 Compare and assess the suitability of venues based on their market position 1.5 Maintain an accurate record of the market position of potential venues, including costs |
2. Finalise booking arrangements | 2.1 Liaise with venue personnel to ensure proposed performance complements image and tone of venue 2.2 Liaise with performers to ensure proposed venue complements style and genre of performance 2.3 Contribute to risk analyses to confirm safety and security requirements are met, and that performances are financially viable 2.4 Negotiate and confirm special arrangements with venue as required 2.5 Confirm and complete booking documentation, record details and promptly circulate to all parties |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
research, source and secure an appropriate performance venue
negotiate and agree on arrangements for performance with others
estimate and calculate performance costs
assist in identifying risks associated with the safety and financial viability of a performance
maintain records of potential venues and booking documentation.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain the factors used to identify the market position of potential venues
list and briefly describe suitable sources of information about venues
explain a range of specific needs of individuals to consider when choosing a venue
outline basic risk analysis principles as applied to safety and financial viability of performances
describe compliance requirements of performance venues, including safety and security.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
information about venues
access to legislative and regulatory material about venue safety, security and licensing
interaction with others
case studies or, where possible, real situations.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2-1.4 | Evaluates and integrates information about venues to assess suitability for the relevant performance |
Writing | 1.5, 2.5 | Records specific information which conveys an understanding of requirements and outcomes |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 | Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and elicits the views of others through listening and questioning Uses a range of persuasive responses appropriate to audience and context |
Numeracy | 1.4, 1.5, .2.3 | Selects and uses familiar mathematical techniques to calculate costs, conduct cost-benefit analyses and make comparisons |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 1.3, 2.3 | Understands and adheres to legislative requirements relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 | Follows accepted consultation and communication practices to negotiate agreed outcomes Collaborates with others to achieve clarity and understanding |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 | Plans and prioritises a range of routine tasks to achieve goals in a timely manner Uses problem solving skills to identify and analyse financial and safety risks |
Sectors
Administration – general administration