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CUSEVT301A
Book performance venues

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the selection of performance venues in terms of their location, safety, size, acoustic qualities and appropriateness for performance styles. This role would typically be undertaken by an artist/band manager, booking agent, marketing and promotions officer, or self-employed (independent) performer.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and book appropriate venues for performances.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

Not applicable



Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

negotiate agreed outcomes with performers and venue personnel

research and select appropriate venues for performances

identify risks associated with the safety and financial viability of a performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to appropriate technology to research the market position of venues

access to legislative and regulatory material regarding venue safety, security and licensing

access to performers, venues and venue personnel

use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:

case studies to assess ability to source and secure appropriate performance venues

direct observation of candidate negotiating special arrangements for a performance

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of the market positioning of local venues

problem-solving activities to assess ability to estimate and calculate performance costs.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBADM307B Organise schedules

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets

CUSADM301A Administer operations for rehearsals and performances

CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

research skills sufficient to position a venue within an identified market

critical-thinking skills sufficient to evaluate and match performances to venues

literacy skills sufficient to interpret marketing information from venues

numeracy skills sufficient to estimate and negotiate performance and venue costs

communication skills sufficient to negotiate with performers and venue personnel

planning and organisational skills sufficient to source venues and book performances

problem-solving skills sufficient to identify risks associated with staging performances

technical skills sufficient to access and download venue information from the internet

Required knowledge

availability and suitability of performers and venues within a given locality

basic risk analysis principles

common terminology used in venue-specific marketing material

compliance requirements of performance venues, including safety and security

OHS principles of safe listening, including safeguards against hearing loss

operational requirements of performance venues

popular performing styles and genres

popular venue trends and settings

technical requirements of performance venues, such as:

acoustic awareness

front-of-house operations

production responsibilities

revenue structures

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of booking performance venues

typical features and requirements of venue contracts

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:

performers

composers

producers

booking agents

artist managers

tour managers

sound engineers.

Market position may include:

acoustic qualities and sightlines

capacity, including attendance, seating, staging, staffing and technical

demographic profile of audience, including age, artistic preferences, competing interests, cultural affiliations, disposable income and predicted spending patterns

facilities and services, such as:

sound equipment

front-of-house equipment

preparation and warm-up space

image, tone, comfort and decor

location, including access for performers and audience, estimated set-up and break-down times

OHS, including air quality and sound volume

operating costs and procedures

operating times and availability, such as:

day or evening

particular seasons and festivals

weekdays or weekends

potential audience numbers at different times

safety and security.

Venues may include:

casinos

churches

clubs

community centres

concert halls

corporate foyers

entertainment centres

nature environments

pubs

restaurants

shopping centres or malls

sporting arenas and stadiums

taverns

theatres, including ballet, college, opera, school and university

town halls.

Sources may include:

discussions with performers and venue operators

electronic and print media

industrial relations publications, such as:

bulletins

letters

magazines

newsletters

industry publications, such as:

directories

information sheets

reference books

technical publications

internet

libraries and archives

local, regional and state organisations

suppliers of products and services

venue publications and directories.

Risk analyses may involve:

balancing expectations and preferences of audience to style and genre of performance

balancing expected performance revenue against venue costs

balancing market appeal of performance to anticipated audience numbers

ensuring safety and security of audience, performers and venue staff

identifying whether competing and simultaneous performances may increase or diminish intended audience

mitigating non-attendance of audience, performers and venue staff.

Special arrangements may include:

acoustic modifications

air conditioning

catering

cleaning

door deals

heating

lighting

regulatory compliance

size of performance

staging requirements

venue facilities.

Parties may include:

agents

artists

audience

contractors and suppliers

emergency services

government agencies

host organisations

legal counsel

management

performers

directors

producers

regulatory authorities

sponsors

technicians

venue operators/personnel.

Booking details may include:

hiring and other fees

OHS and security arrangements

rehearsal and performance schedules

responsibility for staging and front-of-house operations

special benefits for venue operators

special requirements for performers

technical requirements

use of venue facilities.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the market position of potential venues using appropriate sources 
Assess ability of venues to cater to specific needs of audience and performers 
Compare and assess the suitability of venues based on their market position 
Maintain an accurate record of the market position of potential venues 
Liaise with venue personnel to ensure proposed performance complements image and tone of venue 
Liaise with performers to ensure proposed venue complements style and genre of performance 
Contribute to risk analyses aimed at ensuring safety and financial viability of performances 
Ensure special arrangements are considered, understood and negotiated with all parties 
Confirm and record booking details and circulate to all parties in a timely and effective manner 

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