peeriebryan Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 mareel 750 capacity, a lot less than were able to enjoy the gig last night. As has been the case from the outset, and has been discussed many times in this thread, Mareel was designed with the size of Shetland audiences and the capacity of other venues in mind. The Clickimin is too big for most bands (and comedians) in terms of audience numbers, with a capacity up to around 1400. And hiring the hall and kitting it out with staging, PA, lights etc makes it too expensive for most gigs. Larger country halls have a capacity of about 200 - too small for many visiting acts. Hence, Mareel has a standing capacity of around 750 and a seated capacity of around 250, depending on the layout of the stage and seating and the nature of the event. Mareel will also have an in-house PA and lighting system, reducing the cost of putting on gigs considerably. For acts that will draw crowds of 750+, such as Bill Bailey, the Clickimin will still be used. And once the SA crowd have sorted all their mates with tickets there will be a hell of a lot less tickets for the general public.I’m not sure what you’re picking at here, but Bill Bailey wasn’t booked by Shetland Arts and the tickets were sold via the Shetland Box Office at Islesburgh. As an employee of Shetland Arts, I can assure you that we received no preferential treatment. Tickets for all Shetland Arts events are sold via the Box Office and are publicised in the local media and on the Internet - www.shetlandarts.org - www.facebook.com/shetlandarts - www.twitter.com/shetlandarts If you have legitimate concerns about how events are publicised or tickets sold, I'd like to hear them. Will the Shetland public, or private groups be able to hire Mareel for a venue to play live gigs?Yes, all the spaces in Mareel will be available for hire. Get in touch if you want more info - http://www.shetlandarts.org/contact/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Farkoff Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Skaterboy, I'm nothing to do with SA.Didn't get any tickets for BB, wasn't bothered.Wasn't offered any preferential treatment, either.Any "crap spewewd" out is just my opinion, just like yours."just ask the baron"--I like it! What would you like to know?I'd like to know if you plan to do anything interesting at the new venue.Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Disco Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 So, baisicaly, We, the Kaleidoscope , if we were to hire bands / or big name DJ's fae sooth, could the hire mareel? If so spot on, get it up and ready! ROKA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Thats exactly what Mareel is for! (along with plenty of other things, obviously) My biggest reason for supporting the Mareel project is for the benifits it will bring to rural halls/event, letting us bring up bigger names for a couple of nights, which up until now has been a risky/barely profitable excercise at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeAyBee Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 If you have legitimate concerns about how events are publicised or tickets sold, I'd like to hear them. Now now, if you ask that question you know he'll go quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 The new bill board for the Mareel isn't very optimistic ... now showing ... TITANIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 It's definitely a "titanic" waste o money that's for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 The new bill board for the Mareel isn't very optimistic ... now showing ... TITANIC No kiddin', its slippin in to the ebb at the North Ness already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeAyBee Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh is it bash Mareel time again? Already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 ^^ No bashing intended on my part. I was aiming for low grade humour, but maybe I missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh is it bash Mareel time again? Already? I will not bash Mareel, but give you my honest opinion. 1. I can not see the point of the building when the Garrison, Islesbrugh etc. fulfil the same purpose. 2. Spending such a sizeable amount of money on a public building seems misguided (to me) when you consider the struggle SRT is having to ensure their facilities are viable.3. The location of the project is wrong in my opinion. Having a facility that is similar (as in a public space) next to the Museum is misguided.4. I wonder who will fund the upkeep of the building. If it is through public money I can not see how the council can afford it. Think about the cuts going through at the moment... It does reek as an organisation that had money burning a hole in their pockets to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 4. I wonder who will fund the upkeep of the building. If it is through public money I can not see how the council can afford it. Think about the cuts going through at the moment... It is supposed to make sufficient profit to pay for itself (which has been already been debated at length on this thread) though the Charitable Trust agreed to make a contribution to any deficit in the first year of operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 It is supposed to make sufficient profit to pay for itself (which has been already been debated at length on this thread) though the Charitable Trust agreed to make a contribution to any deficit in the first year of operation.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh is it bash Mareel time again? Already? Not at all ... just stating my surprise that they have chosen the theme of a "sinking ship" as their advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suuusssiiieee Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Bash Mareel - well why not? after all were all entitled to our views as citizens. Each to their own as regards the project, that's the way it should be, but for what it's worth i think it won't pay for itself. I believe realistically there's not a scoobies chance of that, and in the long term it WILL be a serious financial drain on local resources. I may be proved wrong and i'll be the first to hold my hands up and say so, but as the old saying goes "time will tell". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.