How to organise a music event

Local art centres, amateur dramatic groups, orchestras, bands and university drama clubs put on a vast array of shows each year. By tapping into their efforts and audiences, you can raise funds and increase awareness of Alzheimer's Society.

If a performance group offer to put on a show, it is essential to establish exactly what the offer entails.

• Will you have to guarantee the sale of a certain number of tickets or underwrite any costs?
• Who will run the box office?

Always get any agreements in writing.

If you are putting the show together yourself, you should form a committee of volunteers so that all the work can be divided.

Timing

Next you need to think about Timing.