The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #113071   Message #2399197
Posted By: Sandra in Sydney
28-Jul-08 - 02:26 AM
Thread Name: Where have the audiences gone?
Subject: RE: Where have the audiences gone?
well, the Seattle audiences haven't gone to Sydney! & I'm not sure where the Sydney audiences are, either.

This weekend we had one of Australia's best traditional performers at our folk club, performing to an audience of 35 + 5 workers + 1 child. The Hall is the best acoustic space in Sydney & seats 100 ...

The club is famous & performers are always wanting gigs, a bit difficult as we only have 10 concerts per year, with 2 acts.

but where are the audiences?

Feb - 70 (Kieran Halpin), March - 48 (George Papavgeris), April 53, May 30, June 51,

None of the performers are unknown, a couple have OZ wide reputations, all are well-known & respected, but ...

sandra