Venue lighting? YES YES YES!

It's not by accident that I mention lighting ALL the time. Poor lighting is a crucial subliminal decider (too bright = no atmos, too dim = can't see fingers and lips, and naked bulbs in the stage area should be banned on health grounds). Being an ex-driector it's something I always pick up on, because I know how it impacts on the emotions - but without people realising it's doing so. If you ask people why they don't like a certain club they'll almost never say lighting. But improve the lighting and everything gets better in a jiffy. It's one of the easiest things to fix.

Tom