[PDLM]

Knowing that we have a good number of Filipino members here, I am hoping for your advice...

The company I work for is involved in running a singing contest (the Tunog Pinoy Star Search which you may have heard about on the Philippines Tonight Show on MetroPlus 1044AM). We need to finalise a venue for the Grand Final in December and we're not sure where would be the best place. The basic requirements are:

- must be available for exclusive booking for 12 noon to 6pm on a Sunday in December (preferably Sunday 10th)

- must have a good sound system and be able (and preferably have experience of doing) to hook it up to a live radio broadcast

- must be able to deal with a small live band but also with "glorified karaoke" type setups

- must be a place where an audience of 1-200 Filipinos of all ages and backgrounds (male and female) would feel comfortable going on a Sunday afternoon and which would be convenient for them

- must be able to provide snacks and drinks which would appeal to the audience

- mustn't be too expensive.


All ideas gratefully received - suitable "rewards" may be available for really good ideas.

Thanks in advance

[KnowItAll]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southorn_Playground ??

[TaLL|dUdE]

open air venue or closed?

[PDLM]

We were thinking closed, but now you mention it we never really considered doing it outdoors. It's always taking a risk with the weather...

I'd be very suprised if Southorn Playground could be booked exclusively for a Sunday afternoon... Chater Square / Satue Square are the normal outdoor venues...

We are tentatively looking at doing it in Philippine Island restaurant in Jaffe Road, but unfortunately it is already booked on the 10th.

[TaLL|dUdE]

PI or Cinta would do I guess... 200 might be a bit tight for either venue

[KnowItAll]

PDLM : I though I'd see concerts sponsored by Heineken etc being done there.

[Lammarite]

How about the Helena May?

[PDLM]

Originally Posted by Lammarite

How about the Helena May?

Is that a mini-concert venue? Is there somewhere you could point me for details etc?

[Lammarite]

Google is your friend......this is a picture of the room I have been to an event in. They are pushing the venue a bit more as Hong Kong changes. There is a strong Filipina membership, is in a great location and needs the support of events like this as it is a colonial building.
If you can do it a week earlier I have a perfect venue.

[PDLM]

Actually, there's some replanning as we speak. Due to the "overwhelming interest" (1000 entries in the first 6 weeks) and fitting with some other factors we're going to extend the competition by a month. The final is now pencilled in for Sunday 21st January. Would your "perfect venue" be available then?

One problem with the Helena May is that it seems to be a women only place. One of the first two monthly winners is a guy, and so are lots of the people involved. Plus it all looks a bit "ornate" for a pop concert!