Solid Corp.

[MC Hammered]

Originally Posted by HaPpY-Q-BoY

First off, the first IMF was consider the BEST EVER the setup to hit Western Canada period. Highly unlikely that we'll be shelling that kind of cash for the setup again b/c Solid Corp lost over $60,000 that year on the first IMF. Even this year's IMF we lost over $20,000 which isn't a joke.

How is this possible for both IMF's if it was "sold out" as advertised?

Just curious.

[Zêus]

^ Agreed.

If everyone decided to stay home, or even party in the beach and donate that money to etheopia for one night, imagine how much better the world would be.

[trance4life]

Originally Posted by Zêus

^ Agreed.

If everyone decided to stay home, or even party in the beach and donate that money to etheopia for one night, imagine how much better the world would be.

party in the beach, in the middle of winter?
i see your point but common

[Custard]

its nye ppl. its a night to go out and have shitloads of fun.

if i goto a club, 40 for ticket, 60 for alcohol, at least.
for a rave, 70 ticket, $5 water (if i refill), and 20$ drugs.

anyone feel like counting down teh new years at my house, sober? we'll save lots of money!

[cinist]

sounds like on the roxx. is on the rocks

[Candy-Kid]

Originally Posted by MC Hammered

How is this possible for both IMF's if it was "sold out" as advertised?

Just curious.

They bought alot of Noodles :D

[dabbler]

Originally Posted by meth0dical

well spooky 9 just happened so 9+ :)

UMMM... no. not quite. spooky wasn't a twisted party until about spooky 5 or so. it was a swing kids show, so close, but not quite.

[tones6]

Originally Posted by bebu*funfun

sorry can't live with it CUZ ITS NOT TRUE. tones6..i hate you.

whatever, you have your opinions, and i have mine! oh no, please don't say that you hate me, it's tearing me up inside!! bwahahahhaa

[Anjew]

tones - i hate you

Q -
....sold out before spooky announced their problems.... ummm not quite and you know that.

[Zêus]

Originally Posted by Custard

40 for ticket, 60 for alcohol, at least.

which clubs are you frequenting? 40$ perhaps to go to the commodore, to see Tiesto if that ( which was the actual cost of his ticket btw ). Otherwise most clubs, even if they have a high end DJ are going to be 12$ , maybe 20$ if it's a huge name.

[bebu*funfun]

^ure easily gonna see clubs being at leastttt $ 50+ for cover on NYE

wish there was some kinda of honesty in raves. politics gossip and rumors..... its all really dumb.

[MC Hammered]

Why doesn't everyone stay at home NYE and then come party at Tokyo Lounge on Saturday night? :c-tard:

[ty:rone]

Originally Posted by dabbler

that's assuming you made it to the shop to buy the $70 "early bird" tickets.

and who the fuck would pay for a car? BUS it, it's not long, it's way cheaper, and way less hassle.

that means you're total cost for the part is $45, plus you get booze, games, and a WAY better vibe!!!

HOLY FUCK BUSSING?/
u gotta add opportunity cost to the ferry and rave ticket then. bussing to tsawassen, then to the terminal, take the ferry, then bus to the party? then all the way back to home?
hey it sure saves a lot of money, and i sure liked sketchy mornings after... but shit, going back home from nanaimo or victoria is a long sketch. only hardcore dnb djs, candy kids, jibtechs and what not do that.

i guess the pne pricing also goes towards conveniency of a party. i think it's overpriced myself but who wouldn't want to make money on new year's eve?

[dabbler]

it takes almost the EXACT same amount of time to bus as it does to drive, and costs WAY less. and you know what else?
IT'S WORTH IT TO NOT BE AT THE PNE!!!!

this island party is goona be WAY better, jer knows how to throw his shows, and anyone who doesn't come, will regret it.

[dabbler]

Originally Posted by 4:20

u gotta add opportunity cost to the ferry and rave ticket then.

wtf is opportunity cost?

[dabbler]

bus $2, ferry $10, bus $2, party $35, bus $2, ferry $10, bus $2

$63

plus food, and extra's, makes it about the same, and it's gonna be way better.

but on second thought..we don't want you there, so never mind :P
hahah, j/k

[ty:rone]

Originally Posted by dabbler

bus $2, ferry $10, bus $2, party $35, bus $2, ferry $10, bus $2

$63

plus food, and extra's, makes it about the same, and it's gonna be way better.

but on second thought..we don't want you there, so never mind :P
hahah, j/k

lol actually i think old school is a happening party. but i've driven to tsawassen / victoria or have been there by car. and i have been there by bus... and if ur saying it's the same amount of time to promote the party, then all goes well. but it certainly took a lot longer to bus for me.

u forgot one thing buddy, new year's eve, bussing is free.

[ty:rone]

omg.. vermette is taipei now?? BASTARD!
dave armstrong over dj milky woulda been nice lol

[dabbler]

Originally Posted by 4:20

lol actually i think old school is a happening party. but i've driven to tsawassen / victoria or have been there by car. and i have been there by bus... and if ur saying it's the same amount of time to promote the party, then all goes well. but it certainly took a lot longer to bus for me.

u forgot one thing buddy, new year's eve, bussing is free.

ummmm, not going to tsawassen

[babyshortie]

oh people stop complaining

[neoh]

^


<--- teh meow meow

[sidekick]

Originally Posted by babyshortie

i never said u couldn't ask questions now did i?

hey i'm doing what u said to do..discuss things..so my comment was, stop complaining

and i never said i didn't like the thread either, i dunno where ur getting all this information and making assumptions that i don't like the thread or i said OH u can't ask where the moneys going

fair.

i just didn't want you to think i was complaining, when really i just wanted to understand why i was going to have to pay that much (so early on) and where my money was going.

[-STAN-]

First off, people will complain no matter what. If we bring in cheap acts and charge cheap -- u'll complain about the lack of talent that is coming. Regardless, its impossible to please everyone. I think our lineup is quite affordable for most people and our sales are still moving quick.

Originally Posted by Kraig

Oh and PS: this is why Twisted on any of our New Years show's have never brought in MASSIVE names... it just makes it WAY to unaffordable for the kids. Not to say we didn't want to, it just makes ticket prices un-realistic and therefore break even near impossible because you simply won't get the attendance.

Hence, that is why Solid is trying to raise the bar and willing to try something new. It might actually backfire on us because our ticket sales might decrease and we can end up losing crazy #s. We are willing to bring in the acts and take the risk because we want to raise the caliber of the events in Vancouver. Rather than seeing the same old acts or non-massive names in/out for the same 3-4 years. As DABBLER says we're in it for the $ but why would we want to risk it with MASSIVE headliners which can actually lower our attendance. I can break down other company's previous new years shows for you guys can you can see who ACTUALLY is there for the $. But I won't because it's uncalled for. Obviously, every company has to make the $ to survive. Who would be willing to risk thousands of dollars and work for free? Being said that - we could have easily done it the simple way by booking CHEAPER headliners and charge expensive prices since there is only one massive on nye. I think our prices are reasonable for an event of this caliber and that is all. Just look at the MASSIVE talent that is coming into town for nye.

Originally Posted by Anjew

tones - i hate you

Q -
....sold out before spooky announced their problems.... ummm not quite and you know that.

I'm quite certain and I know it. Hmm..actually how would you know when bulk of our sales are all private sales. Plus I can literally say Jimbo and I could sell half a coliseum show through private sales.

"How is this possible for both IMF's if it was "sold out" as advertised?

Just curious."

As for Winston your question about IMF being sold out - you know where to find me and I can discuss it with you in person anytime. Or you can actually ask Jimbo himself. We advertised that it was sold out because all our presale tickets were gone. Actually on the day of the event - the door sales weren't there and we managed our budget poorly by overspending since we didn't know what to expect.

IMF2003 = 1st ever PNE show for Solid Corp
IMF2004 = 2nd PNE show for Solid Corp with still mistakes on budget

Well, I think we're the only company that goes in that much depth enlightening people what goes behind the planning. Hence, both shows we still lost money regardless. Its all about gaining experience.

Hope that answers your people's question.

[sidekick]

Originally Posted by babyshortie

oh people stop complaining

this is a board to discuss things, if you don't like a thread, don't read it.

we're allowed to question where are money is going when we pay for an event. so shut it.

[miss.myra]

I brought up a point pages ago that still has yet to be addressed-

With any show, no matter what the production costs, promoters release a limited # of tickets to be sold at a cheap price. As far as I've always seen (and I've been around awhile) promoters want to encourage as many presales as possible for their show, because although they can charge/make a lot of money out of all the people who made up their minds at the last minute, they want to guarantee well in advance of the party that there will be good attendance, as well as they would rather have that revenue coming in earlier, rather than later.

I don't really have an issue with the price, because I can afford the cost of the party, I'm just not understanding why you would miss out on releasing the early bird tickets at slightly less of a cost with the above factors taken into consideration? I understand the costs involved in a NYE show, but you know full well you're likely going to sell a lot of tickets for this show, I could even factor in a very good possibility that it will sell out.


oh, and from a PR perspective, I don't think it's a good idea to get defensive and accuse people who are asking questions of being 'complainers' , etc. Take a look at Kraig when he posts PR stuff for twisted, it's always done professionally, and I'm sure if he ever attempted to insult or get extra defensive towards a customer then it would mean very bad news for him/the company he represents. If you guys really are serious about this business, which it seems like you are, I'd really strongly reccomend you look into getting a good PR person for you guys, your public face can have a HUGE impact.