When Baycourt is hired to a promoter, the decision making on the artistic aspects of the show generally sits with them.
This includes the sound and lighting.
Venues and Events (Baycourt) staff operate the sound, under the direction of the promoter, for about 75% of shows at Baycourt.
However, if the promoter brings their own sound operator, Venues and Events staff have very limited control over the sound.
While shows are being setup, we can and often do, provide advice to promoters on appropriate sound levels for the venue.
Sound (like room temperature) is subjective and we often receive a variety of opinions (both for and against) for the same event.
There are no standards that are required to be met in terms of sound levels, but there are some industry best practice guidelines which we adhere to.
Different styles of performance call for different sound levels (e.g. the 'Stage Challenge” tends to be louder than piano concerts), and this is not an absolute science.
The sound operator does not always get it 100% correct and we welcome constructive feedback about events, and pass this on to the sound operator and/or the promoter concerned.
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