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Jason

I never really go to games but I had been thinking this year I should make the effort toward the end of the season...oh well...

It’d be interesting to know how long the average visitor spends at the show, I certainly see people leaving ( although maybe coming back later, who knows) after what must be a maximum two hours and by late in the day the numbers inside are much lower so I doubt if many people normally  spend all day at the show.

Maybe the option of something like £15 ( or whatever) for those wanting a half day session and £20 for two sessions in a day on the understanding they have to vacate the premises for an hour in the middle. Food truck in the car park for those who have to hang around, jobs a good un. Maybe one biggest attraction per slot so if buying in advance you can choose your preference from Bumblefoot or TPS or Phil X or Barry and his Flying Ukulele or whatever. As there will be, presumably, maximum numbers per slot this might also drive up your advance sales ( basically what the Good Food Show used to do - watch James Martin make a soufflé but only if you’ve bought your tickets three months in advance). 

I remember years ago someone did a bit of research ( probably not very accurately ) on visitors to Coventry. Both cathedrals, the Godiva clock and a cup of coffee and done in two hours.  I think the point being is that the tolerance for taking an interest in something isn’t that high, a 4 hour slot would probably be fine for most people. 

It used to be about 3 hours, but as the show has got better it has extended, I even have some visitors coming for both full days now.

I think that for the vast majority 4-5 hours would be fine, my main concern is the exhibitors being prepared to do it. I guess some will, some won't, I have an in box of emails from new companies asking to do it, so they at least are looking ahead favourably.

I just hope that the visitors are understanding of all events and the measures that will have to take place, hopefully for only 1 year.

Whilst I like the food truck in the car park idea, I am aware its in February and I know I've been generally really lucky, its still a bit nippy out there, still, a hot coffee and a dirty burger, they'll be fine :-)

mudslide73

I think as long as you retain the curry stand everyone will be happy - even though most curry in the Midlands is that good   I didn't get to the show this time for various reasons but I've always enjoyed it, especially since I befriended the ACS people.

Jason

mudslide73 said:

I think as long as you retain the curry stand everyone will be happy - even though most curry in the Midlands is that good   I didn't get to the show this time for various reasons but I've always enjoyed it, especially since I befriended the ACS people.

Curry isn't going anywhere :-)

thumpingrug

Just to distract from all this chat about Curry.    Really enjoyed the show this week.  Loved the interview with Thorpy.  Ive read his wise comments on here for many years so it was great to hear the man in person.      Thanks to you and Ant for putting these out.  

Jason

thumpingrug said:

Just to distract from all this chat about Curry.    Really enjoyed the show this week.  Loved the interview with Thorpy.  Ive read his wise comments on here for many years so it was great to hear the man in person.      Thanks to you and Ant for putting these out.  

Cheers, really appreciate that 

mudslide73

Great again this week. What an interesting and eloquent bloke Mikey is. Top stuff.

Jason

mudslide73 said:

Great again this week. What an interesting and eloquent bloke Mikey is. Top stuff.

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it, Matt from Monty's next

guitars4you

From your earlier comments @Jason - 1) Extend the opening hours, but make it an AM or PM ticket, so the same number of people can come but only half at at time. Have a break in the middle of the day, everyone out, clean loos, catering area etc, let the afternoon's visitors in. This would probably require the show going from 10.00 - 17.00 to 10.00 - 20.00. To do this I would require the agreement of all exhibitors, afterall they can't go

One option is to go Fri/Sat/Sun - but with loading in then moving to Thurs and sorting out Monday when we all return to base, then 5 days is probably to long and more substantial costs for all - On that basis I can see merit on a Sat running 10-8 in 2 shifts - I'd still see Sunday as 10-5 as we all have to pack up and go home - I live close by and would struggle to be back home, unloaded etc by 8pm, based on a  5pm shut down - So would not want to see that move to 11pm

Now you have conquered the noise issue based on the 2020 show, then continue with this theme and I would have no issue with a 10-8 Sat shift - I can't see it costing any more, but not excessively as man power will be the main expense - But more visitors should create more sales, so who is complaining - It would be nice if we did a 10-8 shift that for say 40 mins to 60 mins we can have a complete break, no noise, no customers and time for a quick sit down, eat, drink, relax, tidy up the stand/re-stock and then continue - I see more positives than negatives with this

Jason

guitars4you said:

From your earlier comments @Jason - 1) Extend the opening hours, but make it an AM or PM ticket, so the same number of people can come but only half at at time. Have a break in the middle of the day, everyone out, clean loos, catering area etc, let the afternoon's visitors in. This would probably require the show going from 10.00 - 17.00 to 10.00 - 20.00. To do this I would require the agreement of all exhibitors, afterall they can't go

One option is to go Fri/Sat/Sun - but with loading in then moving to Thurs and sorting out Monday when we all return to base, then 5 days is probably to long and more substantial costs for all - On that basis I can see merit on a Sat running 10-8 in 2 shifts - I'd still see Sunday as 10-5 as we all have to pack up and go home - I live close by and would struggle to be back home, unloaded etc by 8pm, based on a  5pm shut down - So would not want to see that move to 11pm

Now you have conquered the noise issue based on the 2020 show, then continue with this theme and I would have no issue with a 10-8 Sat shift - I can't see it costing any more, but not excessively as man power will be the main expense - But more visitors should create more sales, so who is complaining - It would be nice if we did a 10-8 shift that for say 40 mins to 60 mins we can have a complete break, no noise, no customers and time for a quick sit down, eat, drink, relax, tidy up the stand/re-stock and then continue - I see more positives than negatives with this

Cheers Mark, lets see what the summer brings and then I'll decide - Sunday close time noted :-)

steamabacus

Is there some way to download these rather than stream online? I may be a bit of a luddite but I can't seem to find a download button on any of the linked platforms.

Jason

steamabacus said:

Is there some way to download these rather than stream online? I may be a bit of a luddite but I can't seem to find a download button on any of the linked platforms.

Hi, I download podcasts on my phone via the podcast app (via iTunes) if that helps, I'm sure that android have similar apps too

Hope that helps

Jason

steamabacus

I don't have a smartphone - I'm on a laptop. I can't see any way to download on any of the platforms.

I like to listen to podcasts in the bath so I download them onto a memory stick and have a little mp3 player/speaker thingy.

Jason

steamabacus said:

I don't have a smartphone - I'm on a laptop. I can't see any way to download on any of the platforms.

I like to listen to podcasts in the bath so I download them onto a memory stick and have a little mp3 player/speaker thingy.

My Macbook has a podcast app on it, not sure about PC, but I would have thought they would have one available...?

What do you use to download others? Maybe the podcast platform has that too, let me know and I'll check

steamabacus

I usually download from Podbean or from the BBC.

Jason

steamabacus said:

I usually download from Podbean or from the BBC.

It doesn't look they they offer a download, I could stick them up on soundcloud if thats any use?

steamabacus

That would work for me. Already have a soundcloud account. Thanks.

Jason

steamabacus said:

That would work for me. Already have a soundcloud account. Thanks.

Ok, give a couple of days to set up an account etc. I’ll post here when it’s done 

Jason

steamabacus said:

That would work for me. Already have a soundcloud account. Thanks.

Hi, the first 5 are up, just awaiting them to update the profile to Pro so I can upload the rest

https://soundcloud.com/user-852421312 -  9-42 TheGuitarShowPodcast

steamabacus

Thanks. I'll look forward to listening over the coming weeks.

Jason

steamabacus said:

Thanks. I'll look forward to listening over the coming weeks.

Hello, the rest are done now, all in to a 9-42 playlist