INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The subject line of your email should be clear and to the point.  The subject line should let the recipient know the purpose of the email.  Instead of saying "Need to talk," try saying "discussion of X topic.  The subject should be between six and eight words.  If the email is being sent for a job application, include your name and the position you are applying for.  If you were sending an email to a coworker, you would include the name of the project that the email is discussing. If you use your personal email address for business purposes, your email address should communicate your name (i.e. mary.smith@ or MichaelJones@).  Email addresses such as hotmama@, cutiepie@, or mustlovedogs@ are not appropriate for business emails.  If you work for a company, you should always use your work email address. Your email should always begin with a professional salutation.  "Hey" or "What's up" is not appropriate.  "Hi" or "Hello" are preferable. If you are including the name of the recipient in your salutation, do not use a shortened version of their name (i.e. use "William" instead of "Will"). If someone has a gender neutral name, like Chris Smith, and you do not know whether the person is a Mr./Mrs./Etc., it is best to write "Dear Chris Smith." You should use formal English when writing business emails. Avoid slang and colloquialisms in your email.  Abbreviations, emoticons, and text message language (e.g. Lol)  should not be used.  Your email should be concise. Not only is the reader a busy person, but he or she may be reading your email on a mobile device. A short, to-the-point email is much easier to read and respond to than a lengthy, confusing one. Try not to address more than one topic in an email.  Emails are brief forms of communication.  If you cannot address the topic in a brief manner, you may need to pick the phone and call the person. In addition to using clear and concise language, you should read the email out loud to make sure that your email comes across as you intended it to.  You do not want to sound harsh or abrupt. Remember that your email must speak for itself. You are not there to convey the tone and intent for the reader.  Emails do not come with body language and facial expressions.  Also, humor does not translate well over email. It is important that you end an email just like you would end any other conversation. You should end your email by saying "Thanks," "Thank You," or "Sincerely" followed by your name.  Your emails should also include a signature. Your signature lets the reader know how to contact you. It should include your name, company, address, phone, your email address, and a website link if you have one. You should read your email multiple times before you send it.  Do not rely on spellcheck.  People will notice grammatical errors and misspelled or missing words.  Proofreading is particularly important when you are introducing yourself for the first time through email.  You want to make a good impression and not be judged by your email mistakes.  When you are proofreading you should ask yourself: "Am I being clear and concise?" "Did I include any unnecessary information?" "Is there anything I can take out?"  You should also verify that you are sending the email to the correct recipient.  It can be very embarrassing to send an email to the wrong person.

SUMMARY: Label your emails with a professional subject line. Have a professional email address. Use a formal salutation. Use professional language. Be aware of your tone. End the email properly. Proofread before you send.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Local theatres, cinemas, schools and function rooms are open to be rented.  However, once you find it talk to the manager to make sure it's within their rules to hold a live event. Your best bet is to use a theatre, as many theatres have the option of holding a seated or standing gig and already have a PA system and stage installed; this cuts costs. There are also an increasing number of pubs dedicated to live music, these are generally around 100-300 capacity and should also have sound engineers on their books and an in-house PA. This last point is vital, if this is your first time putting on a gig, having an in-house PA not only cuts costs but means that A) this is a venue where people come often enough to warrant an in-house PA, B) the system should be set up to work with the room making your sound engineers job easier, and C) this will greatly reduce the amount of time and hassle before/after the gig as there is one less thing for you to sort out and there will only be a minimal amount of gear going in/ coming out of the venue.  (sometimes venues want a cut of the ticket sales instead, don't let them have more than 40% as that's already far too much if you have extra costs) When it's a standing gig, you can usually have a larger capacity and the public often prefer standing gigs as you can dance and mosh if it's a metal gig. People usually prefer general admission because everyone has a shot at front row for the same price. However, a seated, assigned seat gig requires less security and less hassle for you. Theatres and venues often have door staff employed, but you may need to pay extra for their services. If this is a very localized gig with few people you may be able to get some of your larger, more confident friends to do security at it. However, laws often require that you get professional security staff. Add this cost to your budget If the venue has a bar, decide whether it will be distributing alcohol or not. If it is, it must be an over-age event. Alcohol being sold may increase your insurance costs. Public Liability Insurance (PLI) may be included with the venue, but always check. 200 bucks for insurance for the night is better than a million-dollar lawsuit. All insurance companies have an option for PLI, but shop around for the best price. Also, with each gig you organize, as long as there are no accidents, the cost of your insurance will go down because you have proved you're responsible and there is less risk. Add the cost of insurance to your budget.

SUMMARY:
Find a venue for your gig. Make sure you book your venue at least a month in advance of the gig, but the more advance it is would be better, so you can promote it better and get everything done before the gig. Get the cost of renting the venue for the night and add it to your budget. Decide whether it is to be a seated or standing evening. Decide whether the gig will have assigned seats or general admission. Organize security. Set an age limit. Get insurance.