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Posted on May 29 at 7:08 p.m.
Whoever wrote this article needs to get their facts straight. First off there are MANY private party promoters throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas that have been hosting multiple for many years without a single glitch.
These promoters are the one's who bring in the new cutting edge talent (something different than cover bands) and bring patrons to places they would not normally go. Part of all major downtown is party promoters and many bar owners need these promoters to fill their venues.
To make a blanket statement that all party promoters should be banned or barred or whatever is irresponsible and unintelligent. Such actions would stifle diversity and would greatly slow down BR's downtown scene. It is up to the venue owner to decide if they should host the event. The decision should not be made a legal one.
It is true that some events at ALL venues can go sour. The murder at the Varsity a few years ago proves that, but this is where the bad apple scenario comes into play.
It is also not a reasonable response to say that as an alternative to throwing an event you should open and run a venue when there are so many venues hurting for patrons.
If you really want to help downtown you should be telling Metro Council to lose the 2am shut down time and allow people to walk the streets with drinks.
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Posted on June 3 at 11:44 p.m.
Successful Arts & Entertainment districts have multiple diverse venues and private promoters.
Successful Arts & Entertainment districts have good public transportation.
Successful Arts & Entertainment districts are open on Sundays & Mondays.
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