>Hello,
>
>I have been thinking about opening up a business that deals
>with music and arts.
> My idea is to have a place where teenagers, young adults and
>older adults can come and compete, show off their skills and
>talents, hang out, have fun, network and teach others that are
>interested in that industry, some basic of the do's and
>don'ts. I see my place having a stage for hip hop and spoken
>word battles, i see a recording booth for those unsigned
>artists that like to get in the studio and let loose, i see
>talent shows for children to sing, dance and show off their
>creative writing skills, I basically see my place being an
>alternative to the nite clubs(for younger and mature adults),
>and an alternative to the Rec Centers and boy's and girl's
>clubs for teens and younger adults, not that those are bad
>places, I just think my area needs something different and
>specific because there is a high need for a place like that. I
>have seen many young artists and wanna b's selling their cd's
>on the streets or thru local small businesses.I see them
>singing, dancing and rapping on the streets or ball fields and
>the talents are just going to waste. Why not showcase that in
>a public setting where they can be recognized for their
>talents by their peers and you never know when a celeb may
>come to town, so if I could get one im my place one day and
>notice the talent them who knows what could be next.
>
>FEEDBACK PLEASE!
>

It sounds like a great idea.

One question... how is it being paid for?


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