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Case Studies
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Peachy Keen
Aotearoa’s newest and most exciting festival bringing together some of the most iconic and well-known female artists in New Zealand music, alongside some of the coolest up-and-comers.
Venue: Basin Reserve
When: April 2021
Attendance: 3500
Bar Logistics: 3 marquee bars, 22 points of sale, 4 duty managers, 28 bar staff
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L.A.B
L.A.B return to Wellington with two sold out concerts fresh off a massive summer, including sold-out headline shows at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands.
Venue: TSB Arena
When: July 2021
Attendance: 10,000 over 2 nights
Bar Logistics: 5 bars, 26 points of sales, 6 duty managers, 32 bar staff
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Crowded House
Iconic Kiwi band Crowded House tour New Zealand on their “To the Island” tour – wholeheartedly embraced with sell out shows over the whole country.
Venue: TSB Arena
When: March 2021
Attendance: 4500
Bar Logistics: 4 bars, 19 points of sales, 5 duty managers, 25 bar staff
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BENEE and the NZSO
BENEE teamed up with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) for two spectacular performances, bringing her award-winning songs to life in an amazing new symphonic setting
Venue: The Michael Fowler Centre
When: July 2021
Attendance: 5000 over 2 nights
Bar Logistics: 3 bars, 12 points of sales, 3 duty managers, 17 bar staff
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The Jersey Boys
Winner of 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, their story was so good, it was turned into a Hollywood blockbuster!!
Venue: The Opera House
When: May 2021
Attendance: 17 performances over the season
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Wellington Orpheus Choir
Often referred to as “the mighty Orpheus” as they deliver their big choir experience — dramatic, spectacular, and emotionally charged performances of stunning choral music.
Venue: Wellington Cathedral
When: July 2021
Attendance: 800
Bar Logistics: 1 bar, 4 points of sales, 1 duty managers, 4 bar staff
Live Event Bar Management
SSC provides the full package when managing performance and festival bar projects from pre-event management through to event day delivery.
Our experience managing the performance bars at all Venues Wellington sites including TSB Arena, Shed 6, Michael Fowler Centre, Opera House and St James Theatre ensures we have the know-how, infrastructure and experience to deliver fantastic experiences for both promoters and attendees.
Special Licenses
We hold in depth knowledge of liquor licensing laws including requirements to operate various special licenses legally within council regulatory requirements. Working alongside our licensing partner ‘Innovative Hospitality’ we provide the following services:
· Total management of special licenses to supply and sell alcohol for one off events.
· Advice surrounding site plans, security requirements and safe service of alcohol.
· Advice and development of alcohol management and site health and safety plans.
· Coordination with Local Council, District Licensing Committee (DLC) and NZ Police.
Infrastructure
No one likes standing too long in a queue so bar set up, adequate points of sale and efficient technology are vital to ensure fast, efficient service. With experience operating performance and pop-up bars in the Wellington region, we provide the following advice and services:
· Bar infrastructure including bar numbers, structure setups (marquees / on-site kiosks), refrigeration and power considerations, food outlet requirements, free water zones and safe zones.
· Bar design including patron inflow / outflow, queue management, bar signage, and recommended points of sale.
· Technology management and set up including iPads, tills, EFTPOS and Wi-Fi setup.
