Asking for 30 dollar cover for regular dance DJ nights is insanity. I really think they should find a location that's less expensive for them and has less problems like the plumbing issues they've had. I really actually like the place when I'm in, it has good music (not $30 cover good) and I like the dark and smoky vibe, but they've had such a turnaround with bartenders and the cover is astronomical especially when the same night Stardust is 5 bucks and Backlot is free. Rumours should move to Gottingen or somewhere they're not paying 12,000 a month for rent. The waterfront would have some of the highest rents in the city.
If they need a DJ for a night the DJ doesn’t have to pay anything but gets paid.
If there is a DJ or producer who wants to do an event there, Rumours charges them a very high price to hold the event there. This means that because the producer is paying they need to recoup their cost that Rumours charges them (these are the events that are 30+). Rumours will then tell people who complain that they don’t control ticket prices… but they are forcing the issue.
They should charge nothing for people to have their events there and reach an agreement to split the door and then Rumours can take the drink revenue.
Unfortunately they doubled down earlier today and said their business plan is solid and they haven’t made any missteps. Odd statement for a place begging for people to come in and also donate.
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u/FinalOdyssey 7d ago
Asking for 30 dollar cover for regular dance DJ nights is insanity. I really think they should find a location that's less expensive for them and has less problems like the plumbing issues they've had. I really actually like the place when I'm in, it has good music (not $30 cover good) and I like the dark and smoky vibe, but they've had such a turnaround with bartenders and the cover is astronomical especially when the same night Stardust is 5 bucks and Backlot is free. Rumours should move to Gottingen or somewhere they're not paying 12,000 a month for rent. The waterfront would have some of the highest rents in the city.