How does is internationally known musicians to Wil? Michael Sarbach proves as program director of the alternative clubs Gare de Lion, that one can be attractive even with little money.
A small club holds its own on the national floor: Michael Sarbach is program director of the Gare de Lion Wil.
Wil - backstage, bar, stage. Michael Sarbach out in the early evening easy by the well-equipped club at the Tracks. The man with the pleasant character but also different. Because the race is to the best musicians and bands from on high revs. Who is sleeping there, alone on stage at the end. Because the competition has intensified in the club scene in recent years. According Sarbach in the region play several premises in the same league: the "Palace" in St. Gallen, Rorschach, "Mary Berg," but also the "Salt House" and "gas station" in Winterthur.
The lover begins with a mail. It announces an agency all the major clubs have free data for an artist or a band. The call is to "Offer" the go-ahead a procedure that is meant for outsiders difficult. Many factors must be considered. Does the band enough audience? Does the singer to the concept of the club? Is it too early or late for this act? "It takes a lot of experience in order to survive in this game," says Michael Sarbach. Here, the correct assessment of the market value of the artist is crucial. Only then can the poker with the other clubs just the right price, throw in the round.
modest use money
past two years, the 28-year-old for the only alternative program in Wil responsible. It took into account the same two aggravating Factors to fight. For one, Wil is not just about the brilliance of a metropolis, the other is his use of money compared to other modest. The Gare de Lion, a former coach house, is supported by the city with only just 25 000 francs. Almost half of them will immediately go back for the rent. 20 000 francs come from Canton. Similar institutions are funded with amounts in the six figures. Therefore, the Lion team can rarely a properly known - afford - and therefore expensive Act. And in the wake of the massive slump in CD sales, have become even moderately well-known music combos only in the thousands range to have. "Compared to the past, the fees have doubled, "said Michael Sarbach.
Give and take
That the maximum of 400 viewers still see good bands always get has a lot to do with the shrewdness of the team. With successful parties they subsidize concerts and exhibitions across. This good contacts to help the agencies. Sarbach said: "It's a give and take. Sometimes we promote an unknown band of an agency and receive the next time the contract for a big name. "
The small club claimed so many years on the national stage. This is possible only thanks to a lot of idealism Sarbach & Co. For all the work volunteers. Michael Sarbach, of up to 40 hours per week in addition committed to his job as a music teacher, receives just 50 francs per month expense allowance. This will change, says Sarbach, seated in the council, not at all easy for once. (ThurgauerZeitung)
Source: thurgauerzeitung.ch, 03.12.2009. Author: Yann Cherubin, Image: Nana do Carmo
