Venues
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In-house AV at convention centers, explained
Power, rigging and patch fees: what a venue can require, what it cannot, and how to budget for both.
Most convention centers and many hotels have an exclusive or preferred AV partner. That does not always mean you have to use them for everything.
What is usually exclusive
Power distribution, rigging points and sometimes the house sound system are often exclusive to the venue. Expect to pay for them whoever produces your show.
What is usually open
Lighting, LED, cameras, scenic and show calling are usually open to outside vendors, sometimes with a patch fee. Ask for the fee schedule before you sign the venue contract, not after.
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