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03 Plan Ahead Give yourself a good couple of months to plan.
"Confirm all your acts and have all the promotional material in hand at least a month before the event." Richie 'Vibe' Vee Pure Essence	You have to contact venues (the better the venue the more months you'll have to book in advance), find the DJs/artists and promote the night itself. That's some hard work right there so set yourself a schedule and stick to it.
Having a plan to work with will give you a couple of major advantages. It gives a professional impression to the people you're dealing with and as a result they'll be more likely to take your idea seriously. Also most venues you deal with will want a detailed description of your night to ensure it's right for them. Make sure you've covered all the bases as to how the night will run and who's dealing with what. Think about how much funds you've got and what you'll need to budget for.

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