Please consider the following questions before starting a NLNL:
Have you got a suitable venue in mind?
Eg. One that has a sound system and can be darkened.
Can you afford the upfront cost of starting a NLNL?
Eg. music licensing, public liability insurance (can be paid monthly), venue hire, NLNL start-up fee.
Are you thinking of running NLNL on your own or with a team?
It’s great to have more than one person to help share the load and spread the word.
What avenues do you have for promotion? Are you social media savvy?
Social media has always been our most successful form of promotion.
Have you got the time and are you committed to running a weekly event?
In our experience, weekly events are far more successful long term compared to monthly events. It can also take time for NLNL communities to grow, so we recommend running for at least 1 year. Persistence pays off!