So I've posted to other categories on these forums looking for information about lighting equipment and so forth. After a lot of thought I decided that I'm going to put together a business plan for a live technical services/rental company. However I'm having a hell of a time trying to put together any kind of truly helpful information for some reason.
Most likely I'm going to piece together information from a couple different government sources of business statistics. But another thing that would be helpful is if there are any trade associations for stage audio and lighting providers. So far I've looked at information from Infocomm International, and they seem to have at least some data representing the live sound industry but it seems to be more focused on audiovisual services for things like meetings and trade shows where I'm more interested in music and other large-scale live events. Another source I considered is NAMM but they seem to be more focused on the retail business rather than live sound (except for wholesale live sound and lighting products). So I'm a bit lost and I'm hoping anyone might have some suggestions for research sources.
Otherwise I guess I'll piece together what little data I have been able to find. It's very strange though if you look at the census and other national statistics sources it's almost as if there actually isn't a live sound industry...
Most likely I'm going to piece together information from a couple different government sources of business statistics. But another thing that would be helpful is if there are any trade associations for stage audio and lighting providers. So far I've looked at information from Infocomm International, and they seem to have at least some data representing the live sound industry but it seems to be more focused on audiovisual services for things like meetings and trade shows where I'm more interested in music and other large-scale live events. Another source I considered is NAMM but they seem to be more focused on the retail business rather than live sound (except for wholesale live sound and lighting products). So I'm a bit lost and I'm hoping anyone might have some suggestions for research sources.
Otherwise I guess I'll piece together what little data I have been able to find. It's very strange though if you look at the census and other national statistics sources it's almost as if there actually isn't a live sound industry...