How to Plan New Year's Eve for a Music Lover

Make your favorite music lover happy this New Year's Eve with a concert, either at home or out on the town.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Telephones
• Local Newspapers
• Internet Access

Attending a Concert

1. Determine what genre of music you would like to hear on New Year's Eve.

2. Get on the Internet to research what concerts will be taking place locally.

3. Go to your favorite search engine and type in "music + city of your choice."

4. Determine if you would like to travel to see a concert in another city like Las Vegas.

5. Purchase tickets to the desired event as soon as possible, as New Year's events sell out quickly.

Hiring a Musician

6. Throw your own New Year's Eve party (see "How to Decorate Your House for a New Year's Bash").

7. Place an ad in your local paper or get on the Internet to find a local band, singer or DJ.

8. Go to your favorite search engine and type in "musician + city of your choice." If you're looking for a DJ, go to your favorite search engine and type in "disc jockey + city of your choice."

9. Call up your local music store and ask for referrals for bands and/or DJs.

10. Listen to tapes provided by the potential candidates, and make a hiring decision.

Tips & Warnings

• If you've hired a DJ, consult him or her before the party and carefully select the music that will be played.
• If hiring a musician is out of the question, considering buying some fantastic new CDs and becoming your own DJ for the evening.
• There are many musicians out there looking for work, even on New Year's Eve.

[Rachellewms]

on 1/28/2009 Great Ideas!