[Dynagroove] promoters: one word - collaborate

[carrie stonberg]

Ok, when I opened my email this morning I was overwhelmed by the influx of dynagroove posts.  After I finally got through all of them I was amazed to find that 6 different Wednesday night weeklies were posted . Am I the only one that sees this as more of a hindrance than a boost for our little House community?  
 
By definition, a community is a group of people with shared interests working towards a common goal.  I believe that all of us whether we are Promoters, DJs, Musicians, or Dancers are tied together by a common bond: to experience and spread the peace, love and understanding that House Music promotes.  We unite for the sole purpose of celebrating life in a carefree environment.  
 
There have been many threads lately where people have expressed their dissatisfaction with recent parties/djs.  Although I try to maintain a positive attitude when I go out, I have noticed that the unity has been lacking.  I feel that most parties are missing the vibe of yestur-year primarily due to a lack of attendees.  Rarely, do I find myself at a venue packed with all the familiar smiling faces I've grown to love over the years.  I believe that its simply because there are numerous events going on at the same time spreading everyone out all over the city.  Although I am not involved on the production end of clubs or parties, as a dancer I have been affected by L.A. promoters' inabitlity to work together.  Not only are people loosing money when they throw poorly attended events. Ultimately, its the party-goers that suffer the consequences of too many people trying to cash in or shine in the spotlight.  
 
So I'm left to wonder why is it so hard for people to collaborate?  Is it an ego or a clique thing?  How hard could it be to pool all resources together in order to provide a quality event?  Wouldn't that contribute to the sense of community that we are trying to maintain?  If anyone has a little insight to offer, I would appreciate it.    
 
Carrie
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