nyc venue database
the gist:
my name's jessica, & i'm looking for funding to build a venue database. i want NYC to have a free, public tool & map that...
(1) is searchable by wheelchair accessibility, capacity, booking availability, & more;
(2) shows measurements + photos of venue entryways & restrooms;
(3) facilitates crowdfunding to help nearly-accessible venues get cash for ramps.
why us:
i'm a show + spreadsheet enthusiast with a camera & measuring tape in my bag; after extensive outreach, research, & in-person visits, nyc noise provides the most comprehensive venue access info in nyc... with zero budget. i work with a small team of brill programmers (/GREG & KIRILL & PAUL), & we're scrappy things who work fast & dirty; with some cash & focused time, we could launch a public database with FAR more info.
i'm also a zealot who will never, under any circumstances, sell shit to live nation or google or a bank, & i'm dedicated to creating resources that help (rather than police) small venues & their communities.
why u want it:
we want to build a venue database useful for everyone: disabled music-lovers looking for wheelchair-accessible shows; bookers who want to filter by capacity & easily find backline info; performers seeking new spaces to play in their neighborhoods.
if you've ever invested in ~cool ideas,~ plz try the dizzying rush of investing in people who are actually building sh*t, *right now.*
PLANNED INFO:
along with photos & measurements of entryways & restrooms, plan is to include (highlighting most-requested info):
• accessibility info for wheelchair users & those with mobility disabilities
• age policies
• ASL & sound description
• booking, backline, capacity
• contact & links
• DIY + indie filter
• donation options & venue goals (with an emphasis on crowdfunding for low-budget spaces that need a ramp)
• lighting & strobes
• language info
• NOTAFLOF & work trade
• parking
• restroom info (e.g., availability of gender-neutral option or changing station)
• seating
• spaces in full, e.g. roof or backyard
• transit (what's nearby, what's accessible)
• unionization status & efforts
• W.A.G.E. status for nonprofit
• ...your great ideas
cool, i wanna give u $$:
$5/month • $25/month
paypal • venmo
THANKS!!
if considering a Larger Investment,
<contact@nyc-noise.com>
subj: "FUNDS"
(working on fiscal sponsorship so u can deduct from taxes, more on that asap)
i'm broke but wanna help:
<contact@nyc-noise.com>
subj: "HELP"
i'm still figuring out how/where i can use help, tbh; lemme know your ideas, & def submit shows!!!
i do computers: