Drew University is a live-performance stop in Madison, New Jersey, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. The Drew University calendar is open to All Genres. Drew University accepts booking inquiries by email. Drew University’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming Drew University, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. Show inquiries for Drew University are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Drew University should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment. The proposal should match Drew University’s documented room, policy, and programming details.
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Shanghai Jazz brings live music to Madison, New Jersey with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 80. Shanghai Jazz opened in October 1995 and has been named "One of the Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World. We have earned rave reviews for our food, service and ambience from the New York Times, Star Ledger, Zagat Survey and Inside New Jersey. Artists working in Jazz fit Shanghai Jazz’s stated range. Shanghai Jazz accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Shanghai Jazz are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Shanghai Jazz’s 120 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Confirm Shanghai Jazz’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.
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- Tom
- Role
- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 80
- Capacity notes
- - 120
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Jazz
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 24 Main Street, 07940, United States
- Venue phone
- (973) 822-2899
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