First - thanks to EVERYONE who has started talking about SHINY Music Hall, we have a great buzz going and cannot wait to open! Also, a big, huge, awesome thank you needs to go out to Mike, Gregg, Brian, Tricia, Steve, Inger, Michael, Jory, Sunny, Mendy, William, Mimi, Brett, Lisa, Miguel, Mariah, Marty, Frank, Anthony & Danielle - all of which have contributed their hard earned cash monies to the campaign. THANK YOU!
Now, let’s take a moment to further explain some of the design elements for SHINY. When the video was posted I mentioned bringing a new and exciting style to PDX and I was mostly referring to two things - the overall design & the way we’ll be putting on shows/dance nights.
Let’s start with the design, we are going with a very stark and bright design consisting of off whites, metallic finishes, bright colors and mirrors. Inspiration came from Manchester’s famed nightclub - The Hacienda - that opened in the early 80s & was partially owned by New Order... this venue was one of the hottest spots in the world for a while and played host to countless DJs, party kids and musicians, most of whom went on to amazing big careers (including the Smiths & Madonna). We want to pay homage to that famed space by creating something very similar (albeit on a smaller scale). Check out pictures of The Hacienda here (http://bit.ly/UJbkOX) to get an idea of what we are aiming for.
Call it Post-Punk or New Wave if you’d like, but what we are aiming for does not currently exist in Portland and we think you’ll absolutely love it!
Now let’s talk about booking, and how it will set us apart, most places in Portland are either a live music venue or a dance club, and while there has been a rise in venues playing host to dance nights - there is no venue specifically created to cater to both. We want to be that space! Our goal is to bring in acts that are slightly too big for a space the size of SHINY - so you know it will always be full and will always be lively. We are bringing in brand new lighting and sound system that will be crisp, clear, clean and beautiful to your eyes and ears.
So there you go! Another little glimpse into the future of SHINY Music Hall... please consider donating today!
OR if you are interested in backing the project on a higher scale and want a great return - please email me at shinypdx@gmail.com and let’s talk!
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