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Matt Pless in Concert

Submitted by bobby.reed on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 08:39
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Denied
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Library is closed on 5/28 If rescheduled: Mature Audience needs to be listed in description so that they are not surprised when they arrive.
Program Identification
Location: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Matt Pless -- national renowned lyricist from the DIY Punk scene -- is visiting Oklahoma and has decided to stop into the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library! Matt's music has echoed the activism and angst that championed the rise of the astoundingly empathetic "millennial" generation. From his presence on the original #Occupy album to his polished Lavender, Matt continually pushes the bounds of what it means to be a conscious singer-songwriter in today's music market.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Matt Pless, Travelling Musician
  Oklahoma
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
By appealing to a population that has traditionally been overlooked by MLS, we are increasing our market penetration.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Matt has a great following in Oklahoma. I once attended a concert of his in a barn in Guthrie that had over 200 in attendance.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance. Outputs after the show. Library card sign-ups. Matt is also willing to let us film a "compact session," so this will have continual online value as his presence on social media is significant.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Digital Library - Matt's videos will increase traffic from an audience that we have not traditionally had.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This is a steal of a deal. Matt will inevitably use strong language (it is in his lyrics) but it is insightful, not crude. LaVetta Dent recently had this type of content approved by Kay. Flyers need to have an indication of strong language and there will need to be warnings posted outside the door.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.