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Reply ID 92901

Part of the problem with the Corn Exchange is that they make little attempt at marketing themselves. They've got a little gem there but apart from a few posters and an A board, that's it. Whilst they do have a Facebook page you have to be aware of what the Cornex offers in the first place so to an extent it's just preaching to the converted. The website is sadly lacking as well. They need a dedicated marketing person to bring some professionalism to an otherwise excellent operation (although I find the layout of the place a little unconventional, but they're limited in what they can do, I admit).

Reply ID 92902

I agree, Steve and Spooky. Members of Blue Oyster Cult/Alice Cooper band were belting out all their hits there in January - bear in mind these are amazing musicians who have sold out stadiums and written songs everyone reading this has heard of. But I've lost count of the number of people who've said to me, since the gig, 'WHAT? In Hertford? I wish I'd known, I wouldn't have missed it for the world...' I know people often talk crap and have no intention of shifting their behinds from their sofas on a cold Thursday night but even allowing for the fact that some people are lying about how much they would have loved to have gone to that gig if only they knew about it, I still think the Corn Exchange is woeful at promoting itself. The kids queueing to get in Hertford's pubs and clubs at the weekend are from North London, Enfield, Harlow, Chelmsford, Welwyn, Stevenage, in fact I saw a young colleague from St Albans tottering down Maidenhead recently wending her unsteady way from the 6 Asbos to the Stonehouse- those venues have no problem pulling in punters from miles away so why is the Corn Exchange always empty? Rather than just carp and be negative, I will say that if the Corn Exchange management want to PM me I'm happy to talk to them about ways I could maybe contribute on a voluntary basis to helping them to promote the venue.

Reply ID 92903

With the demographic of Hertford there could be massive support for a music venue like this, with great musicians that people remember from years gone by. Perhaps they need a new promoter / organiser / front man. The legendary Hertford music man Kev S, might be worth giving a shout out to!

Reply ID 92928

I love the Corn Ex as a venue and have seen a few bands there. it is always full when the Ska bands are there.

Reply ID 92929

In the words of Derek and Clive, "Is this any way to run a ******** nightclub?"

Reply ID 92932

The Troggs thing was a bit unique in that one Trogg's cloggs were just recently popped. RIP Reg. Pretty major line up change for a three piece band and though I agree there were a couple of hits, not a band with enough known material for a firm fan base to travel. I'm sure they were excellent and experienced performers, as many of these old troupers are, but a crowd puller? Probably not.

Reply ID 92934

I did an antiques market there some time ago, no advertising, no customers total waste of a day. Was told I could have pitch for free next time, no thanks. And unless it's changed recently the Ladies toilet is awful - YUCK.

Reply ID 93053

Great turnout for the Kinks, selector and Blockheads who have all been there recently. Personally the Troggs didn't interest me - not enough material

Reply ID 93058

As well as The Beat and Arthur Brown