|
Users viewing this topic:
none
|
|
|
[Poll]
|
NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis?
|
| More Likely |
|
| Less Likely |
|
| No Change |
|
Total Votes : 55
|
(last vote on : 2/20/2010 1:59:00 PM)
(Poll will run till: -- )
|
|
Login  | |
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/2/2009 5:15:12 PM
|
|
|
Steve317
Posts: 7
Joined: 11/2/2009
Status: offline
|
It really depends on where they would have it in Indy. If they have it in the convention center in one of the newer larger venues and configured it like Praise Gathering it could hold about the same and could be very well done. If they tried to have it at Conseco Fieldhouse it is higher than Freedom Hall and don't think it will work as well. Although Gaithers have their concerts there.
Having it in downtown Indy would be much nicer though for convention goers and groups. Anything you would need is within walking distance.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/3/2009 12:41:45 PM
|
|
|
KNOX-MUSIC-MINISTER
Posts: 19
Joined: 11/29/2007
Status: offline
|
leave it where it is, is my vote. is the move to indy to accomodate gaither? how far is anderson from indy?
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/3/2009 9:26:48 PM
|
|
|
billbaileybfafan
Posts: 412
Joined: 6/5/2008
Status: offline
|
Bring it to Neyland!!!!! Fill up 100,000+ seats with SG fans, plus it's right in my back yard...hehehehe
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/4/2009 10:39:11 AM
|
|
|
DeeAnnBailey
Posts: 1239
Joined: 3/23/2006
From: SC
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: KNOX-MUSIC-MINISTER
leave it where it is, is my vote. is the move to indy to accomodate gaither? how far is anderson from indy?
The move is because the contract is going to be up and from several sources I've heard Louisville hasn't given NQC a reason to stay- no perks, no incentives. Indy wants it and has offered these. The NQC board has been made aware of the dangers to folks on the lack of safety messages for getting to seats in Louisville. That would make them a possible target if someone got hurt.
The NQC board has looked at a number of places, it seems Indy made the best offer.
My concern is not so much the move but the change in time. Doing NQC in Oct would be have an affect on the OCT SGM month at Dollywood, it could increase it if folks don't go to the NQC or decrease if they do. It also would have a week that artists were not available for Dollywood. I'm against that. Just my opinion.
_____________________________
D. Ann Bailey
My Blog
http://deesdelightsdelusions.blogspot.com/
<<<<<<The love of my life - precious Erin!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/4/2009 10:57:07 AM
|
|
|
sogospelfan2
Posts: 20
Joined: 6/29/2006
Status: offline
|
In reading all of the previous posts, it is obvious that some folks have a concern about the safety in Louisville. That's a good thing. Others, however, are interested in the location and how far or close to them it could be if moved. Personally, I feel that if you want to go to NQC you will go no matter how near or far it is. You have a full year to make the plans and if the desire is there, you will find a way.
Louisville is a long way from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, Texas, etc. but folks from those areas do attend. There is no single location that is close and convenient for everyone 
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/4/2009 11:30:25 AM
|
|
|
DeeAnnBailey
Posts: 1239
Joined: 3/23/2006
From: SC
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: sogospelfan2
In reading all of the previous posts, it is obvious that some folks have a concern about the safety in Louisville. That's a good thing. Others, however, are interested in the location and how far or close to them it could be if moved. Personally, I feel that if you want to go to NQC you will go no matter how near or far it is. You have a full year to make the plans and if the desire is there, you will find a way.
Louisville is a long way from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, Texas, etc. but folks from those areas do attend. There is no single location that is close and convenient for everyone
So true!
_____________________________
D. Ann Bailey
My Blog
http://deesdelightsdelusions.blogspot.com/
<<<<<<The love of my life - precious Erin!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/5/2009 2:02:27 AM
|
|
|
kingsman
Posts: 697
Joined: 8/28/2007
Status: offline
|
If the city is a MAJOR airline hub that makes it considerably easier and less expensive for those flying.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/5/2009 10:32:00 AM
|
|
|
gbcmusicguy
Posts: 53
Joined: 1/21/2009
From: New Castle, IN
Status: offline
|
I agree with the last few posters. No place is going to be perfect for everyone. And I also agree that the NQC "diehards" are going to be there no matter what. Granted they may fuss about it some and they are entitled to that somewhat. But in the end, isn't it really just about the $$$ ? I mean, If Indy is offering more incentives to come then you kinda already have your answer as to why they would move.
Granted, safety concerns like those that have been talked about definitely shouldn't be taken lightly, but I would tend to think that despite those, if the NQC was given major financial incentive to stay, they would. And they'd find a way to fix those safety problems.
This thought also occured to me. I live 40 minutes from Indy and have worked there for nearly 7 years. Indianapolis isn't what I would call a "hotbed" of SGM, and really neither is the entire state. Yes, SG groups come through here, Gaither has made some stops and is located here, but fan-wise it seems like Indiana doesn't have those rabid fans that will travel hours away for a one night concert. So my thought is, how much do you think the opportunity to reach more fans is involved here? I mean granted, it's only a couple hours more north, but that will tap SGM and the NQC into a lot more fans....casual fans and potential fans. From my view, those of you in the south with come, cause it's SGM's biggest event and that's what you do. But if the NQC can tap into northern Indiana, Michigan, northern Ohio and Illinois, that spells more money for everyone involved right?
Personally, I'd consider myself a pretty good SGM music fan, although I really only listen to two groups. I've never been to the NQC and really never even considered it, but if it comes to Indy, I will definitely try to make it.
That's my 2 cents. 
Musicguy
_____________________________
"We're not looking for the signs, we're listening for the shout"
Music Ministry
www.bftgproductions.com
|
|
|
|
|
NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/5/2009 1:19:35 PM
|
|
|
pink..
Posts: 10612
Joined: 9/28/2007
From: Indiana
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: kingsman
If the city is a MAJOR airline hub that makes it considerably easier and less expensive for those flying.
I don't think Indy has that anymore.
_____________________________
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/5/2009 8:36:36 PM
|
|
|
upnorthguy
Posts: 39
Joined: 8/15/2006
Status: offline
|
We are from Minnesota. Have attended NQC 22 straight years. Been to Nashville, Louisville, and would of course go to Indy. The change would be good just for change sake and for a new place to explore. I suspect that the NQC would promote the experience to Indy residents and there would be a surge of new attendees. That is a good thing. The city of Louisville, though initially offering good rates on motels has failed in the past several years. The motels actually RAISE their rates for NQC attendees even though we know that these folks are the quietest, safest, soberest renters the motels could ever have. When people spend $150./night at the closest without a breakfast, I cannot believe people can afford to spend that amount. I have seen enough of Louisville in the last 15 years. It is time to go someplace else where the city and motels appreciate the added revenue from great well-behaved fans.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/5/2009 8:43:35 PM
|
|
|
CountryPreacher
Posts: 90
Joined: 10/29/2006
Status: offline
|
It is just my opinion, but it would seem that an event of that nature would want to be as centrally located as possible so that more people would be able to attend.
_____________________________
"It's Still the Blood"
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/6/2009 8:14:06 PM
|
|
|
RogerBennett_Fan
Posts: 803
Joined: 5/31/2008
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: robertyork
They do need hand rails in the balcony of Freedom Hall.
NQC brings older people to the venue but younger people have the same problem. This is not just a problem for NQC it's a problem for every event that is held in Freedom Hall. There are numerous ball games, conventions and other events held there each year. I wonder why they haven't considered putting up hand rails?? People are going to fall and some of these falls could be very serious. Do you think it will take a multi-million dollar law suite to get the problem fixed?
Great point!
_____________________________
"Let's be known for what we do believe in rather than what we don't." - Roger Bennett
Lynn's Chronicles
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/7/2009 9:38:14 PM
|
|
|
Gospeldrummer
Posts: 17
Joined: 4/17/2006
From: Rolla, MO
Status: offline
|
It's too bad thant Branson doesn't have a Convention Center large enough for NQC or it could be a very good location since it is centrally located. I've heard statistics that Branson is within a 14 hour drive of most of the continental U.S. There are definitely enough motels and restaraunts in Branson and they are reasonably priced even during the busy tourist season. Granted there is no major airport there which would be a downer, but Springfield is very close and there are lots of things to do there as well. Lots of shopping in Branson too for the ladies and golf courses for the guys, just a thought anyway.
_____________________________
Myself with Ronny & Eric Hinson @ NQC 2006
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/8/2009 6:48:55 AM
|
|
|
robertyork
Posts: 1532
Joined: 3/23/2006
From: Somewhere down South
Status: offline
|
If there are 10,000 seats on the level floor how hard is it going to be to see the performers? I've set in the floor seats at Freedom Hall toward the center and back and it's hard to see.
_____________________________
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/9/2009 9:58:46 AM
|
|
|
gbcmusicguy
Posts: 53
Joined: 1/21/2009
From: New Castle, IN
Status: offline
|
quote:
I don't think Indy has that anymore.
Indianapolis is an "International" airport. I don't know if that makes it major or not cause I'm not a frequent flyer. But I thought I'd throw that out there.
As a side note, it's a brand new state of the art airport. Haven't been there, but I've seen it on TV.....looks pretty nice.
_____________________________
"We're not looking for the signs, we're listening for the shout"
Music Ministry
www.bftgproductions.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/9/2009 10:04:48 AM
|
|
|
DeeAnnBailey
Posts: 1239
Joined: 3/23/2006
From: SC
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: Gospeldrummer
It's too bad thant Branson doesn't have a Convention Center large enough for NQC or it could be a very good location since it is centrally located. I've heard statistics that Branson is within a 14 hour drive of most of the continental U.S. There are definitely enough motels and restaraunts in Branson and they are reasonably priced even during the busy tourist season. Granted there is no major airport there which would be a downer, but Springfield is very close and there are lots of things to do there as well. Lots of shopping in Branson too for the ladies and golf courses for the guys, just a thought anyway.
Wow now that would be an NQC I would attend!!!!
_____________________________
D. Ann Bailey
My Blog
http://deesdelightsdelusions.blogspot.com/
<<<<<<The love of my life - precious Erin!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/9/2009 5:02:49 PM
|
|
|
servants
Posts: 203
Joined: 8/16/2006
From: Hays,NC
Status: offline
|
It would make it quite a bit longer trip for me. If I really wanted to go I would still go though more then likely.
_____________________________
Thank God I'm Forever Changed.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/19/2009 2:48:52 PM
|
|
|
Bobby
Posts: 36
Joined: 4/11/2005
From: Orangeburg, Clemson Prefecture, Japan
Status: offline
|
The other issue is that Indianapolis in late August-early September is iffy because of MotoGP, the NFL, and a black college football "classic" that fills Lucas Oil Stadium and the Convention Center. Remember the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium are intertwined, and an expansion of the Convention Center as part of construction for Indianapolis' winning bid for Super Bowl XLVI (which may not happen in Indianapolis after all; the 2011-12 season is iffy because of the recession and Collective Bargaining Agreement situation -- the 2010-11 season, the last under this CBA, is a "no cap" season and talk is that a lockout is pending) is continuing.
If the NFL is locked out, the NQC would probably come to Lucas Oil Stadium because the Convention Center would need events to come there because of the loss of revenue that would be caused by a likely lockout.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 11/24/2009 4:24:33 PM
|
|
|
LissaJo
Posts: 35
Joined: 3/2/2006
Status: offline
|
Although I doubt it would affect my attendance, unless the dates are incompatible with my schedule (yeah, right). I seriously hope there's no change. I personally think if "safety" is an issue, it's one they will have anywhere, given that the "issues" are those that are common to ANY large capacity Building. If you have a balcony/nosebleed section, you have risks. Period. Maybe priority seating consideration should be given to the elderly and those physically unable (laziness does not count) to climb to higher areas.
Indianapolis is an added (approx) 100 miles to my journey, too. I have grown accustomed to Louisville, therefore obviously prefer it.
_____________________________
THE SENILITY PRAYER :
Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.
MySpace
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 12/1/2009 5:11:26 AM
|
|
|
rfbatboy
Posts: 1
Joined: 12/1/2009
Status: offline
|
Not A wise move to take the convention to Indy, its not central at all its to far north for the Majority of the southern gospel fans down south. I would love to see it in Nashville Tn or even back In Memphis at The FEDEX forum. I dont think Louisville is bad either, it has lots of space and even plenty of parking space. DO NOT MAKE A BAD CHIOCE, INDY IS TOOOOOOOO FAR!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: NQC is considering moving to Indianapolis? - 12/3/2009 2:29:38 PM
|
|
|
robertyork
Posts: 1532
Joined: 3/23/2006
From: Somewhere down South
Status: offline
|
Certainly hope the NQC Board is taking note of the comments that are being made about moving to Indy. While they may like the venue better and the deals being offered the people may not be attending so they may be loosing instead of gaining.
_____________________________
|
|
|
|
 New Messages |
 No New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/ New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/o New Messages |
 Locked w/ New Messages |
 Locked w/o New Messages |
|
 Post New Thread
Reply to Message
Post New Poll
Submit Vote
Delete My Own Post
Delete My Own Thread
Rate Posts |
|
|
Forum Tools
Printable Version
