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If you’re an Ignite Phoenix fan, you’ve probably read Jonathan McNamara’s review of Friday night’s Ignite Phoenix #7. If not, take a minute to read it. It’s a good and short review, laying out the many things he liked (the venue) and the few he didn’t (the chairs).
We dig Jonathan and have respect for his opinion, and not just because he writes for the Phoenix New Times or because he presented at Ignite Phoenix #5. We respect his opinion because he’s a sharp guy who does a lot around town and knows good and bad when he sees it. But he’s not the only person with an opinion. There were 600 other sharp people at the event, and that means 600 more opinions as to what we did well and where need to improve. So this is your chance to tell us and help make Ignite Phoenix #8 even better. Let us know what you liked and didn’t like about Ignite Phoenix #7. If you loved drinking beer in the sculpture garden, tell us. If you couldn’t see over the person in front of you because of the seating, tell us. Whatever it is that you liked or disliked, tell us.
Post your opinions on the good and the not-so-good in the comments below. In keeping with Ignite style, make them short and to the point. Give us the essential points. We like getting feedback, but we don’t want to read a critique roughly the length of War and Peace.
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I watched it online so naturally I gotta bring up the bad resolution of the video, the scratchy sound and the annoying pauses and restarts. Seeing who one of your sponsors is, that should be an embarrassment.
The only other complaint was the improv presentations. Something about people getting giggly and self conscious just rubs me the wrong way. I feel bad for them! Everything else was great, had definitely exceeded my expectations (with the overhype and lack of delivery of other art events, couldn’t help having low ones) and I will make a strong effort to be there live next time! Hats off the Sara Dobie, and this one’s for her…
We’re glad you enjoyed most of your experience! We apologize for the streaming issues. There are many components involved in delivering a live stream, and despite our best efforts to get them all working at the same time, we didn’t quite achieve that goal. Thanks for your patience in dealing with the video.
The lighting on stage sucked, it looked like everyone was in a horror movie the way they were half lit. There was a gnarly echo. The location was great itself, but the room was less than ideal with the way everyone was crammed together and if you were in the back half you couldn’t see the stage at all. The presentations were the usual stuff, good but predictably safe.
On the good side, the food and drink was a nice addition (especially over what Tempe Center for Arts had) and the crowd seemed like they really enjoyed the entertainment.
The off site was too far away, for 6 + 7 both to enjoy interaction with the after party or presenters. This caused you to miss a few presentations at the end to attend.
Why did the Art Museum not let the program be held in the auditorium, with a remote there in the Grand Hall? They did that for John McEnroe. Would have allowed for more tickets and participation. Maybe even remote into a classroom? or the little theater? Perhaps with the Library?
Better to be on Light Rail, and great opportunities to excite other parts of the art district. I hope that The Heard, Phoenix Theater and the Library can get involved, should Ignite stay in the center of the valley. Perhaps we can even GROW an urbanism this way.
Did anyone watch it at the Madcap Theater in Tempe? I drove down there, fought traffic, found a place to park, got to the theater and there was big charity event happening. No one there had heard of the Ignite Event. No signs, no staff, nothing. I searched around for about 15 mins. looking for a theater of people, no luck and then I bailed. I drove to the Echo Coffee viewing party and got there just in time.
Sorry you had a problem, Kevin! I spoke with some people at MADCAP and they said they had people there watching (stream issues aside) but think maybe the other charity event made it hard to find.
MADCAP was a last minute change when our previous planned venue closed on us without notice. We appreciate MADCAP stepping in to help at the last minute, but apologize you had trouble finding it!
Jeff,
Yes I knew Madcap stepped up last minute, so I was not upset or anything, I figured some confusion might abound with such short notice. The other charity group was quite large so it made it difficult to find my fellow viewers. Luckily for me Echo Coffee was pretty close so I made it in time. Thanks to you guys for setting up multiple venues.
Yeah, I’m an Ignite fanboi, so everything I say needs to be taken with a grain of NaCl.
Every time, it seems that presenters just get better and better. I chalk that up to peer-pressure. The audience now has a high expectation from presenters, so you better damn well be on your game. No, they won’t boo you off the stage, but they’ll snip at you later on social media. So if you’re thinking about submitting, make sure you can. Without crutches, please.
I have mixed feelings on the venue. My gripes are along the lines with the rest: the room of the actual presentations was sub-par. The outside mingling area and the place to meet the presenters was superb. And the rest of the Museum was simply perfect. Someone earlier mentioned an auditorium. That would be nice.
All and all, another rocking Ignite. But what I love most is the little things. This is obviously a production. It takes real work by real dedicated volunteers. Hats off to them!
The good: The presentations! So many great ones. So many unexpectedly great ones. Was it me, or did this particular batch seem much more personal, told from the heart?
I enjoyed the venue, the light rail access, and that it was on a Friday.
To improve: The mics were feeding back a little. And it was really hard to get a drink at the bar because everyone was standing around blocking it.
Thanks for the feedback! So far I’ve heard a lot of good feedback about:
* The museum itself.
* The presenter tables.
* The food, drink, band, and mingling place.
Biggest issues have been:
* Uncomfortable/close chairs.
* Lighting and sound on the stage.
* Visibility from the back of the room.
Thought the venue was fantastic. Crowd enthusiasm was palpable, energetic music, great vibes. As a presenter I was pleased by the camaraderie of volunteers, staff and presenters. Technology worked well from my perspective save stage lighting appeared to be an afterthought. Mixed reviews from friends on internet feed.
Music playlist should be provided next time. Should encourage tweets from out of state and out of country to witness the . Luck be it, weather was fantastic to mingle outside… good job guys on scheduling that! Table discussions: VERY VERY positive. Great Gig – Gracias!!!