Venue Overview
Built in 1934, the San Jose Civic is a Spanish mission-style, dual-level venue that hosts a variety of events including concerts, performing arts, general assembly and special events. Located directly across the street from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the Civic features 3,001 seats in concert form. This facility provides additional exhibit and general assembly space in conjunction with the convention center and Parkside Hall.
Civic Concert Series
As a long-standing, major concert stop for acts touring the West Coast, the Civic has hosted such legends as the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, The Grateful Dead and the Beach Boys. The Who started its first US headlining tour at the Civic in 1968. Big band leaders Duke Ellington & Harry James have also appeared. In the most recent years, bands including Beck, Interpol, Switchfoot, Reliant K, My Chemical Romance, the Pixies and even Snoop Dog have headlined the Civic's stage.
Nederlander Concerts at the Civic
Team San Jose is proud to partner with Nederlander Concerts to write the next chapter of music history at the Civic. Promoters should contact the Civic team for all inquires:
Dressing Rooms
Two large athletic dressing rooms, one stage left and one stage right, are each equipped with showers, one sink, one toilet, a large table, benches and lockers. In addition, two large chorus rooms and six small dressing rooms are located one level above stage level and are accessible by stairways, stage left and right. On the same floor are two bathrooms with shower and toilet facilities.
Civic Auditorium Guidelines:
- Contracting Space
- Liability Insurance
- Food and Beverage
- Audio/Visual
- Labor
- Sound
- Lighting
- Electrical
- Equipment and Services
- Police
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Usher Staffing
- Advertising
- Novelty Rate
- Videotaping
- Ticketing
- Parking
- Event Services Manager
1. Contracting Space
Due to high demand and limited supply of event space, we cannot place any temporary holds on our event space. Your event is considered contracted when we have received a signed original contract and deposit.
2. Liability Insurance
All events in our facilities must carry a liability insurance policy with one million dollars of liability coverage. Please review the following forms that detail our requirements and a list of preferred insurance providers.
Insurance Liability Requirements_California_Southhall
Insurance Endorsement Form Sample
Insurance Providers
3. Food and Beverage
Centerplate is our exclusive provider of all food and beverage in our facilities. No outside food and beverage is allowed. Please review the policies and procedures included in our catering menu.
Menu
4. Audio / Visual
Visual Aids Electronics is our preferred provider for audio visual services in our facilities.
For more information, please contact Zack Brush, our Visual Aids Electronics representative.
Zack Brush
Tel (408) 792-4149
Fax (866) 929-6775
Email zbrush@vaecorp.com
5. Labor
Team San Jose has partnered with the local unions to provide quality labor for all audio / visual productions. Please consult your Event Services Manager for more information and rates.
6. Sound
Team San Jose charges for the use of the sound system as well as the labor to operate. Please contact your Event Manager for more information.
7. Lighting
Team San Jose charges for the use of special lighting as well as the labor to operate the systems.
8. Electrical
Electrical service is available in all of our facilities at an additional charge. Please consult your Event Services Manager for more information and rates.
Electrical Utilities
9. Equipment and Services
Your Sales Manager will disclose what equipment is included in the room rental price.
Please review the attached list for any additional equipment costs i.e. staging, pipe and drape, exhibitors tables and chairs, and electrical.
Miscellaneous Equipment
10. Police
All event security must be provided by the client. Any event open to the public, with attendance exceeding 1,000 attendees, or where alcohol is served, will be required to have police presence in addition to contracted event security. Please confirm your police requirement with your Event Services Manager.
If your event requires police presence, the officers must be present 30 minutes before, during, and 30 minutes after your event.
The current rate for police detail is $40 per hour per officer. In addition, a one time $25 administrative fee will be charged. These fees are due to your Event Services Manager 48 hours prior to your event.
Labor
11. Emergency Medical Technician
Team San Jose requires an Emergency Medical Technician for any event with more than 1,000 attendees.
If your event requires Emergency Medical Personnel, the technician must be present 30 minutes before, during, and 30 minutes after your event.
The current rate for Emergency Medical Personnel is $37 per hour per Technician. In addition, a one time $25 administrative fee will be charged. These fees are due to your Event Services Manager 48 hours prior to your event.
Labor
12. Usher Staffing
All of our theatres (Civic Auditorium, Montgomery Theatre, Center for the Performing Arts, and the California Theatre) require usher staffing for the safety and security of your guests.
Please see your Event Manager for specific usher staffing requirements for your event.
Labor
13. Advertising
We are pleased to announce the formation of Team San Jose Advertising servicing the San Jose Convention and Cultural Facilities. TSJ Advertising offers many forms of advertising and sponsorship opportunities at all of the Team San Jose Managed Venues and is the exclusive provider for electronic signage.
These opportunities include both electronic and static signage in the public and semi-public areas within the facilities, and outside the facilities as well. Electronic signage encompasses our plasma screen displays throughout the convention center, a prominent 11 foot triple display, and an LED wall marquee. This is a great opportunity to attract passers-by to your event, or for show exhibitors to entice more foot traffic to their booth. Some new opportunities include restroom advertising, Gobo projection systems, sponsored recycling bins and advertising banners in the concession areas. Additionally we are able to provide all of the usual forms of advertising including free standing signs, glass decals, banners, floor decals, stair kick-strips and column wraps.
For a more complete list of opportunities, contact:
Diane Phillips at (408) 792-4116 or dphillips@sanjose.org
14. Novelty Rate
Team San Jose will charge a 30% novelty fee for all merchandise for sale. This includes T-shirts, CD's, programs, and any other items that are sold at your event.
15. Videotaping
If you plan to videotape / record your event, Team San Jose will charge a $250 fee per event. Please see your Event Services Manager for more information.
16. Ticketing
Typically, Team San Jose charges a fee of 15% of the gross ticket sales for ticketed events or a facility rental fee, whichever is greater.
A final ticket manifest must be provided to Team San Jose at the end of your event. Your Event Services Manager can provide you with more information and a list of ticketing agencies.
17. Parking
18. Event Services Manager
After contracting your event with Team San Jose you will be assigned an Event Services Manager who will guide you through planning your event. Please review the following documents that will assist you in this process.
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