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...spark debate on the future of the HCC, then perhaps all is not lost.In future dealings with the HCC, we need greater transparency regarding artist selection, more complete disclosure of financial information, and broader support and input from the Harvard community at large. We need actual numbers on ticket sales, financial contracts, and other financial liabilities so that we can make educated decisions. Armed with this information, the UC can work with the HCC to plan successful events, rather than being relegated to second-guessing after the fact. Perhaps now is also an appropriate time to consider the types...
...optimism was based on our faith in the HCC’s planning and aptitude, based largely on initial signals of success that were not only misleading but proved to be incorrect. In reporting to us the first-day ticket sales, the HCC (unintentionally) provided inflated figures. We were told that in the first hour of availability 612 tickets were sold; in reality, that number was only 112 tickets. While this information was passed along with the best of intentions—and though we may still have opined optimistically—we were excited about a level of student...
...alumni, but hardworking folks and support from the Lowell House administration. A few HoCos may be funded by House trusts, but—great though it would be for Lowell—we are unfortunately not amongst them. Last year’s Bacchanalia cost HoCo, net of ticket sales, a touch over $1,000, which was covered by UC grants that also funded Lowell’s carnival, Oscar night, Stein clubs, gym equipment purchases, freshman welcome event, and many other House activities...
...Harvard Concert Commission (HCC)’s Nov. 6 concert featuring Wyclef Jean was cancelled last night because of lackluster ticket sales, Undergraduate Council (UC) President Matthew J. Glazer ’06 announced at an emergency UC meeting last night. According to HCC Chairman Jack P. McCambridge ’06, the concert’s cancellation will cost the HCC between $25,000 and $30,000. As of yesterday, concert organizers had sold less than half the tickets needed to break even with only four days left before the show. “We were contractually obligated...
...Harvard Concert Commissions's Nov. 6 concert featuring Wyclef Jean will be cancelled because of lackluster ticket sales, Undergraduate Council (UC) President Matthew J. Glazer '06 announced at an emergency UC meeting this evening...