Liang Liang has not pushed the small theater project forward any further, and it will remain at this stage for now.
We can't keep up with building too many projects.
Another reason is that it's unnecessary.
He didn't build the small theater to make money. He didn't really care about a small theater earning 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year.
These small theaters are enough to provide shelter for rock musicians in the city.
He has changed rock music to the point that society accepts it, and the living environment has greatly improved compared to the previous life. Although it has not reached the level of national support, at least it is no longer the state of being left to fend for oneself like in the previous life.
The country does not oppose the existence of rock music, and rock bands can be seen at many galas.
Other cities also have some dedicated bars and nightclubs, so rock musicians have been able to make a living these past two years.
Therefore, he gave up the idea of expanding the small theater business.
In two years, Liang Liang will hand over the small theaters in Songyang, Changchun, and Harbin to the locals to manage themselves. The venues in these places are all rented, not his own, unless he buys them.
That is, if the seller is willing to sell.
The other small theaters are all his own space; he'll just have to make do with them.
After watching the Beijing Small Theater performance, Liang Liang met with members of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala production team.
Liang Liang's intention is that he will no longer participate in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala from now on, and other bands from his own company will perform instead.
Blue Shark no longer needs to rely on the Spring Festival Gala to increase its popularity; appearing on the Spring Festival Gala is no longer necessary.
The rehearsals before the Spring Festival Gala lasted for two months, which was really unbearable.
Liang Liang didn't want to go anymore after going three times.
His suggestion was rejected by the CCTV Spring Festival Gala production team.
Blue Shark Band has been the number one in ratings for CCTV's singing programs for three consecutive years, and they are comparable to the sketch comedy king's programs, with both being equally matched.
This has become a guarantee of CCTV's ratings, so why would CCTV let them leave?
"Fine, you won't let us leave, but I have two requests. I wonder if CCTV will take them seriously?"
"Tell me about it!"
"The main reason I don't want to go on CCTV again is because the rehearsal time is too long. We can do a lot in two months, but we've wasted it all here. We're singers, not dancers. It's really pointless to waste two months here. Can we come a month later?"
Saving a month is one month.
This request put the CCTV program team in a difficult position.
“Xiao Liang! I understand your feelings and thoughts, but this is not a good thing. Think about it, apart from those extras, who among those qualified to participate in the Spring Festival Gala isn’t a big name in their respective fields? If you set a precedent, others will follow suit.”
Liang Liang was well aware of this; if someone set a precedent, others would naturally follow suit, and things would fall into chaos.
"Then forget about that one. Can I bring other people to the Spring Festival Gala? No extra programs, just a performance with some Blue Shark groups. If that doesn't work, we'll take care of their food and lodging."
Liang Liang plans to bring two bands on stage at once to perform "Proud Youth" with the Blue Shark Band.
This year, the Ocean Waves girl group was also invited. Liang Liang plans to combine the other two girl groups with Ocean Waves to perform as backup dancers, so that all three girl groups can perform on the Spring Festival Gala. All they need to do is go back and rehearse a presentable program.
This gives Haiyun Audio-Visual four extra spots to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, even if they have to pay for their own food and accommodation.
The advertising effect far outweighs the cost of food and lodging.
"This is not against the rules in principle, and I hope the band you're leading isn't too bad."
"Of course, I will choose the best band to come."
Liang Liang never expected to succeed with the first request; it was merely a feint to pave the way for the second one.
If the first request is rejected, the other party will feel awkward refusing the second request unless it's too outrageous.
The requirements have been met, so it's time to go home and prepare for the Spring Festival Gala.
1998, here I am again.
The first thing Liang Liang did upon returning to Lianwan was to summon the gold-digging couple.
Gold mining is currently enjoying a period of great success.
His album has been on the market for a year now, with total sales exceeding 1.5 million copies.
He signed a revenue-sharing contract with Haiyun, but the percentage was a little small, with him only taking 20%. However, even this 20% of the revenue brought him nearly a million yuan in income.
In addition to the financial gains, his reputation also improved once again.
So now he has the idea of making a second album.
Just as he was strategizing and writing lyrics, Liang Liang called him.
"Brother Tao! The Ocean Waves Girls Group is going to participate in this year's Spring Festival Gala. I would like you to choreograph a dance for them that is about four minutes long, with more than ten backup dancers. The song and dance will be 'My Heart Will Go On'."
After Schmidt introduced the piece to Europe and America, it became a sensation. The director of "Titanic" felt that the piece was a perfect fit for his film, so he went to Schmidt for help.
Schmidt only has the publishing rights to these pieces, not the film and television rights to them.
When Liang Liang signed the contract, she knew this would happen, so she specifically noted this point in the contract.
Americans then came to Haiyun.
Han Chui made a snap demand, asking for 500,000 US dollars.
You're promoting a blockbuster, right? A blockbuster should look like a blockbuster, so a theme song certainly won't be cheap.
After some haggling, the film and television rights to the song were finally sold for 350,000 US dollars.
They got nearly three million Chinese dollars for free.
This is what selling copyrights should be like.
It's a pity I didn't get to make a movie that would disgust this film. If I had, it would have been so much fun to use this song as the theme song.
After understanding Liang Liang's meaning, Tao Jin immediately made preparations. The song and dance of three girl groups with fifteen members was not a difficult task for the couple.
After finalizing the arrangements for the girl group, Liang Liang began selecting two bands to perform on the Spring Festival Gala with Blue Shark.
Xu Wei doesn't need to go. He has made it clear that he will not be on the Spring Festival Gala this year. He will stay at home to create music, and he plans to release his second album next year.
Going to the Spring Festival Gala would be a waste of two months, which is not worthwhile.
Xu Wei is out of the question, Luo Lin wants to play the mystery card, and Guo Wang isn't quite up to the task.
It's not convenient to take Black Panther with us since they've just signed with us, and besides, they've already been on the Spring Festival Gala.
It seems I can only choose from my own home.
The Hanchuang Band is one example. Next year, the Hanchuang Band will be renewing their revenue-sharing agreement, so it's time for them to make an appearance.
Does Zhao Lunjie count as one?
It's a pity he doesn't have a solo performance. If he did, he could sing "Dong Feng Po" on the Spring Festival Gala...
Hmm? Why can't I sing "Dong Feng Po" on the Spring Festival Gala?
After thinking about it, Liang Liang gave up on the idea.
Zhao Lunjie's current job is just to get his face known by appearing on the Spring Festival Gala; he doesn't need to think too much about anything else.
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