Just like every dream chaser, a humble beginning can be a
humiliating stage. It was one of such for the host of Models Connect industry
night tagged Night of Glamour; Treeze. He is a fast rising publicist with
amazing concepts, which led to his discovery of the need to create a platform
for models and aspiring models through which they network, sharing
opportunities. The creative artist cum hype man was expecting a huge turn out
to his second edition of the event but expressed fear severally on the venue’s
management not being prepared to help make it anything better than the 1st.
It will be recalled how successful the maiden edition was and the need to step
up every little lapse from all areas observed. But it seems like while Treeze was working
towards achieving that, the supposed partners, the venue went on hibernation
due to management shortcomings.
According to Treeze, he saw it coming but was hoping he
could manage to pull through the second edition and then work towards having
new partners as well as venue. But the confrontation he had with his fears on
the day of the event was colossal as the hotel management failed to provide the
needed bargain on their part. Things like security, hospitality, staff
coordination, and early availability of sound, public address system, and
general logistics. When it was dawn on the host concerning the hotel’s
unwillingness to do the needful, he started making arrangement to personally
accommodate the models who arrived from outside Lagos, followed by the unfortunate
boycott of the event.
While trying to get some personal fund to make sure his
guest models are alright, he stepped out of the venue and failed to return
while his PA sent messages to expected guests who were yet to arrive to hold
back. We also learnt that the media personnel also failed to turn out due to
logistic reasons. At that point it became obvious that it was better to boycott
than to continue with the event in order not to fall below standard. Although
he (Treeze) was thinking in that direction, yet he had no chance to announce it
before he stepped out of the venue with some models and unable to return.
Some of the guest appearances expected to grace the second
edition of Models Connect Industry Night; Night of Glamour is Airtel brand
ambassador (Half Dollar), Ruffman and Nollywood actress, Rolex T, among others.
One thing that is certain is, Treeze do not only need the
right team to actualize and maintain the professional value of the event, but
he also needs a dependable event manager who understands his concept. They say
venue makes an event. That is not far from the truth as it contributes
immensely in whatever capacity and involvement; either as partners or on a
rental basis. With this into consideration, a venue that is prepared and
equipped for such a glamorous event is not optional.
Efforts to contact Treeze for further comment did not pull
through as his phone was not picked. However, it is presumed that Night of
Glamour remains a monthly event which is likely going to be on a different
venue.
1 comment:
Hmm! I feel you bro. Its not easy. Don't worry, the Lord is your strenght. Trust me, I see the prospect in what you are doing, and with the right support, you will go places. That suppport will surely come by God's grace. Cheers!
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