vOID Frequently Asked
Questions
vOID Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday 8PM - 2AM, Friday and Saturday 8PM - 3AM.
vOID is regularly closed Sunday through Tuesday, but available for
private parties.
The vOID Digital Video workshops take place Sunday through Tuesday
5PM - 10PM.
vOID Address:
16 Mercer Street, SoHo, New York 10013
Located on the corner of Howard and Mercer Streets, just above Canal
Street
Closest Subway Stop:
N, R, 6, J, M, Z to Canal Street
Who comes to vOID?
Artists, designers, filmmakers,
DJs, musicians and just about everyone else
How old do you
have to be to come to vOID?
21 and over, with ID
What is the average
age?
25-40
Is there a cover,
dress code?
No cover, no dress code
What kind of music
do you play?
electronica, Nu-jazz, jazz, and soulful deep house. Our DJ's are
a select crop!
Who are vOID's
DJs?
DJ Hitoshi (1st,3rd,and 5th,Fridays), Jin Seow, (2nd and 4th Friday),
CaFeed (Saturdays),
and various guest DJ's including Ray Velasquez, Jeannie Hopper,
and Afro and Chulious.
How do I get to
DJ at vOID
Submit a tape, CD, or minidisc
by mail or in person. Follow up with a phone call.
How did you decide
to offer SpinCycle74?
vOID is the only bar/lounge
that we know of to record DJ's CD sets live. We first started as
a way to offer our DJ's more money. It is also a way for us to get
our art work out into the world. It has been a fun and succesful
endeavor.
Where do you find your
videos / films?
All over. We buy them in the special interest section of video
stores, in museums and design stores, and from video VJ's as a way
to offer support. People also sometimes give us a copy of their
work.We are video collectors. We hope to begin creating our own
videos soon, and perhaps to find others on the web.
How do I have a screening
at vOID?:
vOID is available Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8PM - 10PM for screenings.
Usually there is $100 deposit to reserve the date and a $300 bar
guaranty. Your film or video must be duped onto VHS or Super VHS.
BETA or DV can be plugged into our system, you must supply the deck
and cables. Call (212)941-6492 for specific information.
How did you decide to
start vOID?
It was an alternative to a 9 to 5 graphic design job. It started
out as a fun project, and almost more of an art project than a bar,
but it's been worth the hard work to mix it up with a lot of interesting
people over the years.
How do I get a
job at vOID?
You're hired! Actually,
you never know. It's all about timing. vOID is a very laid back
working environment. At the same time, it can get very busy. Just
stop by, intoduce yourself, leave a telephone number, and we'll
see what vOID's needs are. Thanks.
How did you decide
to offer Digital Video and Final Cut Pro Workshops at vOID?
vOID is among the first,
if not the first of the multimedia lounges in New York. DV and film
makers have been screening their projects here since we first opened.
More recently, DV makers are editing their projects on Final Cut
Pro. One of the partners at vOID, Brian, spent twenty years in the
film industry as a camera crane technician. Both Brian and Allison
enjoy maknig their own DV projects, so it was a natural progression
to offer the workshops. They have been very popular. We are currently
trying to hand the reins over to another person, as we need more
time for our projects. It's a great opportunity.
Who takes the
DV Workshops?
Anyone and everyone. People 23 to 63, male and female. Anyone who
is interested in documentary, fiction, slideshows, and storytelling.
It is a gathering of likeminded people.
If you have a
question please e-mail us at info@voidltd.com
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