“Our venue is indeed an ideal venue for almost any type of event or gathering in this new normal era. As a vast open-air 24m x 80m space with built-in sound system, basic lighting, housekeeping and ablutions exclusively used for events, larger gatherings can be safely accommodated more cost-effectively,” the venue’s managers announced in a statement.
With many entertainment venues having been closed since the Covid-19 Botswana, the statement from Standbic Bank Piazza revealed that provided Botswana’s low infection rate and the authorities’ continued ability to safely contain our borders, the venue also hoped local talent and brands can be showcased or be a source of live engagement for the rest of the world. “All in all, our vision of Gaborone becoming an entertainment/music tourism destination and our venue becoming a fixture on the international African tour routing circuit is still in effect,” read the statement. In addition, Standbic Bank Piazza announced that in an effort to help kickstart economic activity within the entertainment/arts/events value chains, they will be reducing all of their venue hiring fees by up to 80%, for all bookings between June and Oct 2020. “10% Pencil booking and 50% deposits shall be suspended. All bookings are non-refundable but can be re-scheduled. It is our hope that this promotional period will support or mitigate risks to our clients”.
