Problem/Reasons: Seattle has a lack of mid-sized concert venues revolving around filling in the gap between smaller clubs and larger arenas. More importantly, we don't have enough of the sizeable venues that permit sightlines in addition to standing room areas.

That Was Then: Seattle Center used to have the needed Mercer Arena (5,000-8,000) but it is since demolished in favor of the new Opera House, including the adjacent McCaw Hall.

Seattle Center used to have the needed Mercer Arena (5,000-8,000) but it is since demolished in favor of the new Opera House, including the adjacent McCaw Hall. Avoiding Hot Boxes: Showbox SoDo (1,800) doesn't count as a mid-sized music hall, due to being a warehouse, while WaMu Theater (3,300-7,000) has horrible seating arrangements that are notorious for endless obstructions.

Showbox SoDo (1,800) doesn't count as a mid-sized music hall, due to being a warehouse, while WaMu Theater (3,300-7,000) has horrible seating arrangements that are notorious for endless obstructions. Missed An Opportunity: At one point, we liked Chris Hansen's indoor concert hall proposal to fill in the city's void of a mid-range market. However, the proposal dismissed by the Office of Economic Development because that project never officially submitted during the RFP process for KeyArena.

Solution: We need our decision-makers to advocate the needs of the new mid-sized concert venues in Seattle by doing these following steps:

Have a plan and submit it to the Office of Economic Development. Compete against the comparable likes of the Showbox SoDo and WaMu Theater. Find the new location of either the Northgate or SoDo District. Get to know the Seattle neighborhood. Identify these respective mid-sized venues as a music hall and a theater/auditorium for all genres to diversify. Book the world-class/international artists who are looking to perform in venues that are much more affordable than large arenas. Promote the new music venue by marketing the target audience.

Otherwise, not completing the first step will be the same mistake, which will lead to losing interests to both the concert fans and developers alike.

Benefit To Who? The new mid-sized concert venues in Seattle will benefit our concertgoers and artists alike to gain better live music experiences at a sizeable level. So, please sign and share the petition to fulfill the opportunity for the better cause of improving Seattle's music scene.