TAK Music Venue

What TAK Music Venue does

TAK Music Venue (legal entity TAK Event Center) operates a single-site live music performance venue located at 1710 Center Avenue West in Dilworth, Minnesota, serving the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. Founded in Summer 2018 by owner-operator Todd Carlson — an active drummer with local band ties — and his wife Kirstin Carlson (a band director with Fargo Public Schools), the venue is positioned as a community hub for live music with the slogan "TAK, where music comes first." The 5-employee business is bootstrapped and privately held with no external institutional investment.

The venue's core product is the TAK Event Center itself, equipped with professional-grade sound, lighting, and video systems, a large stage, customizable seating, a green room, a catering kitchen, a full liquor license, and a rehearsal/recording rental room. Surrounding products include the TAK Pass subscription ($100-$500 tiers) for discounted multi-event access, Recording & Live Streaming services with in-house video production capabilities, Private Events & Weddings venue rentals, and an online Availability Calendar for booking. The technology foundation is AV-centric rather than software-centric — focused on live event production rather than digital platforms.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales for public concerts, TAK Pass subscriptions, one-time wedding and private event venue rentals, recording/livestream professional services, and on-site beverage sales. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the company website (takmusicvenue.com), phone booking, walk-in inquiries, Instagram/Facebook social channels, a weekly email newsletter, and listings on The Knot and WeddingWire wedding marketplaces. Primary customer segments are concert-goers and musicians/bands, with secondary segments in wedding couples and corporate/private event planners.

Name

TAK Music Venue

Legal name

TAK Event Center

Website

https://takmusicvenue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TAK Music Venue is a privately held, single-site live music venue in Dilworth, Minnesota, founded in 2018 by Todd Carlson, serving the Fargo-Moorhead market with concerts, private events, weddings, recording/livestream services, and a TAK Pass subscription product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert events
• Wedding venue rental
• Private event space
• Live streaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dilworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales - Public Concerts: Revenue from ticketed concert events open to the public. Subject to ticket availability for TAK Pass holders.
2. TAK Pass Subscription: Annual ($500), 6-month ($250), and 10-show ($100) passes providing discounted access to ticketed events. Subscription model for recurring customer revenue.
3. Wedding Venue Rental: Rental of venue space for wedding receptions and ceremonies. Includes use of full-service bar, catering kitchen, sound system, and projector screen.
4. Private Event Rental: Venue rental for private parties, corporate events, and other private functions. Full venue amenities available.
5. Recording and Live Streaming Services: Professional music video recording and live streaming services with in-house production and post-production capabilities.
6. Beverage Sales: Full liquor license with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages served during events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TAK Music Venue operates TAK Event Center, a live music performance venue in Dilworth, MN, hosting ticketed public concerts, wedding receptions, and private events. It sells the TAK Pass subscription for recurring multi-event access and offers on-site recording and live streaming production services. The venue is equipped with professional-grade sound, lighting, and video systems, a full-service bar, a catering kitchen, a green room, and a rehearsal/recording room.

Product overview

TAK Music Venue operates as a single-site live entertainment venue centered around its TAK Event Center core product — a music performance venue with high-quality sound, lighting, and video equipment. The offering portfolio consists of the TAK Event Center itself, a TAK Pass subscription (annual, 6-month, and 10-show tiers) providing discounted multi-event access, and a Recording & Live Streaming add-on offering on-site audio/video production and post-production services. Private Events & Weddings and the Availability Calendar round out the offering as supplementary services that leverage the same venue infrastructure. The venue also features a full liquor bar, catering kitchen, green room, and rehearsal/recording rental room.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAK Pass: A subscription-style pass valid for ticketed events at TAK Music Venue, available in annual ($500), 6-month ($250), and 10-show ($100) options plus sales tax.

Products and services

• TAK Event Center (Live Music Venue) Live music performance venue in Dilworth, MN, equipped with a large stage and professional-grade sound, lighting, and video systems. Hosts ticketed public concerts, private events, and weddings, with customizable seating, a green room, a catering kitchen, and a full liquor license. Audience includes local concert-goers, musicians, wedding couples, and private event hosts.
• TAK Pass Subscription Multi-show pass subscription providing discounted access to ticketed public events at TAK Music Venue. Available in three tiers: Annual ($500), 6-Month ($250), and 10-Show ($100), all plus sales tax and subject to ticket availability. Target customers are frequent local concert-goers seeking recurring value.
• Recording & Live Streaming Services On-site audio production, video production, and post-production services for live-streamed events and music video recordings at the TAK venue. Includes in-house technicians and equipment. Target customers are musicians, bands, and event organizers who need professional recording or live streaming at the venue.
• Private Events & Wedding Venue Rental Full-venue rental for wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and private parties. Includes configurable table and chair seating, full-service bar, catering kitchen, giant projector screen, and high-quality sound and lighting. Target customers are engaged couples, wedding planners, corporate event organizers, and private party hosts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nominated Top 5 Entertainment Venues in Fargo/Moorhead
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The KnotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a wedding vendor on The Knot marketplace platform, one of the leading wedding planning websites. Couples can discover and book TAK Music Venue for wedding receptions through the platform.
• WeddingWireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a wedding vendor on WeddingWire marketplace platform. Couples can discover, read reviews, and book TAK Music Venue for wedding events through the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Kessler Theater: Intimate Dallas-area music venue that hosts live concerts, private events, and weddings in a restored theater space. Highly comparable to TAK Music Venue in size, programming mix (concerts + private events + weddings), and emphasis on high-quality AV equipment and performer-friendly hospitality.
• The Blue Note: Nationally recognized intimate jazz and live music club chain known for table seating and high-quality sound in a compact room. Comparable to TAK as a focused live music venue that monetizes the room through ticket sales, subscriptions/season programming, food, and beverage service.
• Brooklyn Bowl: Music venue and bowling concept that combines live concerts with food, beverage, and recreational activities. Comparable to TAK as a multi-revenue-stream entertainment operator that blends ticketed concerts, bar service, and private event rentals under one roof.
• Saturn Birmingham: Independently operated Birmingham, Alabama music venue that hosts touring and local acts in a mid-size room with attached bar and event space. Comparable to TAK Music Venue as a single-site, owner/operator-run concert venue serving a regional market with diversified event revenue.

Regional players

• Varsity Theater: Historic Minneapolis music venue that hosts concerts and private events in an intimate theater setting. Comparable to TAK Music Venue as a regional concert hall operator serving the Upper Midwest market with a mix of ticketed shows and event rentals.
• Schubas Tavern: Intimate Chicago live music venue known for hosting both emerging and established touring acts in a smaller room with strong sound. Comparable to TAK as a similarly sized intimate concert venue prioritizing audio quality and performer hospitality, though it serves the larger Chicago market.
• First Avenue: Iconic Minneapolis live music venue that has operated as a community hub for concerts and touring acts for decades. Comparable to TAK Music Venue as an established intimate-to-mid-size concert hall in the Upper Midwest with a strong regional reputation, though First Avenue sits in a much larger metro and operates at a higher scale.

Broad incumbents

• House of Blues: Live Nation-owned chain of music venues that combines live performances with food and beverage service in a themed concert hall environment. Comparable to TAK's concert-plus-bar business model, but at national scale with significantly more resources and brand recognition.
• The Fillmore: National concert venue brand operated by Live Nation that books touring artists in a club-style setting. Directly comparable to TAK Music Venue in terms of core activity (ticketed live music performances with high-quality AV), though it operates at significantly larger scale and as part of a national venue network.
• Bowery Presents: Independent live music venue operator and promoter running a portfolio of mid-size rooms across the U.S. Northeast and beyond. Comparable to TAK Music Venue in core activity (venue operation + concert promotion), though Bowery operates at portfolio scale with multiple rooms under unified management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TAKVenue
• Instagraminstagram.com/TAKVenue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tak-music-venue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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