1. Which event?
Does it fit with the aims of your organisation? Does it fit your market or target audience? What human or financial resources are needed? What resources are available? What interests do the organisers/volunteers have?
2. What will be needed?
In advance or on the day?
3. Who?
Who will organise the event? Who will host the event? Who will perform at the event? Who will participate? Who will attend?
4. When?
When should the event take place? Will it clash with other events? How long should the event be from start to finish?
5. Where?
Is it the right venue? Does it have the required facilities?
6. How?
Does it meet your financial requirements? Does it meet all legal requirements?