Hello John, et al...
"Charlie can be the club owner..." I do own a club....oh! you mean.. "nightclub"!?
But, Seriously... I think this idea of a "Soundman's Ball" is an interesting idea. It's probably too late to try and put together something, but maybe, a future gathering?
Book a theatre for a Concert setting ....have the "quick mix" contest that was proposed in the Lab.
Make it a night and two full day type of event.
First night... cocktails and munchies
First day... Demos and Shoot-outs
Second night.... "What's a real Mix supposed to sound like?"
Second Day.... Demos and More Shoot-outs
Last night.... Possibly a guest speaker...or?
It's pretty ambitious, but, it may be something to aim for..?
Cheers,
Hammer