We discuss life on tour, highlighting what people often don't realize. We emphasize staying connected, not burning bridges, and navigating unexpected challenges. Discover the realities of touring! https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #TourLife #OnTheRoad #MusicTour #BandLife #TouringMusician #RoadLife #MusicIndustry #LiveMusic #Backstage #Travel
Was breaking into the roadie scene all luck, or strategic networking? We explore how attending the Ship, Shast, Marquee, and Speke was crucial. It's about being present! https://youtu.be/S8hypCpFSE0 #RoadieLife #MusicIndustry #NetworkingTips #LiveMusic #BehindTheScenes #MusicCareer #BandLife #GigLife #MusicProduction #ShowBusiness
We sit on the board for Artistry in Motion. We provide confetti. Coldplay's safe. The material needs to do this; biodegradable. We dig hard. There's technology in confetti! We learned so much. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #ConfettiTech #ArtistryInMotion #ColdplayConfetti #BiodegradableConfetti #SpecialEffects #StageDesign #BehindTheScenes #EventTech #SustainableConfetti #ConfettiInnovation
We reminisce about seeing our favorite band in Fort Lauderdale back in 2019. Despite being in their late 60s, they were still energetic and amazing! A truly unforgettable concert experience. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #RockLegends #ConcertExperience #LiveMusic #FortLauderdale #MusicMemories #FanExperience #RockAndRoll #ClassicRock #MusicReview #ConcertReview
The industry's last-minute nature is stressful. We share how to handle it. Sometimes, saying nothing or writing an email without sending helps release frustration. Remembering less is often more and recounting can cause stress. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #LastMinuteStress #IndustryStress #StressManagement #WorkLifeBalance #CopingStrategies #CommunicationSkills #MentalHealth #ProfessionalLife #LessIsMore #EmotionalRelease
Site Link is designed for proactive venue management. Whether dealing with rigging stress or electrical quirks, you've got a complete heads-up. Stay ahead, avoiding blind spots. Address issues in real-time, sending instructions to the crew. No more mid-show scrambling! https://youtu.be/uQEykgcou7g #VenueManagement #ProactiveSolutions #EventTech #RealTimeMonitoring #TechSolutions #SiteLink #ShowProduction #EventPlanning #TechnicalSupport #LiveEvents
We discuss the challenge of booking smaller theater and club shows. Sometimes our success works against us! Management friends assume we only want 'Coldplay money', even for smaller artists. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #comedy #liveperformance #booking #entertainment #musicindustry #comedian #standup #theaters #clubs #coldplay
We discuss a spaceship using telestage truss, aluminum truss and how the innovation of 6 lamp bars with socket pegs made a huge change in show lights. My Supertramp rig with Oldham dimmers even featured lightweight aluminum 4-0. https://youtu.be/S8hypCpFSE0 #ShowLighting #TelestageTruss #LightingInnovation #AluminumTruss #StageLighting #LightingDesign #SupertrampRig #OldhamDimmers #TechnicalInnovation #LightingHistory
We explore finding bands poised for tour after a hit album. This niche strategy targets management companies, similar to approaching Drama Teachers. Expect many to be unresponsive, but persistence pays off for our clients. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #BandTourStrategy #MusicManagement #FindingBands #MusicIndustryTips #TouringBands #ManagementCompanies #MusicBusiness #MusicMarketing #ArtistDevelopment #MusicSuccess
A friend's dilemma highlights the power of commitment. Saying yes keeps *our* name on lists, despite regrets. *We* explore how honoring commitments builds character and unlocks unexpected opportunities, even when a better tour beckons. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #Commitment #Opportunity #SayingYes #Integrity #DecisionMaking #Character #CareerAdvice #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration
Discover Site Link's power. No two setups are the same, but we all face pre-show panic. Tailor alerts for specific team members. Crew chiefs see major system issues, while our techs get real-time troubleshooting alerts. Site Link makes it doable. https://youtu.be/uQEykgcou7g #SiteLink #TechTroubleshooting #RealTimeAlerts #CrewChief #TechTeams #LiveEvents #SystemMonitoring #ProAudio #StageTech…
We partner with vendors, placing apprentices in warehouses to learn. This apprenticeship program involves interviews and pairing with a vendor. Currently, six apprentices in California are thriving in this fun and effective program. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #WarehouseApprenticeship #VendorPartnerships #SkillsTraining #CaliforniaJobs #CareerDevelopment #ApprenticeshipProgram #LogisticsTraining #SupplyChain #JobSkills #VocationalTraining
Discover the hilarious origin of 'The Smoother Mover' name! We reveal the story from a KISS tour and Smyth Van Lines inspiration. Get ready for props and laughs! https://youtu.be/S8hypCpFSE0 #SmootherMover #OriginStory #KISS #SmythVanLines #BehindTheName #Comedy #FunnyStories #Props #TourLife #Inspiration
Happy to help bands succeed! After a tour in 1979, we saw an opportunity. The band wanted a break, so we proposed a production company partnership, cutting costs and boosting profits. It worked! https://youtu.be/S8hypCpFSE0 #BandManagement #MusicProduction #TourLife #MusicBusiness #MillionaireMaker #ProductionCompany #MusicIndustry #SuccessStory #BusinessStrategy #MusicCareer
Hard things require relearning. Self-awareness is key. We share that knowing who we are allows us to give tailored advice. Early career advice, specific to our personality, leads to success. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #SuccessTips #CareerAdvice #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Mindfulness #Productivity #PersonalDevelopment
A mountain festival faced disaster when a storm hit. With KL Core IP, the rigging and fixtures would have withstood the rain, providing warm, incandescent lighting for softer sets. We still think about that gig. https://youtu.be/AJu3dLOWglM #KLCoreIP #FestivalLighting #OutdoorEvents #WeatherproofLighting #StageLighting #LightingDesign #EventProduction #LightingTechnology #DimmableLighting #RedshiftCapabilities
Discover how we are revolutionizing event production with eco-friendly stage sets. Ditch landfills; embrace recycling! Perfect for smaller management teams needing risers, drum risers, and more for artists. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #EcoFriendlySets #SustainableEvents #RecycledStages #EventProduction #StageDesign #GreenEvents #RecyclingSolutions #BandEquipment #ArtistSupport #SustainableProduction
Nils Thorjussen – Executive Chairman, Verge Aero Nils Thorjussen is a pioneering entrepreneur and technology executive with over three decades of experience shaping the entertainment technology landscape. Now as Executive Chairman of Verge Aero, he’s leading the way in drone show technology, making drone entertainment smarter, safer, and more spectacular.…
We reminisce about the 'Confetti Guy' from Artistry in Motion, akin to Katy Perry's left shark. We also recall stuffing confetti cannons for KISS, roping in any musician watching! https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #ConfettiGuy #ArtistryInMotion #KISS #KatyPerry #LeftShark #BehindTheScenes #MusicHistory #PopCulture #ConfettiCannons #MusicTrivia
We delve into Phil Collins' musical adventures between tours, forming supergroups like Brand X and Zox with Peter Banks. We share memories of setting up unannounced gigs, driven purely by their love for playing. https://youtu.be/S8hypCpFSE0 #PhilCollins #PeterBanks #BrandX #ZoxAndTheRadarBoys #Supergroup #MusicHistory #ProgressiveRock #UnannouncedGigs #LiveMusic #RockLegends
We met Jeff Rabitz while training on Strand consoles. He needed a lighting assistant for Cher. Fortunate to get the call after a freelance day, our theater background made us perfect. A unicorn position! https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #Cher #LightingDesign #Theater #LightingAssistant #JeffRabitz #StrandConsoles #FreelanceLife #EntertainmentIndustry #DreamJob #BehindTheScenes
We remember venues where troubleshooting felt impossible. Now, imagine administrators and facilities managers in sync, proactive and resolving issues efficiently. Focus on the event, not the failures! https://youtu.be/uQEykgcou7g #VenueManagement #EventTech #Troubleshooting #FacilityManagement #EventPlanning #TechSolutions #EducationTech #StadiumTech #ArtsManagement #ProactiveSolutions
We explore navigating tough situations and building resilience. A friend's advice: toughen up. Recognize the difference between being mean and being an asshole. Disassociate and be brave to make it through. https://youtu.be/fzgVeNRlOzs #Resilience #ToughenUp #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #MentalStrength #EmotionalIntelligence #DealingWithDifficultPeople #Motivation #Inspiration #LifeLessons
The travel industry offers opportunities for a great living and world exploration. We discuss industry perceptions, breaking stereotypes, and the importance of expanding our perspectives through travel. https://youtu.be/mAUD80x3vbc #TravelIndustry #TravelJobs #SeeTheWorld #RemoteWork #DigitalNomad #TravelLifestyle #CareerInTravel #TravelInspiration #ExploreTheWorld #TravelTips