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Building the Foundation: Transferable Skills for Aspiring Roadies
Thinking about becoming a roadie? These are the key skills from everyday life that can give you a surprising head start on tour.
First Steps on a Tour Bus: Etiquette and Essentials.
New to life on the road? Here’s what you need to know about sharing a tour bus—from unspoken rules to smart packing habits that’ll make life smoother.
What Not to do: Traits Set Carpenters Should Avoid Adopting
Being skilled isn’t always enough. These common traits can quietly hold you back on tour—here’s what to look out for and why they matter more than you think.
Roadies and Public Liability Insurance: A Quick Start Guide
Public liability insurance isn’t just admin—it’s peace of mind. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide for roadies figuring out what they need and why it matters.
Roadies: NDA Breaches You Didn’t Realise You Were Making
NDAs are everywhere in touring, but breaking one isn’t always about spilling secrets on social media. These are the subtle mistakes roadies don’t realise cross the line.
Your Guide to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in the Music Industry
NDAs are a standard part of life on tour—but what do they actually mean, and why are they so important for roadies and crew? Here’s what you need to know.
Set Carpenter Essentials: Must Have Consumables to Stock up on
From tapes to blades and markers—these are the consumables every set carpenter should have in their kit to keep things running smoothly on the road.
Public Liability Insurance Explained: What Every Set Carpenter Should Know
Not sure if you need public liability insurance for touring? Here’s a clear breakdown of what it covers, when you need it, and how it impacts your role as a set carpenter.
Schengen Days and Touring: What is Everyone Talking About
Schengen limits are more than just EU red tape—they can quietly derail your touring plans. Here’s what UK roadies need to know about Schengen days and staying compliant.
Stage Building Footwear: When Steel Toe Caps Make Sense (and When They Don’t)
Not all footwear is created equal when you're building stages. Here’s how to decide when steel toe caps are a must—and when they're more hassle than help.
Tools of the Trade: Which Power Tool Brand is Perfect for Touring?
Choosing the right power tool brand can make or break your time on tour. Here’s how roadies weigh up the options and what makes a brand stand out on the road.
No Tour, No Problem: Roadie Jobs Between Gigs
Touring isn’t always back-to-back. Here’s how roadies stay busy, keep income flowing, and use downtime between gigs to their advantage.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Packing for Tour: Essentials for Life on the Road
Packing for tour can make or break your first few weeks. Here’s a rundown of what to bring, what to avoid, and why smart packing saves you hassle on the road.
Breaking Into the Industry: The Different Ways Roadies Get Their Start in Touring
Every roadie has their own origin story. This blog explores the various routes people take into touring and what that first big break can really look like.
A few valuable lessons I learned from Life on Tour
Touring teaches you things no manual ever could. These are some of the lessons that stuck with me—and might just help you stay ahead on the road.
Life After the Road: The Transition from Tour to Home
Coming off tour can hit harder than you’d expect. Here’s a look at the often-overlooked shift from life on the road to life at home—and how to manage it.
Quick Fix Guide: Replacing a Coffin Lock in Your Stage Deck
Coffin lock gone? No stress. Here’s a straightforward fix that can save your stage deck mid-tour—without needing a full rebuild.
The top most common misconceptions about being a Roadie?
Being a roadie isn’t all backstage passes and chaos. Let’s set the record straight on the myths that still cling to life on the road.
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