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Roadie
Job Description:
Roadies (also known as technical support staff) help to stage music concerts and other events. You would set up before a gig, look after the instruments during the show, and pack away afterwards. In this job you would need to work well as part of a team. You would need to be comfortable working at heights. You would also need to work calmly when under pressure to meet time deadlines.
Qualifications required:
It is not required to have any formal qualifications to work as a roadie, but experience and qualifications in electronics, electrical work, sound production, music technology or lighting will be favorably looked upon, as well as being beneficial to you. A driving license is not always required but can also be helpful. You need to be fit and active with no injuries that will affect your ability to lift heavy objects and move equipment.
Job requirements:
• lifting and carrying equipment and sets to and from the venue
• loading and unloading vans
• driving to and from venues
• security for equipment and band members (keeping fans away during unloading and loading)
• setting up and looking after sound equipment
• setting up video equipment and screens (if applicable to the venue)
• rigging up wiring and lighting
• setting up pyrotechnics and light displays (if applicable to venue and/or show)
• Tuning the instruments before and during the show.
• Setting up instruments and PA system on stage
Hours of work:
• Early evening to late night/early morning on days of shows
• Up to 7 days a week during touring periods
• There are often rest days between shows and long breaks between tours
Income
• Full time, basic Roadies can earn around £12,000 per year
• Roadies with technical skills, ie, lighting and sound engineers, can earn around £20,000-£30,000 upwards.
• Living expenses whilst on tour may be payed
Other information
• You learn on the job
• You need to have a good awareness of health and safety
• You need to be
Job Description:
Roadies (also known as technical support staff) help to stage music concerts and other events. You would set up before a gig, look after the instruments during the show, and pack away afterwards. In this job you would need to work well as part of a team. You would need to be comfortable working at heights. You would also need to work calmly when under pressure to meet time deadlines.
Qualifications required:
It is not required to have any formal qualifications to work as a roadie, but experience and qualifications in electronics, electrical work, sound production, music technology or lighting will be favorably looked upon, as well as being beneficial to you. A driving license is not always required but can also be helpful. You need to be fit and active with no injuries that will affect your ability to lift heavy objects and move equipment.
Job requirements:
• lifting and carrying equipment and sets to and from the venue
• loading and unloading vans
• driving to and from venues
• security for equipment and band members (keeping fans away during unloading and loading)
• setting up and looking after sound equipment
• setting up video equipment and screens (if applicable to the venue)
• rigging up wiring and lighting
• setting up pyrotechnics and light displays (if applicable to venue and/or show)
• Tuning the instruments before and during the show.
• Setting up instruments and PA system on stage
Hours of work:
• Early evening to late night/early morning on days of shows
• Up to 7 days a week during touring periods
• There are often rest days between shows and long breaks between tours
Income
• Full time, basic Roadies can earn around £12,000 per year
• Roadies with technical skills, ie, lighting and sound engineers, can earn around £20,000-£30,000 upwards.
• Living expenses whilst on tour may be payed
Other information
• You learn on the job
• You need to have a good awareness of health and safety
• You need to be