Alright, let’s dabble in an area with a little more substance. We’ve gone over “How to Properly Make a Hospitality Rider“, But thats only a small piece of the pie, (pun intended) when dealing with full riders. Just like in the article mentioned above, if you’re looking for all theContinue Reading
We’ve all seen it. The constant gossiping, the whispers like no one can hear them, and the everlasting talking shit. If you’re not careful, Tour Poison is an infection that will overtake even the strongest of touring professionals. Here’s How To Stop Tour Poison In It’s Tracks. First, We’ll haveContinue Reading
So listen… I got burned last year on a tour. I took an investment gig with a ton of potential, then it all went to shit in the final days before the tour left. Looking back with 20/20 hindsight, everything is a little more clear. I feel wiser now thanContinue Reading
Every tour has its own ecosystem, and within that ecosystem, the buses have their own as well. Just like in a situation at home with loved ones or roommates, quirks that you might not think are a big deal, can really add up and cause resentment over a long periodContinue Reading
We’ve tackled a lot of topics here at Backstage Culture. Some dicey, some… not so much. We’ve talked about quitting gigs the right way, talked about how to tell an artist that they need to improve, and even how to pack for tour. But this is the number 1 requestedContinue Reading
We’ve all been there. The first day on a new crew feels like the first day of school. It’s generally a little chaotic, exciting, and nerve-racking. The one difference is that you often have to live on a bus with a whole new bunch of strangers. And while these peopleContinue Reading
Alright everybody, no more messing around. We’re in it, to win it. WE AIN’T HERE FOR THE FUN OF IT. Well… Some of us are but we can’t forget the number one rule… It’s the entertainment BUSINESS. Now that the world is opened back up and all of the crewContinue Reading
Unfortunately, a lot of us have been there at some point in our careers. The artist you’re working for is a great hang, pays well, and takes care of everyone, but… They’re awful. Although you’re grateful to have work and genuinely care about the well-being of the artist, someone needsContinue Reading
We’ve all been there.. When deeply involved with a toxic camp, you’re forced to be around people you’d never associate with unless you are being paid to. But the thing with a normal job is, that you can go home at night and cleanse your soul before heading into theContinue Reading
Let’s face it, something as basic as a display of food and drinks on a table in the dressing room is one of the most important components of any gig. In this article, we’re going to go through a bunch of steps on how to properly make and utilize aContinue Reading
