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Ready to learn about producing live shows? You’ve come to the right place! We put together step-by-step instructions to help you book, plan, and prepare for an amazing show! Start with Part 1.
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5 Things How To Concerts Covers on Show Day
The How To Concerts team does a lot of traveling for shows, and if it’s your first time working with us on site you might be curious what to expect. Here’s a list of things to expect from us during show day, and if we aren’t on site this would be a good checklist for...
The Importance of a Stage Manager
We work on a lot of different types of shows. From large scale concerts with multiple acts, to speaker events with a moderator, and everything in between. One role that we have found can really make a difference in keeping an event running smoothly is the presence of...
How to Book a Celebrity
Looking to make a big impact on the audience at your next event? Hoping to drive more traffic to your tradeshow booth? Wanting a big name celebrity at your next event but have no idea where to start? You are not alone, but before you start “booking a famous person” to...
Choosing the Right Barricade for your Concert
A major question that comes up when the How To Concerts team is advancing shows is what type of barricade should be used in front of the stage and in other areas of the venue grounds? Two main types of barricades generally come up as options, and they each have...
I Should Have Used a Middle Agent
University staff and graduate student advisors, this one goes out to you. A little about me: I got my Masters of Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education (Student Affairs Focus) from Portland State University in 2014 and took my first job out of Graduate School...
How To Review & Edit an Entertainment Contract & Rider
Entertainment contracts can be daunting with legal jargon, unfamiliar terminology, riders filled with technical equipment you’ve never heard of before, and confusing payment terms. Where do you even start? How do you protect yourself and your venue? Although there are...
Don’t Forget The Basics
Concerts come with a lot of details. It can be easy to forget the basics while you're busy planning the day, managing a team of volunteers, making sure there is sufficient security, and marketing your event. Here is a quick checklist of reminders: ☑ WELCOME Welcoming...
What is a Hard Ticket Event? What is a Soft Ticket Event?
Entertainment industry terminology can be daunting. Two terms that industry folks often throw around without explaining to buyers is “hard ticket” vs “soft ticket” events. Let’s break down the two types of events and give a little context: What is a Hard Ticket Event?...
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