5 Things How To Concerts Covers on Show Day

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

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...
Choosing the Right Barricade for your Concert

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

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...
Don’t Forget The Basics

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...
Covid Safety for Fall Events

Covid Safety for Fall Events

Live, in-person shows are back and the regulations that guide them are constantly changing. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to discuss some industry trends related to live touring so you can be prepared for your first show back. Why Artists Need to...