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Before Day One: What’s Expected of You Before a Tour Even Starts
What happens between getting the job and stepping into rehearsals? This blog breaks down what you’ll be expected to handle before the tour even begins.
The Hidden Dip: How Tours Can Take Their Toll
Even the best tours can take a toll. As the weeks roll on, many crew members start to feel mentally drained, physically tired, or just a bit off—and it’s more common than you’d think. This blog breaks down the phases of a tour, explores why moods dip toward the end, and offers real-world strategies to help hold off that final slump.
End of Tour Logistics: Planning Your Way Out of Tour Without Stress
There’s more to the last week of tour than a final show. Here’s what roadies need to know to sort travel, tools, and gear before the trucks roll out for good.
Laundry on Tour: How Roadies Actually Keep Their Clothes Clean
Laundry on tour isn’t glamorous—but it’s got to be done. Here’s how roadies really keep their kit clean, without messing up their flow.
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.
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.
Understanding the A1 Document: A Roadie’s Guide to Navigating the Process
The A1 form might sound like admin no one wants to deal with, but for UK-based roadies working in Europe, it’s an essential bit of paperwork. Here's what to expect.
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.
Maintaining Your Sanity: Mental Well-Being Tips for Roadies on Tour
Touring can be just as tough mentally as it is physically. Here are some grounded, road-tested ways to keep your head straight when life gets loud.
Dealing with the Unexpected: When Your Tour Job Falls Through
When a tour job falls through, it hits hard. Here’s how roadies cope, recover, and keep things moving when plans change last minute.
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.
Rookie Mistakes: 3 Touring Pitfalls to Avoid
Starting out in touring? These common missteps can trip you up early. Here are three pitfalls rookies often stumble into—and how to dodge them.
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