Ever wondered what separates a lead carpenter from the rest of the crew? Here's a breakdown of what the role demands, both on paper and behind the scenes.

Not all footwear is created equal when you're building stages. Here’s how to decide when steel toe caps are a must—and when they're more hassle than help.

Before a single screw hits the deck, set carpenters are already deep in prep. Here’s what goes into those vital hours before the tour even begins.

Choosing the right power tool brand can make or break your time on tour. Here’s how roadies weigh up the options and what makes a brand stand out on the road.

Master Tour can feel like a maze when you’re new to it. This guide walks through how roadies make the most of it without getting overwhelmed.

Festivals can be tough on gear. Here are some practical tips roadies use to keep equipment protected, organised, and ready for whatever the day brings.

Touring isn’t always back-to-back. Here’s how roadies stay busy, keep income flowing, and use downtime between gigs to their advantage.

Packing for tour can make or break your first few weeks. Here’s a rundown of what to bring, what to avoid, and why smart packing saves you hassle on the road.

Life on the road isn’t always sustainable. From burnout to changing priorities, this blog looks at the reasons some crew eventually decide to step away from touring.

Every roadie has their own origin story. This blog explores the various routes people take into touring and what that first big break can really look like.

Arena shows bring big energy—and big challenges. Here’s how set carpenters can approach load-ins like pros and avoid the common pitfalls.

Working both sides of the Atlantic? This blog breaks down the key differences between touring the USA and Europe from a roadie’s perspective.

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.

What really happens during that stretch between load-in and load-out? From naps to late-night laughs, here’s how crew use that elusive downtime.

When a tour job falls through, it hits hard. Here’s how roadies cope, recover, and keep things moving when plans change last minute.

From bunk etiquette to DIY laundry, every roadie has an opinion. These are the touring debates that split the crew—and why no one really agrees.

It takes more than just roadies to keep a tour rolling. Here's a breakdown of the key crew roles you’ll come across—and what each one really does.

Touring teaches you things no manual ever could. These are some of the lessons that stuck with me—and might just help you stay ahead on the road.