From the time a show closes at one venue to the time it opens at another, the logistics of concert tours can baffle even those who have been touring for decades. The take down, transition and instalment of a show can take anywhere from several hours to several days. Some concert tours are the size of small cities, especially when the performer or band is an extremely well known ‘A-Lister’.
In the course of Black History Month 2021, we are working together with Roadies Of Color United (R. O. C. U.) and we want to introduce you to a number of fabulous entertainment industry professionals. Today’s spotlight is on Martin Thomas, Lighting Designer and Lighting Director. He shares with us his thoughts on working in the entertainment industry.
This week I was once more asked a question which has been a recurring theme during my career. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked to comment on why there aren’t more women in the music business, and my answer has always been the same – I’m the wrong person to ask because I am a woman in the music business.
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