Event crew guides and advice

A practical way to work out how many stage hands and event crew you need for a build, show and get-out, and what to tell your crew supplier.

A load-in checklist covering access, timings, crew briefing, PPE and paperwork, so your build starts on time and your get-out runs smoothly.

What stage hands do at a show or event, the skills that matter, and how stage hands differ from stage crew and production assistants.

How to plan crew for a festival, from site build through show days to breakdown, and what to think about for field sites.

The factors that change the price of hiring event crew: dates, hours, skills, travel and notice, and how to get an accurate quote without surprises.

A simple briefing structure for event crew: the plan, safety, roles, timings and who to call, so the team starts well and stays on task.

The differences between ad hoc crew, contract recruitment and full-time placement for events, and how to choose the right one for your business.

How to plan event crew for Christmas parties and winter events, from booking dates to build times, so your December runs smoothly.

How to start working as event crew or a stage hand in the UK: the skills that matter, how to get your first jobs and how to build a reputation.

Stage hand, roadie, crew chief, rigger, technician and runner explained, so you can book the right people for your event.

The basics of safe working for event crew: PPE, site briefings, manual handling and speaking up, with advice for organisers on what to provide.

How to book event crew in six steps, from working out what you need to confirming the booking, with a list of what to send your supplier.

Planning crew for exhibitions and trade shows: build days, stand support, show-days cover and breakdown, with tips on timings and access.

How touring productions use local crew for load-in and load-out at UK venues, what to tell your supplier and how to keep the day on schedule.

How to plan event crew for conferences, product launches and awards nights, covering build, show-day support and clear-down.

What a call sheet is, what to include, and a simple template you can copy for your next event build, show or get-out.