Concerts and Touring

When you attend a concert or tour, it’s easy to get swept up in the visuals, the atmosphere, the live music and the show. Yet this impressive display is just a small tip of an iceberg. Behind every live singer, band, comedian or dance act is a huge team that have worked tirelessly to put it all together. Artists, managers, booking agents, choreographers, tech teams, event production experts, staging and visual artists are just a few of the main players when it comes to running a concert and a typical set that lasts a couple of hours will likely have taken months to execute and organise. 

Planning starts months (or even years) in advance

When putting together a concert organisers need to consider all the logistics in order to have it run as smoothly as possible. From the perspective of someone attending a concert, you want it to flow effortlessly and make the past months of strategizing, planning and obstacles worth it. It’s important to keep in mind that the concert experience doesn’t just start and end on the day itself, it starts from when the idea comes to fruition. This is when companies need to pull together sponsors, generate excitement, sell tickets and refine everything from the refreshments served to how to throw a show to remember. It can be a good idea to hire a technical events company to utilise their expertise. By outsourcing certain elements you can focus on your own strengths while allowing someone else to deal with things such as the artists, vendors, sponsors, ticketing, marketing and tech.

All guests are considered

Behind the scenes, it’s also important to consider how you will make it accessible for all. You will want to make sure that your LED screens can not only be seen from the back of the venue but also display high-quality imagery that is just as effective outside as it is inside and can work in all weathers. Decide on the lighting and sound effects you want to go with these – it’s a good idea to do your research and invest in those that will impress. You also need to think about how those in wheelchairs or with other disabilities will be able to see the show. 

Stage rigging and set-up is a priority

For a concert you also need to think about your stage rigging and set-up, considering all aspects of the technology that will be required. This includes not only technical production equipment that can be tailored to the event, but also the crew to run it. As well as LED screens, you will likely want to add projection, lighting, audio including DJ equipment, laser protection and special effects. From technical rider fulfilment to rehearsals, a company such as Bigabox can ensure you exceed expectations. 

The tech team that bring your event to life

From the front end, concert-goers are treated to a spectacle for the senses, with incredible lights, screens and sounds. What’s not seen is the incredible team that work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this to life. As well as assembling this, the tech team also need to ensure that the equipment gets safely from A to B and is properly set up when it gets to its new destination. It takes expertise, hard work and experience to get everything transported and assembled as it should be. It’s important the levels of sound are checked, any additional design elements are constructed and the movement and colour of the lights are correct. When put together these will ensure a fantastic and unforgettable show.

Concerts and touring are complex and require a lot of thought and hard work to go on behind the scenes. It’s important for companies to leave enough time to plan and execute it as well as come up with contingencies for anything that might go wrong on the day. With the proper planning and right equipment, you’re sure to throw an event that attendees won’t forget in a hurry.