Roadie Inc; – How To Gain and Keep a Career in the Live Music Business

This is the online version of my book, Roadie Inc;- How To Gain and Keep a Career in the Live Music Business.

The paperback book is published by Createspace and is available directly from them and also from Amazon. This version is online for you to not only read what I have written but also hopefully comment, add, suggest, correct or criticise the material.

The book is black & white – hence all the images on this site are also black & white!

Here is the blurb from the back of the paperback version and a chapter list.

Do you dream of becoming a roadie, working for bands on tour? Frustrated by the lack of information on how you can achieve your dream job? Want more information on how to work for international touring acts?

Roadie, Inc is the book for you. Written by a veteran industry insider, this book contains practical strategies to help you prepare for your dream job. Roadie, Inc is the definitive guide to gaining and keeping a career in the live music industry. Inside you will find:

• How the live music industry really works
• Details of the various back stage jobs
• Industry secrets – why roadie jobs are never advertised
• Interviews with pro road crew, artist managers, booking agents and promoters
• Examples of contracts for concerts and freelance employment
• Step-by-step guides to starting your live music industry career

And much more!

Chapter 1 The Live Music Industry Today
Chapter 2 How the Concert Industry Works – Who does what
Chapter 3 Set up your own Freelance Crew Business
Chapter 4 Getting Started
Chapter 5 Getting Hired
Chapter 6 How do You keep Working In The Live Music Industry
Chapter 7 Conclusion