ian hatch Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi allI've been doing a bit of sound (glorified hobby) for a few small local bands (Southampton) which I really enjoyed, I have now been bitten by the sound industry bug, and would like to progress a bit IE: small tours etc.Any ideas on how I could get involved in such tours, as my industry knowledge of these things is very limited.At the moment I'm working full time for the family business, so getting time off would not be a problem for a few weeks at a time.Any suggestions / opportunities much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnx21 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Not sure if this is quite what you mean but I asked a similar question not so long ago..... Linky Have a read through that thread and see if it answers you're question. Moderation: link fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian hatch Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thanks for the replyDid you make any progress? and if so,how did you go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrooks Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 You tend to only progress, as has undoubtledly been mentioned before, by commiting 100%, having no life for a couple of years, and start by sweeping the floors of a big warehouse if you want to do small tours/big tours.. all the jobs are done by mostly the same people on proper touring circuit... rewards are worth it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnx21 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks for the replyDid you make any progress? and if so,how did you go about it. Unfortunately due to other work commitments I have not been able to follow up the suggestions made. But I wish you luck and let us know how you get on. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Killen- Audio wavelength Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey Ian,Hope this helps...Have a look at some of the crewing companies around. Maybe looking in london (if you drive) you have a few here... Showstars, Gallowglass, CrewCo, Stage Miracles, Showforce to name a few. It's a good stepping stone you start general crewing then work your way up! Good luck with your quest to joining the touring elite ** laughs out loud **. Joe KillenSound, Lighting and Stage TechAudio Wavelength :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian hatch Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hey Ian,Hope this helps...Have a look at some of the crewing companies around. Maybe looking in london (if you drive) you have a few here... Showstars, Gallowglass, CrewCo, Stage Miracles, Showforce to name a few. It's a good stepping stone you start general crewing then work your way up! Good luck with your quest to joining the touring elite ** laughs out loud **. Joe KillenSound, Lighting and Stage TechAudio Wavelength :PMany thanks for the reply, I will give them a ring.Don't suppose you know any crewing companies in or around the southampton area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamps galore Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 you could try cps in bournemouth www.c-p-s-group.com I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Portsmouth Guild Hall & Pyramids Centre use "UK Crew Hire" IIRC, though I'm unable to find a link for you. If you're interested I know a man that knows a man who books em in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian hatch Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Portsmouth Guild Hall & Pyramids Centre use "UK Crew Hire" IIRC, though I'm unable to find a link for you. If you're interested I know a man that knows a man who books em in!Yes defiantlymany thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 PM sent ;) The other people to contact would be the PA companies, venues & theatres in the area. There's lots of small ones & several bigger ones in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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