What I Do For A Living:::Stagehand:::Load-Out.
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2022
- A small glimpse of what I do for a living' Walk with me on the 2nd day of a massive EDM load-out.
Cameras used : Gopro Hero 7 Black' Iphone 11
Edited with: Filmora9
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...my hats off to people like this who work so people can play. Unsung hero's in my book....
Awesome!! Thank You so much!!!
Dude, this is what I do, and most of the time, we are only ever shown appreciation by the people on our teams. It warms my heart that you see us. Thanks! 🙌🤘
I'm a Indian student here in Germany and I have to do this work along with my studies to support my stay here , not an easy job at all.
Respect!!!! Thank you for your entertainment service! As a festival producer I appreciate the diligent work that you guys do.
Thank You' And Thank You for Watching.
Feels good pulling up in a 4runner
This is what my father did, working for PRG, people don't give as much respect as these people deserve and i think they need more... you work long hard hours, you have to problem solve on site, and you don't see you family for weeks.
this is exactly what I want to do and get into, I just want to be apart of setting up stage and understanding and learning it❤
This is going to sound corny but stage hand work is life changing! You set your own hours the pay is pretty great without having a degree. Most all hands are the best people you’ll ever meet. There is always something different with every set up/ take down. You can work all over the country! The only time that you may be bored is when you’re not working! Don’t walk …run to sign up! Best of luck to you!
I been doing it 8 years I got lucky enough my neighbor brought me into this because I had no idea this was something I could be apart of. It was my first real job and I absolutely love it
No you don't. It's a step above being a carny, but like, you don't want no part of this shit.
The hours suck, God forbid you start traveling, then your job becomes your whole existence. The skills you learn building stages and in the entertainment industry are so specific they don't transfer to other industries as well as you would think, and then you end up getting stuck in entertainment because nothing will pay you as much. And like union work is good money but from my experience they have to much expectations and non union work unless you own your own company or are working for small companies just doesn't pay enough for all the BS you have to deal with especially after seeing some union money. It's always stressful in the slow season even if your working through it, it took the fun out of shows for me. There's room to move up and keep making more money It's just fucking demanding work, like fuck your family friends pets everything else.
The good stuff is you can make a lot of money. Five hour minimums and 8 hour minimums are the shit, getting paid a day rate is the shit. If your on with a company where you travel and get per diem and hotels It's cool, but not when it's year round and your only home like 10 spread out days throughout the year. Idk to each his own. Definitely life changing work.
Especially as a rigger you get to do and see some pretty epic shit get built and it's totally awesome, buuuuuut, have higher aspirations it's a step above being a carny, if you can do something else do something else.
There's no winners being a stage hand.
That being said I had a lot of fun in that industry saw the country built Hella cool shit and now I'm a firefighter but I still watch videos of stagehand work and rigging because it brings me back, and no one really understands what it was like except your fellow stagehands. Wouldn't trade it for the world, but like there's better jobs bruh.
@@Bigzthelovelocal 1?
@lyagami4533 nope, I did some union gigs some of there guys where on, good dudes for sure, great riggers. Local 1 has very good pay from what i hear, but what dudes on local 1 told me is after you factor in the cost of living in nyc it evens out with what other unions make. I was on another east coast union, also did some union work in the south. Prefer to keep it anonymous it's a small industry. I say enough stuff someone who knows me could figure it out easy.
Ah yes the AG structure. Beautiful.
I work PT for Local 76 In San Antonio(Not a cardholder),and its A-w-e-s-o-m-e.
Best kept Trades secret.
cool! could you show us some load-in clips if possible? And, what are your go-to tools you bring on the job?
Hey Thx for watching! I try to get clips of gigs when I can' But I am working' I will try and get some load-in clips on upcoming gigs. As for tools it's usually the standard
a Crescent wrench' a knife and sometimes my lighting tool on me while working' I do keep a few basic tools in my backpack in case something comes up' hope that helps.
@@BillDenny1 awesome-thanks-that helps...
I had a heart attack at 6:00 lol
In the industry we call that spaghetti' Lol.
That was one hell of a cable mess I am also a stagehand that happened at a show once for his crew was all over the place and it was the last show of the tour we spent 2 hrs pulling cables
At first I was looking for something dangerous. That king rat is much worse than dangerous.
It's definitely not romantic at all! It's hard work, but I absolutely love the intrinsic benefits.
I guess lots of split shifts. The guys who build the stages must be there for a few days before and a few days after you guys to take it all down again? Good video thanks
This particular show was about a week long build' Roof structure first then production' 2 night show then about 3 - 4 days to take it all down.
Hours can be crazy. I've come in at 10pm and worked to sun up to swap a big projector screen. So much is happening. A beehive of controlled chaos..lol
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It's all about the OUT
Hey man! Cool video! I’m 26 and I’m interested in joining the IATSE Chicago Stagehands Union and I wanted to ask if the stagehands work on the ground? Or do they have to be able to work at dangerous heights (rigging)? Any advice you could give?
Thanks! Stay safe!
On most gigs stagehands and riggers are two separate jobs' Sometimes stagehands may need to get in a manlift to do there job and may require a harness' Hope that helps. Thx For Watching.
@@BillDenny1 Thanks, Bill! Two more questions, is working as a Stagehand enough to make a good living? Do you only work in one place? Or does it vary, depending on the show?
@@jeremybermejo6200 I would say yes you can make a living as a stagehand' However techs such as sound engineers or lighting designers can have a bump in pay and set day-rates.
Most stagehands don't work in one place unless they are working for a theater or venue.
Every city is different and not all IATSE Chapters have enough work to go around. But, if you are in a larger city with a few venues and also do surrounding events, heck yeah! You can easily make a living out of it. And no, you don't have to get off the ground. A high majority of Stagehands are ground only. You'll either be in Carpentry, Audio, Lighting, Pusher, Utility or Truck Loading. If I was you I'd give them a call or visit the website and apply. Get on the call list. You don't need to join the Union to be a stagehand.
I work for local 2 iatse Chicago . You ever get in ?
Do you have to like, be dedicated to one stage forever or do the venues change?
For me personally the venues changes to wherever the show may be for that day' This structure was temporary for a 2 night show then it came down. On the other hand some people work in-house or for a theater and that is there full time gig. Thx for watching.
I just signed up for stage climber - can’t wait to get started
Any good advise is taking with love.
Find the veterans and pick there brains' Stay Safe at all times' And never do something you're not comfortable doing.
@@BillDenny1 thank you ! I will - safety First
Learn your knots, know your gear, trust your gear, and inspect your gear regularly.
@@thehillcabin Thanks man, i sure will!
@@thehillcabin the most important knots to know?
SHOW BACON 🥓
I just joined the local IATSE union and will be doing this!
Awesome' Thx For Watching.
@@BillDenny1 working Elton John!
What do the union rules say about posting to RUclips? I want to do the same thing but am afraid I will get fired!
@@helloworldstudios412 Not sure about union rules' But as for me I have a good feel it's okay to shoot video on a job site' I don't mention the name of the show or concert and stay away from band names or logos. Keep it related to industry and/or stagehand stuff and you should be okay. You will just have to use your best judgement on what is okay and what is not. Hope that helps.
@@BillDenny1 I did mention the artist after load out, I stuck to labor stuff, stage assembly, load in, load out and didn't violate any copyrights. As far as I know, the only confidential information might be names, ss numbers, financial information and such, it's educational for outsiders.
Is that close to Rawhide?
Like across the street' The structure was built on the parking lot where the Phoenix Rising play home games.
That’s an AG structure
I'm a stage hand. I can tell you I've experienced set ups that can last weeks. 50,000 + people in attendance. 1 week min. Load out. You have to be somewhat hedonistic to do this...🤣
What is the difference between stagehand, steelhand and local, backline what persons get best money? Haha 🤔 sorry I not know much, it new to me.
What is the average daily wage?
It can vary' if we are just talking local stagehands it could be a day rate or an hourly rate' An hourly rate could range from $18- $24 an hour. A Lighting or sound tech could have a day rate in the range of $250 - $325 per day. Like I said it can vary depending on skill level and the job you may be doing. Hope that helps. And Thanks for watching.
Spaghetti
How do I make this my career?
Find local production companies that do lighting' Audio or video' Or local stagehand gigs that set and tear down the shows and concerts in your area. Hope that helps' thx for watching.
Apply at your local and pay your dues my friend.
Gotta love those rat nests! But as a stagehand...shouldn't you be helping untangle that crap instead of making a video!?!? LOL I'd probably get in big trouble doing that!
I got my hands in there' And I always make sure it's ok to take pics and vids before I do so. Thx for Watching!!!
We Get Paid For Doing This...
This isn't a charity gig' Lol.
Listen to the stage manager and get on stage when they tell you to. No one has time for the rock star bullshit. None of the techs backstage care if you're David Bowie or the milkman. When you act like a jerk, they are completely unimpressed with the infantile display that you might think comes with your dubious status. They were there hours before you building the stage, and they will be there hours after you leave tearing it down. They should get your salary, and you should get theirs.
Henry Rollins