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MEET THE CREW BEHIND THE 2016 GRAMMYS

MEET THE CREW BEHIND THE 2016 GRAMMYS

The Grammys celebrate the year’s best in music and the industry’s brightest stars. However, the 2016 Grammy Awards hit the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday evening and now the only thing people are talking about are the subtle audio glitches and no-shows. Though the majority of performances throughout the evening weren’t terribly exciting, a few performers actually had defining moments - Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga.

But with the technical problems overshadowing all else on social media, we wanted to highlight all of the hard work that goes into making The Grammys happen. It’s unfortunate that in this industry more congratulations aren’t communicated when everything goes perfectly, but you are called out when shit hits the fan.

FINISH YOUR PROFILE AND WIN A 1-YEAR ROADIE SUBSCRIPTION

FINISH YOUR PROFILE AND WIN A 1-YEAR ROADIE SUBSCRIPTION

The holidays are over and it is time to get back on the road! Forget making New Years resolutions this year - It’s time to make get a game plan together and get hired.  Employers are gearing up to staff for the 2016 season, and it’s important that you stand out from the crowd. Do you really think employers want to contact crew with blank profiles? We didn’t think so either...

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THE LOWDOWN ON THE MYSTERIOUS GRAMMY VOTING PROCESS

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THE LOWDOWN ON THE MYSTERIOUS GRAMMY VOTING PROCESS

It’s that time of year again – the time to celebrate, discuss, and critique the artists that are chosen to represent the best in music of the year. The nominees for the 58th Grammy Awards have been revealed, and though it’s accompanied by the usual snub accusations, the nominees this year have critics saying “This Is Not the Year to Complain About the Grammys”. 

This year’s nominations cater to both mass appeal and current tastes in music, without completely succumbing to Top 40 radio...

2015 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RECAP

Did you tune in to witness this year’s American Music Awards? If not, we suggest you stream it ASAP. 

The 2015 AMAs set out to break the Internet with vine-worthy clips, surprise performances, and unexpected presenters (Harrison Ford??). With its all-star lineup, the festivities on Sunday night kept fans on their toes from JLo’s music mashup opener to the Bieb’s rainshower to Meghan Trainor’s awkard makeout sesh. 

But the AMAs wouldn't have been possible without all the hard working crew working silently behind the scenes. This recap goes out to all of you...

TOURREADY ON THE GO - DOWNLOAD THE NEW IOS APP TODAY

TOURREADY ON THE GO - DOWNLOAD THE NEW IOS APP TODAY

TourReady, Inc. today announced the much-anticipated release of the first iPhone app to help freelancers find work on tours and at concerts and festivals. The TourReady app enables freelance crew with a paid “Get Hired” subscription to have full access to TourReady’s most important features while on the go.  

FIND WORK YOUR WAY

FIND WORK YOUR WAY

30 days ago TourReady ended its beta and officially launched their online database that simplifies the way employers find and hire crew in the concert, event, and touring industry. With our official launch, we wanted Crew to be able to have more choices when it came to how they find work. So we’ve been working hard on creating different account options to give crew more control over how much access to TourReady they want, and ultimately how much work they’re looking to find. Read on for the new plan breakdown:

THE GIG ECONOMY MOVEMENT

THE GIG ECONOMY MOVEMENT

Not too long ago, the only people working gigs were in the music industry. Today, more and more people are picking up freelance work and joining the newly phrased “Gig Economy” movement - where people are hired for a particular task or a defined period of time.  Though this has been the norm in the live music industry for years, on-demand employment is shaking up the labor market and changing how freelancers are viewed across different industries.

WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE 2015 MTV VMA'S

WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE 2015 MTV VMA'S

Did you tune in to witness the bizarre moments of MTV’s 32nd Annual Video Music Awards? If not, we highly suggest that you stream this year’s show soon.

This years VMA’s weren’t all about Moonman trophies and drab acceptance speeches. It was chock full of jaw dropping moments that can only be explained as outrageous and slightly disturbing. From Miley Cyrus’s scandalous outfit lineup, to Justin Bieber crying, to Kanye running for President – the VMA’s were an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end (quite literally for the Biebs)....

THE AGE OF FESTIVALS

THE AGE OF FESTIVALS

The modern music festival has emerged as the environment where music, fans, and brands can all come together to connect and share something more than just a social media post. The nature of the music festival is more: more music, more people, more connections, more choices. This demand for more has contributed to a shift in the music industry where festivals have dominated the live music scene.  

5 WAYS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TOURREADY

5 WAYS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TOURREADY

So you've taken the first step and signed up for TourReady to help you find work or hire crew - awesome! Now it's time to get the most out of being a member. Here's our advice on the 5 key things you can do to help you get the most out of TourReady. 

WHAT'S NEW ON TOURREADY

WHAT'S NEW ON TOURREADY

You may have noticed some changes recently when logging into your TourReady profile.  We’ve been working hard on some cool new features that’ll simplify the way you find work or hire crew. Here’s everything you need to know about our recent updates!

A NEW ERA OF ROADIE

A NEW ERA OF ROADIE

Today's concert crew have undoubtably evolved from the days of Spinal Tap and big hair and have emerged into a new era of professionalism. Roadies are no longer affiliated with the stigma of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but are skilled professionals that have innovated live music production into an experience. 

Create a Profile. Be Found. Get Hired.

Create a Profile. Be Found. Get Hired.

With TourReady being so new, we get a ton of questions on social media asking how TourReady is different than other job sites, industry email chains, social media groups, and other alternatives that are available to concert touring professionals. We're ready to dissect the truth on how you can REALLY find work, by just having a profile on TourReady. 

INSIDE SCOOP DURING BETA

INSIDE SCOOP DURING BETA

When is TourReady going to end its beta, and what cool new features can we expect? We're ready to round up all of the TourReady release rumors and bring you everything there is to know about TourReady so far. TourReady is adding cool new features during the public beta, such as a better calendar and a faster way to post jobs. Although this process takes time,  it should only last a few more weeks. 

UNLIMITED JOB POSTINGS

UNLIMITED JOB POSTINGS

We can't simplify everything in your life, but we sure can help you find crew to hire! Imagine being able to quickly find crew for a gig – whether you need them for a few days or a few months. TourReady allows YOU to be in control and find available and qualified crew at your convenience and on your terms. TourReady lets you create unlimited job postings, alleviating some of the stress that comes from working in the live event industry!

TOURREADY IS LIVE!

TOURREADY IS LIVE!

TourReady is live, and we couldn't be more excited! After a year of extensive industry research and development, you can officially become a part of the Touring Revolution. Until now, concert professionals have been asking themselves the age old question of what's next?  Unless you've been blessed with an ongoing tour for the last decade, the majority of touring professionals jump from one tour to the next, without guarantee of their next gig. And that's where we can help. 

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