Bonnaroo 2027 Is A No Go
Bonnaroo (Will it ever really return?) Bonnaroo will not take place in 2027, the major music festival announced on Friday, saying the event needed a “much-needed year off” citing years of challenges the festival has undergone due to severe inclement weather. This wasn’t an easy decision, and not one we take lightly, but in our […]
For The Beginners
This is a video that I just happened to see and thought it would be a great one to share. This young lady does an excellent job.
Iron Maiden’s EddFest At Knebworth With Clair Global
Clair Global was proud to provide audio for Iron Maiden’s EddFest at Knebworth, celebrating 50 years of the band’s legacy alongside thousands of fans and an incredible lineup of performers. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many talented professionals who brought this event to life, and especially proud of our Clair Global […]
The Metallica Road Continues
Courtesy of Clair Global Metallica’s M72 World Tour recently wrapped up its European run, and we wanted to take a moment to recognize the audio crew who made it possible. Over the course of 16 shows in 12 cities, this team supported each performance with the care, attention to detail, and teamwork required to ensure […]
Serious Issues At Downtown Las Vegas Concert
Downtown Las Vegas Summer Concert Series has people “Dropping Like Flies” At showtime the ambient temperature was 108 degrees. Overcrowding plus heat plus lack of planning/training. This has to stop happening. A couple obvious things are getting overlooked. Let’s start with common sense and proper training. The Event Safety Alliance is the place for proper […]
Jay Z Yankee Stadium Security Breach Delays Show
Un-ticketed fans breached security Sunday night at Yankee Stadium prompting a 3 plus hour delay There was chaos at Jay-Z’s third and final Yankee Stadium concert after a security breach delayed the show. Thousands of fans were seen outside the stadium waiting to get inside. A police source tells us a large group broke through […]
Ariana Grande Shows Rescheduled Citing Safety Concerns
Ariana Grande has rescheduled three dates on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, after production issues raised safety concerns ahead of the shows. The singer shared the update with fans on Instagram Stories on Monday (June 29), announcing changes to one Brooklyn show and two Boston dates. Her July 12 concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn has […]
It’s Not The Industry That’s Broken
By Jim Digby, PMP Show Makers Every so often I come across posts about how hard touring is — posts calling for sweeping changes to the industry. These always leave me with mixed feelings. Because, personally, I love the work because it’s hard. For me, “hard” doesn’t mean miserable. It means complex. It means solving […]
Listen And Learn – Be Early, Stay Late
The best advice someone entering this industry can get is simple… Learn to be useful before trying to be important. A lot of people come into this business chasing titles, access, status, and recognition. They want to be the manager, the producer, the tour manager, the executive. They want the position before they’ve learned the […]
2026 vs 1986 Are You Sitting Down?
So the year was 1986. My how time can just fly by. I was on tour. In fact during 1986 I was on my 2nd KISS tour followed by let’s just call them two smaller headline tours. I’ll give you a hint. None of the above tours appear anywhere on the list. Now before you […]
