More Good Days To Come – Samuel Hurley
To the Day-In, Day-Out Techs: When you feel like giving up on live audio especially after a decade (or longer) it’s understandable. You’ve invested so much: • Years of time • Long load-ins, shows, load-outs • Great experiences, the memories • Hard days, hard nights, the adrenaline It’s easy to think: “Maybe I’m just done.” […]
HSM Tour Security Training Course
After 32 years of constant touring I am pleased to announce that I am stepping back. …. But not from the industry. Next year HSM Launch the most bespoke venue and artist advance security training course ever. Based on those 32 years of practice experience , underpinned by an FDA with distinction in crowd safety […]
Positive Changes at Dreamliner
From the Desk of CEO/Founder – Rich Thomson We are delighted to welcome Mark Larson back to Dreamliner! Mark’s journey in the entertainer coach leasing industry began in 1985 as a driver for Hemphill Brothers, where his dedication and passion for the business propelled him to the role of Vice President of Leasing. With an […]
The Wright Words – Aubrey Wright
One thing I’ve learned on tour, in business, and just in life – is that you’ve got to think for yourself. Because people will have opinions. Work will keep asking for more. And sometimes, the moment you slow down or step back, you realize how replaceable you really are in the eyes of the job. […]
You Know Your Gear Is Safe
Rickards Transportation Services – Because you like knowing your tour is safe. You put in the hard work to create an unforgettable show and Rickards Transportation delivers. The company is being referred to as the “Special Forces” in the transportation industry. Josh and company are in the midst of what promises to be a great […]
The Culture Of Safety – We’ve Still Got Work To Do
Thank you to Steve Adelman’s Adelman on Venues newsletter Thirteen years ago this week, a new organization called The Event Safety Alliance made a bold promise. We’ve been working hard to keep that promise ever since. Here’s the story. The Event Safety Alliance On a windy summer evening in Indianapolis, as the band Sugarland prayed […]
New TSA Regulations May 7th
New TSA Regulations May 7th Travelers with a non-compliant ID will face additional screening measures, possible travel delays WASHINGTON — Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. On May 7, TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID […]
Please Help Support Mental Health In The Music Industry
Support Mental Health in the Music Industry Music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect—but behind the scenes, countless artists and industry professionals struggle with mental health challenges. In memory of Vince Edwards and in collaboration with Beyond the Backstage Pass, Sound Image, and Raven Drum Foundation, we are raising funds to provide mental […]
On Tour Logistics Powers the Entertainment Industry
Behind the Scenes: How Averitt’s On Tour Logistics Powers the Entertainment Industry Every spectacular concert, music festival, or major live event has a hidden hero—the drivers and logistics experts working tirelessly behind the scenes. At the heart of many of these successful productions is Averitt’s On Tour Logistics (OTL), an industry leader known for its […]
T-Shirt Giveaway by On Tour Network
T-Shirt Giveaway from On Tour Network I’m giving away On Tour Network T-shirts for a limited time. Okay, do I have your attention? To get a T-shirt, I need you to contribute to On Tour Network. If you submit a blog or a news type article with a supporting image from your tour or shop, […]
