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  • Episode 25 - What you need in a virtual platform and how to find one now!

    GigReady is excited to talk with Meeting planners all over the country!

    If you want to be part of GigReady please let us know.

    Also, please like and subscribe to the Podcast. We need your support to get all the great information to each and every event professional out there!

    In Episode 25 we had an awesome discussion with 4 meeting planners that have gone through the painstaking process of selecting the right Virtual platform for their clients.

    Through the process they have learned a ton and know how to best select what they need and how to execute with the tools available.

    Listen in as we get down into the details about Virtual platforms.

    You reach all of our guests directly at the following place.

    Lynn Edwards - Proper Planning

    On LinkedIn - Lynn Edwards

    Lyn Stout - Bond Events

    LinkedIn - Lyn Stout

    Tiffany English - VelvetStyle Events and Marketing

    Facebook - Tiffany English

    Sarah Buchbinder- Meetings Made Easy

    linkedIn -Sarah Buchbinder

    You can always reach GigReady - [email protected]

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 24 - Joel Young and Leaving Live

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    If you like what you hear and have gained some amazing knowledge to make yourself a better event professional please like us on your favorite podcast app or itunes and subscribe.

    Joel Young is a well known very successful lighting Designer that had some hard choices to make when the Pandemic hit.

    He was on the cruise ship that got stuck in harbor in San Fran and then had to make his way home knowing that the industry he loved so much was devistated. 

    Through his journey he has been able to shift into work that he really does enjoy and create a whole new direction for his life.

    Listen in as we learn about all of the things that he did to adjust and pivot into a place that he was able to thrive.

    You can reach Joel on Facebook @joel.young.338

    You can reach JoeMac - [email protected]

    And always get ahold of GigReady! [email protected]

     

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 23 - The Live Event Coalition, Gov't affairs and how we can help.

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    2020 plain old sucked!!!! BUT it has driven the Live events industry to embark on some much needed adjustements and additional resources that we never had but needed more than ever.

    My rock star Co-Host Joe Mac and I had a great discussion with Dwayne Thomas of Green Light Creative and currently his main Role is the Gov't affairs Chair of the Live Event Coalition. The Live Events Coalition (Liveeventcoalition.org) is the group that was started in response to the pandemi and the far reaching devestation that has been caused in our industry.

    We talked about everything going on in Washington at the moment and how YOU can help make our industry known both now and in the future. We also learned about the state by state network and other resources that are available Right now to the Live event coalition members.

    Please let us know what your thoughts are and how we can help too!

    You can reach us at the Following locations:

    Also, for some resources, Head over here - http://Liveeventscoalition.org/Resources

    To find your local Chapter and get involved, Have a look at this.

    https://www.liveeventscoalition.org/state-coalition-partners/

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 22 - Car Shows from a Lighting designers Point of view

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    You can reach Joe Mac at 

    Fresh off the show floor, Joe Mac of More than light took some time to talk about not only where the industry is right now but also how to handle a car show from start to finish and make sure it looks better than all the rest.

    From start to finish, car shows are certainly tough and making sure that you have all the right pieces can be tough.

    Following what Joe had to say, we know that we can deliver an amazing Car show without a hiccup!

    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 21 - Touring Stage Manager with Ethan Merfy

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    You can reach Ethan on Facebook @ethan.merfy

    In December I was able to sit down with world renowned Stage manager Ethan Merfy and talk about what it takes to make it in the big leagues of touring around the world.

    Talking about life on and off the road. How make the most of the Road and what you can do to become the best possible Stage Manager and keep the show moving on each and every day.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 20 - Video Direction and Touring
    Skip Twitchel Joins us today, Video Director for Acts such as Linkin Park, Andre Boccelli, Journey, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith and more. We're talking about Video Direction and Touring.
    The What, How and Why are all answered today.
    Thank you for Listening and reach out to us anytime at [email protected] or on Instagram @GigReady
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 19 - GigReady and Back of House!
    In the Front of the house there is a Back of House and we're talking with them today! Promotors, ticketing, Festival Directors and more. Working tirelessly to make sure we have an event to show up to.
    Back of House is a weekly publication that will Drop News and information into your inbox every Tuesday Morning that is all about live events.
    This week we talk about all things live events past present and future to see what we might be able to expect in the coming months.
    You can reach Back of House at [email protected]
    Get connected with Back of House! bohlive.com
    GigReady is always at [email protected]
     
    #gigready #backofhouse #eventprof #liveevents
    52 min
  • Episode 17 - Local Labor Management and Booking with Chris Breton
    Labor is many times the last thing that people think about in the world of production but it is certainly the most important. MAnagement and booking for the local labor is critical to show timing and delivering what our clients and customers need. Let's make sure we're getting the right team every time.
    You can reach Chris @ [email protected]
    Connect with GigReady @gigreadypodcast on Insta and [email protected]
    1 hr 13 min

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AV and the business of Audio Visual Production. From Corporate to Rock and Roll with everything in between, we are going to explore the People, Passions and Positions of the industry that bring all events to life.