There’s a special space at every live event that most people never see.
It’s not the applause.
It’s not the keynote speaker.
It’s not the perfectly timed lighting cue.
It’s backstage.
Backstage is where the real conversations happen. Where problems get solved. Where people share what’s actually working—and what isn’t. It’s where experience matters more than buzzwords, and where trust is built quietly, over time.
That’s why Backstage exists.
This space is meant to be an insider look at the world of live events, production, and the people who make them happen. Not from a pedestal—but from the floor, the tech table, the loading dock, and the planning calls that happen long before anyone walks on stage.
What You’ll Find Here
Backstage is organized around three simple ideas:
• Trends
What’s changing. What’s emerging. What’s worth paying attention to—and what might be noise.
• Pro Tips
Practical guidance from real-world experience. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just things that help you do your job better.
• What’s Your Jam?
This is the human side. Preferences. Perspectives. Stories. The “why we do it this way” conversations that don’t always fit into a spreadsheet or a scope of work.
This Isn’t Just a Blog; It’s a conversation.
I’ll share what I’ve learned over years of working behind the scenes, but this space is better when it’s shared. If something resonates, challenges you, or sparks a different approach—I want to hear about it.
Backstage works best when we learn from each other.
So pull up a chair, look around, and let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes.
— Rick
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