Live Nation launched a new series on the Live From Home platform in conjunction with the Crew Nation Fund called Backstage with Crew Nation — an authentic and uplifting giveback video series spotlighting relationships between touring artists and members of their backstage crews that help make their concert dreams a reality.
This episode features Bill Reeves (Tour Production Manager for Anthony Hamilton & Roadies of Color United Co-Founder), Lance K.C. Jackson (Production Stage Manager for Earth, Wind, & Fire & Roadies of Color United Co-Founder), David "5-1" Norman (Tour Director & Accountant), and Tony Bullock (Production Manager for Earth, Wind, & Fire) from Roadies of Color United, a social network to highlight and advocate for communities of color within the touring industry. Listen below as they discuss their experience on the road, the reasons behind lack of diversity in their workforce, and the push of the BLM movement on opening more opportunities for their community. Backstage with Crew Nation highlights the voices that make up the resilient live music community.
The Crew Nation Fund was launched in April to help support touring and venue crews through this temporary intermission while COVID-19 puts concerts on pause. Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation, contributing an initial $5 million to the fund and then matching the next $5 million in donations, dollar for dollar. Artists from around the world have already supported this initiative with donations and activations from performers including John Mayer, U2, Metallica, Coldplay, Cher, Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, Anderson.Paak, Twenty One Pilots, Backstreet Boys and more. If you want to help support crews, visit livenation.com/crewnation to donate or buy exclusive merch now.