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 Baz Halpin (President & CEO), Cory FitzGerald (Senior Design Partner & Creative Producer), Alex Reardon (Design Partner & Creative Producer), Melissa Garcia (Creative Director & Choreographer), and Tamlyn Wright (Design Partner & Creative Producer) from Silent House Productions. Listen below as they discuss their work with Jonas Brothers, Childish Gambino, JLo, Beyonce, Tyler the Creator, Khalidand more on lighting, set design, choreography, and all the fine details in between that makes their live show so special. Backstage with Crew Nation highlights the voices that make up the resilient live music community.
The Crew Nation Fund waslaunched 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.