It just occurred to me when I saw a band on tour go from Connecticut on the 20th to South Carolina today the 29th while playing at various venues between the two states.
Like logistically it’s insane to me plus how are the singers voices not burnt?
12 hours later: Thanks everyone! Absolutely fascinating for sure, especially the Wendover YouTube links. Didn’t know that channel existed.
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Huge teams of people, lots of trucks, and occasionally multiple sets of stuff.
If we’re talking about something like an arena tour, where the stage travels with the band, then the stage and sound equipment are designed in a way where they can be taken down in a matter of hours. Things quickly unbolt and fold up so they fit on carts and can be rolled right into a truck. A combination of travelling workers and local hired stagehands who are experienced with the equipment already know where everything needs to go before they even start unloading.
While the unloading and show are going on, the truck drivers rest, so they can leave as soon as they’re packed up. Then they drive all night, arrive at the next venue early in the morning, and another team is already waiting to unpack.
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