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Gavin Downie: Production and Stage Manager says the music industry has never been more stressful

Published: Nov. 1, 2022, 7:47 p.m.

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The music industry is crying out for gig crew as concerts and festivals are set to be bigger than ever this summer.

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Industry experts say they\'re facing a staffing crisis with a serious lack of set-up and pack-down staff for all shows, ranging from small gigs to huge concerts.

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Production and Stage Manager Gavin Downie has been in the industry for 20 years and told Mike Hosking it\'s never been more stressful.

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He says once the pandemic hit, people used their industry skills for other jobs and haven\'t returned.

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