Step into the world of live events and festivals with this practical, hands-on Skills Bootcamp. This course introduces you to the essential skills needed to work safely, confidently and professionally behind the scenes at concerts, festivals and large-scale events. From site setup and crowd control to technical production and sustainability, you’ll gain real-world experience and the confidence to start your career in the live events industry.
Festival and Event Crewing
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Overview
- Duration: 2 Weeks / 72 total hours (60 guided learning + 12 self-directed learning) (Course Schedules)
- Frequency: 5 Days per Week (Monday - Friday)
- Fee: Fully Funded by UK Government
- Start Dates & Locations:
Hertfordshire
- Cohort A: 27/05/2025 - The Pioneer Club, St Albans
- Cohort B: 30/06/2025 - The Forum, Hatfield
West Yorkshire
- Cohort A: 09/06/2025 - Production Park, Wakefield
- Cohort B: 07/07/2025 - Production Park, Wakefield
Topics covered
- How to set up and manage event and festival sites
- Understanding crowd control and safety procedures
- Basics of staging, lighting and audio setups
- Event sustainability and reducing environmental impact
- How to work as part of a technical crew team
Who's it for?
- Anyone interested in working at festivals or events. Whether that’s sports, live music, theatre, expos, product launches, faith and more.
- Freelancers, self-employed, looking for work, recent graduates or just exploring a career change into backstage roles.
- Events and theatre volunteers looking to legitimise their skills into professional roles.
- All levels of experience welcome, just a willingness to learn and build practical skills.
Course Outcomes
You’ll complete key industry certifications, gain hands-on experience in site management and technical production and leave with the confidence and connections to step into entry-level crewing roles, with access to guaranteed interviews and real freelance opportunities.
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Course Leader
Jack Myers
Jack is a Senior Training Tutor at the Academy of Live Technology. His expertise spans both academic and vocational training within the creative industries, specialising in areas such as Special FX for Film and Television, technical production, event management and 3D printing/scanning.
