Gig Green: Sustainable Touring & Live Events Management
Learn how to plan eco-friendly tours & low-impact live events in this 4-week, fully funded course. Sustainability starts here.
Location
Crew Gal HQ @ RED
Synergy House Lawson Street North Shields NE29 6TG United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- In person
About this event
This isn’t your average sustainability events course.
It’s green skills with a shot of rock and roll—louder, grittier, and unapologetically hands-on.
Crew School is back and better than ever. The live music and events industry is changing — and sustainability is now centre stage. Over 4 fully funded weeks, you’ll dive into the future of the live music and events industry, learning how to plan and deliver shows that are sustainable, safe, and production-ready.
Whether you’re new to events or looking to upskill, this course covers everything from setting up backline tech to eco-friendly touring practices in live production.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Plan and manage sustainable live events
✅ Work with artists, venues, and suppliers to reduce impact
✅ Backline Tech: handling instruments, gear setup & changeovers
✅ Lighting & Sound: intro to sustainable tech and energy-efficient rigs
✅ Ropes & Rigging Basics: how to handle loads safely and responsibly
✅ Load-In/Out Protocols: securing gear, vehicles, and stages
✅ Understand touring logistics through a green lens
✅ Explore real-world tools used by sustainable production teams
✅ Plus much more!
🎓 Fully funded & industry-led
📍 North Shields
⏳ 4 weeks, in-person
📅 Course start dates throughout the year
🏅 Level 3 Qualification
✍🏽 Fully Funded for those 19+ living in the North East
❗️Please note that if you have accessed Skills Bootcamps funding in this financial year, you are unfortunately not eligible to join the course.
Less PowerPoint, more power tools. This skills bootcamps is for the builders, the breakers, the ones who won’t sit still.
Frequently asked questions
This course is open to anyone aged 19+ in the North East who wants to work in the live music, touring, or events industry—whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill.
No experience is needed! The course is designed to be accessible, hands-on, and beginner-friendly, with support throughout.
You’ll gain practical skills in: • Sustainable live event planning • Backline & tech setup • Power, lighting & sound • Load-in/out safety • Ropes, rigging & gear securing • Touring logistics with a green focus • Industry-ready health & safety practices All underpinned by real-world knowledge
The course runs for 4 weeks and is delivered in person at Crew Gal HQ in North Shields.
You’ll receive a Level 3 Qualification in Sustainable Touring & Live Event Practices—plus the hands-on experience and skills to back it up.
Yes! It’s fully funded by regional skills funding, so there’s no cost to you.
The course is a great step toward roles such as: • Touring crew • Event coordinator or assistant • Backline or stage tech • Sustainability coordinator • Lighting/sound assistant It also builds a strong foundation for further training in production or technical roles.
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