“The ‘sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll’ thing is gone. The myths and legends of the excess that permeated the music scene in the 60s and 70s have given way to a culture of hardworking engineers and technicians who compete for demanding contracts. There are a lot of misconceptions about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in rock ‘n’ roll.
His advice: As someone who has worked in event production for over 20 years, Bauer has insights for anyone interested in set design, event production, or event technics: “I’ve been working in music my whole life,” he remarked. His inspiration: When asked what Bauer would do if he didn’t work in event operations and production, he shrugged.
He spent time working as a stagehand, technician, and production manager and eventually made his way to Special Operations Director. His start: Passionate about music, Bauer got his start in the industry as a trumpet player in a ska band, but when that didn’t work out, he made the move to event production. In the warehouse and in the field, Bauer coordinates the delivery and construction of festival stages, trade shows, and other events around the world. Who he is: Götz Bauer is Special Operations Director with PRG, the world’s leading provider of entertainment and event technology solutions. Īs we interviewed the major players on the ground in Lisbon, we learned about their backgrounds and inspiration, gleaning wisdom from their experiences to help newcomers just getting started in the industry.
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Partnering with Production Resource Group (PRG) to provide Vision previsualization services to the designers lighting up the event’s five nights of performances, we also took time to document the construction of the fest’s stages, talk with the bands’ lighting designers, and see the power of Vectorworks Spotlight and Vision software in action. The Vectorworks crew just attended the Rock in Rio: Lisbon music festival.
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