Backline Technician

Touring, Production & Operations
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Funding
Daily or weekly rates · Contract-based work

Structure
Touring artists · Production companies · Festivals

Credentials
Instrument expertise · Technical maintenance skills

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and maintaining instruments

  • Managing gear changes

  • Troubleshooting technical issues

  • Supporting performers during shows

Pros
Hands-on, music-adjacent work · Strong touring demand · Entry point into production careers

Challenges
Physical labor · Long hours · Limited creative input

Thomas Kurtz
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