Music Production Volunteer Information

In the following video, Jimmy Grumbles describes the type of work that Music Production volunteers do. It often involves moderate to heavy lifting, late nights, and line management outside the venues:

Music Production Crews (Quicktime)
Production Tech
Radio/TV Broadcast
Special Venues
Stage Crew
Stage Managers

• Music Production volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.

• Music Production volunteers must be available 4-5 nights between Wednesday and Sunday, March 12-16, 2008. On these nights, volunteers must be available from approximately 6:00pm-2:00am nightly.

• Volunteers will typically be part of a stage crew during the Music Festival, and responsibilities will include movement of equipment or gear. Music Production volunteers must therefore be able to lift approximately 30-50 lbs.

• Pre-event work is neither required nor allowed, unless you are a Stage Manager.

• Mandatory attendance at pre-event Production Meeting on Sunday, February 24th, 2008.

• Mandatory attendance at Bag Stuffing, Thursday, March 6, 2008.

Perks

Music Badge: Access to SXSW Music events, including showcases, panels, trade show and softball tournament. Badge holders will be able to pick up a Music Big Bag and directory.

Venue access is subject to capacity and age restrictions. The Music badge has priority access over wristbands and SX Music Passes.

Platinum Badge: Access to Film, Interactive and Music events, including film screenings, music showcases, panels, trade shows and softball tournament.

Badge holders will be able to pick up Film, Interactive and Music Big Bags and directories. Venue access is subject to capacity and age restrictions. The Platinum badge has priority access over film passes and wristbands.

STAGE MANAGERS NEEDED!
Stage Managers work as a liaison between SXSW venues and performers. This is a position of significant responsibility. Stage Managers are responsible for managing the performance schedule and stage crew at one of the SXSW Music Festival venues. This involves a great deal of pre-event work, as well as availability throughout the Music Festival.

Stage Crew

Stage crew volunteers are assigned to one of the SXSW Music Festival venues, and will work in the same venue each night. The stage crew assists performers in loading equipment on and off the stage during set changes; communicates pertinent information to artists, stage managers and staff; and surveys the venue for problems.

This position requires no specific knowledge - just patience and the willingness to work hard and have fun. A team-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with all types of people are essential. At minimum, two meetings will be required of each crew member prior to the festival. One meeting will be a walk-through of the assigned venue.

For more information about stage crews, please contact Jimmy Grumbles.

Special Venues Crew

The Special Venues crew is a roaming team that assists clubs in need of additional staff in the evenings. This crew also assists at the Town Lake Stage at Auditorium Shores, and other special events. This crew handles lines and crowds at venues. Other duties include the responsibilities of a stage crew member or stage manager, as designated by the SXSW staff.

The ideal person would have a combination of patience and the flexibility to work in an "as-needed" capacity. Crew members are not specifically assigned to a club, but assist at any venue in need. The volunteer must be dependable, punctual and able to follow directions. No specific experience required. A minimum of two meetings required prior to the festival.