"Whatever the new normal will be, we must embrace this new opportunity with Entourage Pro, to see how far we can grow both professionally and personally after these truly unprecedented times.
I know that this will offer touring professionals a new home to re-connect and it will, in turn, keep us a breast of future opportunities in the industry. We will have another place to call home"

“As our industry comes out of unprecedented times it will need to change and adapt to new ways of operating and communicating to each other. This could be a great platform for existing technicians and service companies to find the right people with the correct skill sets that are needed for upcoming projects or future employment. New companies and technicians will emerge into our industry around the world and this will be a great way to get your information directly in front of the leaders of the industry. This industry has some incredible people working within it and the skill base required these days is so high, it will be useful to service companies, production teams as well as manufacturers. The freelance crew sector is the backbone of our industry and over the past 40 years we have had the honour to have had such a wonderful group of them work alongside us. More importantly they have become part of our family. ‍From the smallest club gig to the largest stadiums - local crews or the larger traveling tech’s, riggers and sound people are the ones who really bring you that show."

“For a long time, we’ve been talking about a union, a system for freelancers where there is almost Quality Control over people, skills, rates and experience – Entourage Pro is exactly that and the industry does need that, right now.”

“Gigs - Remember them? Bands playing songs on a stage. Sounds strange doesn’t it? But for every musician you see onstage there is an unseen army of crew, riggers and sound techs without whom the gig just would not happen.
These are the people who are really losing out in this Covid crisis and Entourage Pro is a Brilliant idea. A resource to help support the hardworking community, without whom the show really wouldn’t go on.”

“You live and die by your crew. The right people are an extension of the band themselves. What Entourage Pro is doing is recognising that. Perfect timing.”

“Exactly what the industry has been missing - not sure why it hasn’t happened already.”

“I think this is a great thing that will inspire and encourage all the youngsters in our industry! I also believe in the power of it as a networking and resourcing tool.”

“Any resource that offers support for our crews, those who support us 100% - and helps to stop this ship sinking is alright by me."

“Just what the industry needs, especially at the moment! Connections with your peers and an easy way to find verified, experienced crew for when we restart.”

“What a great idea - a central platform to connect the different elements of our industry. There are so many people and skillsets involved in putting on a show and each one is vital - a tour is a true ecological system in its interdependence. Entourage Pro promises to bring us all together at a time when we have never needed each other more.”

“When staffing a tour, we always want The Best in their respective roles. The hard find is matching the money available to the best op’s daily rates. Crew are determined by ability, attitude and more than often thought of as “being a team player”.
We like experience as the head of department’s but are quite happy to (and often do) bring in the youngsters to learn their trade of choice in all departments. We have to trust the individual very often, so a crew organisation would help filter the skill sets. This is a good idea.”

“Some say it's all about the music. I disagree. It's all about the people. Music and shows need people to create and produce moments that bring even more people together. And it takes people with a special skill set, people who’ve trained and been honing their craft for years. You don’t just ask Uncle Joey to run the sound board.”

“Entourage Pro sounds fantastic. I don’t think anyone has done anything like that yet. Certainly not as in depth as you’re doing. I’ll definitely be on there.”

“What we are reading and hearing about on daily basis is real – we need a safe place to exist.”

“I remember desperately trying to get hold a keyboard tech for Myles – with no joy; we’d have killed for Entourage Pro that day. Just to be able to tap into your phone and for there to be options available to us.”

“A beacon of light in this dark musical time. People work better together.”

“Entourage Pro is a really well conceived resource which will be of benefit to everybody involved in the live music industry.”

“I have been very lucky to have had over 30 years in this business we call show…There’s been long, hard slogs in dirty stinky clubs, dusty old theatres, soulless arenas, stadiums and too many festival fields…But I’ve never had one day of regret... I’ve made friends all around the world.
We are a viable tour de force… funny, intelligent, hardworking… I am proud to wear the Roadie badge of honour… And if a body is going to represent us, then it's about time… nice one EP.”