tempo live EVENTS blog
Welcome to the Tempo Live Events blog; your seasoned partner in live event production! We’re here to share a peek behind the curtain. From vetting the best contractors to navigating show emergencies with ease, we’ve got the insights you need to create memorable events. Dive in and discover the secrets to seamless event production, from the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Building Better Event Teams
How thoughtful staffing decisions support smoother productions and long-term client relationships In live events, the experience your client walks away with is shaped long before show day. It is built in prep calls, in trust, and in the people you choose to put on...
Are You Building a Career or Just Booking Gigs?
Ownership, Direction, and Momentum in a Freelance Event Life Every event professional is responsible for running their own career. Freelance or full-time, that reality shows up in the choices you make, the roles you accept, and the way you show up on every show site....
Financial Clarity in Event Production
Why Clean Numbers Matter Long After Load-Out Behind every smooth show is more than a great run of show and a talented crew. There is also a financial system quietly doing its job. Event agencies live in a world of fast timelines, shifting scopes, and layered budgets....
Why Freelancer Business Structure Matters
How solid business foundations help your event run smoother When you book a freelancer, you usually care about one thing.Are they great at their job? Fair.But there is a hidden layer clients rarely see, and it plays a big role in how seamless your show experience will...
Thank You, Crew: Gratitude in Live Events
Gratitude doesn’t slow the show. It smooths it. A handshake at wrap, a calm word mid show, or a simple note after load out can create ripple effects that carry through every cue and every crew.
10 Frightening Show-Day Surprises (and Fixes)
October is all about jump scares, haunted houses, spooky surprises, and the occasional black cat crossing your path. Fun when it’s Halloween.Not so fun when it’s your live event. In production, the real “tricks” can show up at the worst times: right before a cue, in...
The Freelance Landscape Is Shifting—Here’s What to Watch
The freelance event world is always in motion, and this fall we’re noticing some clear shifts that are worth your attention. Whether you’re booking crews or working gigs, here are the trends shaping show site right now. 1. The Push for Local Talent Budgets are...
Your Pre-Season Game Plan Starts Here
August is the calm before the cue-to-cue. At Tempo, we see this month not as a wind-down, but as a warm-up. It’s your last, best window to plan ahead—before fall’s back-to-back show weeks kick into full gear. Whether you're locking in crew or locking down gigs, a...
The Freedom to Freelance—And the Power to Work Together
Independence is powerful—but the best events don’t happen solo. During the month of July, it’s natural to reflect on what independence means—not just as a national value, but as a professional one. In the world of live events, independence shows up in many forms: the...
From Grad to Great
Smart agencies aren’t just filling roles—they’re growing talent. Here’s how mentorship strengthens your crew, your shows, and your bottom line. Graduation season is here, and with it comes an influx of hungry, talented individuals eager to break into the live events...