Gavin Downie: Production and Stage Manager says the music industry has never been more stressful

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The music industry is crying out for gig crew as concerts and festivals are set to be bigger than ever this summer. Industry experts say they're facing a staffing crisis with a serious lack of set-up and pack-down staff for all shows, ranging from small gigs to huge concerts. Production and Stage Manager Gavin Downie has been in the industry for 20 years and told Mike Hosking it's never been more stressful. He says once the pandemic hit, people used their industry skills for other jobs and haven't returned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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