What I liked about my experience working at Ardmore Music Hall over the summer was the insight and knowledge I gained about how to set up a live show and the music industry together. I learned just how many moving parts there are to make a show a success. I enjoyed the face-to-face interactions I had with customers who were regulars and newcomers who had come to see their favorite band come to perform live. Along with working with the Box Office Team, I've worked closely with the Marketing, Booking, and Operations teams to gain a wider scope of how business is conducted from their ends. Overall, my experience was very enjoyable and I've learned quite a bit.
What I wish was different
What I wished could've been different was to have enough time to shadow other teams for a whole shift so that I can get hands-on experience in how to put on a live show. Due to our busy schedule with our summer concert series, it couldn't be done but if there was more time, I wished I could've shadowed another team for a day just so I can have a more well-rounded perspective of how concert night is supposed to go.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience is to always communicate with your respective team if anything comes up. Sometimes people can be forgetful but it truly helps to let your team know when something's up so that everybody can be on the same page. Also, when working outdoor summer events, bring a lot of water and bug spray. Some outdoor venues are in grassy fields where mosquitoes lurk so it's best to be prepared.
