PILLAR 1: Member Spotlight 🏾 Meet your people. Summer tour season is in full swing and somewhere out there, a ROCU member is making the magic happen behind the board, on the truck, in the pit, calling the cue. We want to spotlight YOU. If you’re a ROCU member out on the road this summer …. Read More
Behind every spotlight is a team. Behind every sold-out arena is a crew. Behind every legendary moment… are people most never see. For people of color in the behind-the-scenes entertainment industry, the journey has required resilience, excellence, and often twice the preparation for half the recognition. That’s why the 3 E’s — Enlightenment, Encouragement, and …. Read More
Celebrating Over a Decade of Excellence, Unity, and Visibility in Live Entertainment Since its founding in 2009 by Lance “KC” Jackson and William “Bill” Reeves, the Roadies of Color United Association (ROCU) has transformed the landscape of live touring and event production. What began as a network of seasoned professionals sharing resources and encouragement has …. Read More
From The Desk Of KC Jackson The music industry has always been a vibrant tapestry of creativity, passion, and artistic expression. Behind the glitz and glamour of the stage lights and the applause of cheering crowds are the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that every performance is a success. Among these individuals are …. Read More
ROCU Presents a featured presentation Join us for a special Mother’s Day ROCU Podcast Episode, hosted by Cherise G., with two powerhouses of the road. Tune in on May 13th at 2:30pm, eastern time for a special ROCU Mother’s Day episode featuring: Shae Usher @ShaeUsher Sparkl West @SparklWest 🎤 Hosted by Cherise G. @CheriseG1908 Whether …. Read More
We were honored to have had Brandee Wilder as one of our guest speakers at our recent Roadies Of Color United Annual conference. She did a powerful presentation on the Roadie edition of the Black Credit Conversation.