The Pillars That Make ROCU
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
The Power Behind The Curtain: The 3 E’s That Change the Game
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
A Call To Action
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
The Black Credit Conversation Roadie Edition
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.
Roadies Of Color United Audio Engineering Round Table
ROCU Staff Part of the Roadies Of Color United Association 2023 Conference featured a series of educational and informative round table interactive discussions covering a variety of industry related topics. The audio engineering roundtable session at the ROCU Conference, was moderated by Terry “T.J.” Jackson and Don Juan Holder. It was a must-attend event for …. Read More
In Memoriam Joe Falcon .
Joe (Jose E. M. Falcon II, known to some as “Mencho”, was 56, and a long-time resident of Azusa, CA. Transitioned March 24th in his sleep while on tour with Ne-Yo. Joe was longtime Stage Manager,Tour and Production Manager, he loved what he did. But more importantly, he loved those he so graciously worked with. Despite …. Read More