# Event Details - **Event Name**: Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Discover the real world behind music, festivals, live events and touring. A free day out for the whole family.About this EventAbout This EventCould you, your young person, or someone in your family have a future working in the creative industries?Get Backstage: Family Edition is a FREE one-day experience delivered by Crew Gal Creative House, designed for parents, carers, grandparents, older siblings and young people to explore music and live events careers together.From stage crews and sound engineers to lighting teams, event production and live touring — there are more opportunities behind the scenes than most families ever get to see. This session pulls back the curtain and shows you what those careers actually look like — and how to get into them.No experience needed. No industry knowledge required. Just come as you are.What Happens on the Day?You'll explore how live events and music productions come together from the ground up. Activities include:Exploring stage management and event setupUnderstanding backstage crew rolesLearning how lighting and sound support live performancesDiscovering how touring productions are organisedTrying practical stage planning activitiesYou'll also hear from industry professionals about the many jobs that exist in the live events world - from stage crew and sound engineers to tour managers, lighting technicians, event coordinators and technical crew.What's Included — All FreeFree crew lunchHands-on activitiesIndustry speakersWorkshop resourcesInformal careers guidanceWho Is This For?This session is for everyone. You don't need any creative experience or industry background. We welcome:Parents, carers, grandparents and older siblings (bring smaller children too if you have no childcare!)Young people curious about music and live events careersFamilies who want to explore creative options togetherAdults considering a move into the creative industriesCommunity groups and family networks attending togetherCreated especially for communities that are often overlooked or underrepresented in the creative industries, these sessions are designed to break down barriers and build confidence.Important InformationThis event is FREE. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.Families must attend together.Lunch is provided free of charge.This session is funded through the North East Combined Authority Family Skills Programme and therefore participants must have a postcode in the North East Combined area.If you'd like us to bring a session to your community, get in touch: crewgalhq@crewgal.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-shields/get-backstage-family-edition-north-shields-live-events-and-music-event/100001989898483932 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, music, entertainment, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 5 hours - Location: CREW GAL Creative House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: North Shields - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: CREW GAL Creative House - **lat**: 55.0031701 - **long**: -1.4490941 - **full address**: CREW GAL Creative House, Synergy House, Lawson Street, North Shields, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/579941062e819acfd46d185857aeb1bd4479293a146d04024cdbc68ad7bba136-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2d2c2f-gmir.jpg?v=1779221074 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event being held? - **A:** Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at CREW GAL Creative House, Synergy House, Lawson Street, North Shields, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event? - **A:** Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event is organized by Crew Gal Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Get Backstage: Family Edition - North Shields - Live Events & Music Event is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Shields, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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