The live event industry runs on behind-the-scenes knowledge, safety awareness, and community. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been pushing cases for years, these five Instagram accounts deliver the content every stagehand needs.
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1. @ally_safety — Your Ally in Workplace Safety
Safety isn't just a checkbox—it's a lifestyle on the job site. Ally Safety, founded by Rachel Housman, creates instructional safety videos and training modules that transform boring compliance into content that actually sticks. Their approach uses humor and real-world scenarios to make safety accessible and memorable. For stagehands working around rigging, heavy equipment, and high-voltage power, this account is essential viewing.
Why follow: Because the one day you skip safety is the day something goes wrong.
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2. @highvizzzatl — The Crew. The Culture. The Craft.
With a bio that reads "The Crew. The Culture. The Craft. Behind the scenes of live entertainment," High Viz delivers exactly what it promises. This account celebrates the unsung heroes of live events through Stories focused on safety, education, and the original content that makes this industry unique.
Why follow: It's a daily reminder that you're part of something bigger—a culture built by the crew, for the crew.
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3. @thisisdelacruz — Podcast Host & Live Music Insider
Nick DeLaCruz is a verified creator with over 72,000 followers, and for good reason. A Recording Academy and CMA member, he hosts the "This Is DeLaCruz" podcast, which takes you behind the scenes of live music with the bands on stage and the unsung heroes who keep the show alive—techs, engineers, and crew members. From guitar techs for Linkin Park and Disturbed to the bass tech keeping the low end tight, Nick gives the road crew the spotlight they deserve.
Why follow: Because our stories deserve to be told, and Nick tells them better than anyone.
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4. @limitlesslightsandsound — Production Company with Stagehand DNA
Based in Austin and Houston, Limitless Lights and Sound is an event production company that walks the walk. They regularly hire freelance stagehands for setup and breakdown, and they even hosted the First Annual Stagehand Olympics in Austin. Their feed offers a window into what it takes to run a successful production company while keeping the crew front and center.
Why follow: It's always good to know who's hiring—and who's celebrating the craft.
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5. @stagehandprotools — Your Career Toolkit
Last but absolutely not least: us. Stagehand Pro Tools is built to help stagehands manage their schedules, stay on top of invoicing, and pay their taxes. We're here to make the business side of this industry as smooth as a well-run load-in. Follow us for tools, tips, and content designed specifically for the working stagehand.
Why follow: Because you deserve tools that work as hard as you do.
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Keep the Community Strong
The stagehand community is built on shared knowledge and mutual support. Follow these accounts, engage with their content, and tag a crewmate who needs to see this. Together, we keep the show running.
Which of these accounts are you already following?