Repositioning Local Live Music

Repositioning Local Live Music

Written by Derek Manns, Co-founder & CEO, Stagehand What is it about the term “local” in regards to music that invokes a negative reaction?  When I started Stagehand, I was an outsider to the music business. As I became more involved in the industry, one thing...
Stay safe, we will get through this!

Stay safe, we will get through this!

What a difference a few days make!  A week and a half ago I left for New Orleans for a mix of business and pleasure and this week my wife and I are back in Calgary in self-isolation (we feel fine).  Everyone I know has been impacted by this both...
Finding Business Value in the Arts

Finding Business Value in the Arts

The idea for Stagehand initially came from the potential I saw in my three talented artist daughters and a sense of frustration that there wasn’t a better “use case” for their passion and skills. The arts are typically about beauty, expression, creativity and...