Working in live events is a unique and specialized niche , in both expertise and personality . We dive into our projects . We are committed and creative and tenacious to ensure we put together the best events possible . We have to be . The live event industry is a collection of “ do-ers .” The show must go on , and it will .
Rock Lititz :
Collaborating for Safety
by Rachel Pfennig Hales
Working in live events is a unique and specialized niche , in both expertise and personality . We dive into our projects . We are committed and creative and tenacious to ensure we put together the best events possible . We have to be . The live event industry is a collection of “ do-ers .” The show must go on , and it will .
Our industry grew from this unparalleled drive . A commitment to pushing the limits , and never settling for good enough . However , as we continue to reach new heights of innovation and technology , the demands of that show have continued to escalate . Gear becomes bigger , heavier , more intricate , and inevitably , more dangerous .
More than ever , it is essential that we commit , not only to getting things done , but to making sure they are done correctly . From design to manufacturing , rehearsals through closing night , every person , every detail , and every piece of technology contributes to pulling off these giant spectacles responsibly . Safety for ourselves , our colleagues , our clients , and our gear must be the cornerstone of how we work .
At Rock Lititz , education is a primary pillar within our community . Over two dozen live event industry vendors call Lititz , PA home , and
16 contribute to the growing list of resources the campus is able to offer . We truly believe that the more we are able to learn from each other , the better our final result . The more we know , the safer and more efficient we are . By not only perfecting our various specialties , but understanding the context of the industry at large , our clients , our companies , and , ultimately , opening night gain long lasting benefits .
Of course , collaboration and education come in many forms . From something as simple are forming stronger relationships with other industry professionals , to full day training sessions in various fields , the goal is that everyone is able to find a way to progress their careers and knowledge while at Rock Lititz . Mini-seminars and panels are organized throughout the year for both local employees and visiting crews . Even generalized training courses , like operational certifications from Lift , Inc and CPR training from Keep the Beat Alive , are routinely scheduled to support the ever growing hub based in Lititz .
The need and true desire for continued advancement is evident . New ideas and opportunities continue to emerge , with companies and individuals finding ways to be both students and educators . The Rock Lititz Community has certainly embraced a spirit of collaborative learning . With so many top industry contributors on and near campus , everyone is able to participate in their own unique ways .
In an effort to create a set of central industry resources for advancing our skills and overall context of understanding , several Pod 2 tenants are actually using their new spaces at Rock Lititz to provide training for technicians based around the world . Columbus McKinnon Entertainment Technology ( CM-ET ,) for example , offers a full range of certification and classes designed for both beginners and experts . The leader in quality lifting and positioning equipment for entertainment riggers , their classes range from rope and knot fundamentals all the way to fall training and SPRAT certifications . New climbers from the area are taking advantage , as well as experienced riggers , here to brush up before starting a tour . Everyone has something to learn , in the attempt to keep people in the air and on the ground , as safe as possible .
Other companies offer more specialized sessions , targeting their unique corner of backstage . Pyrotek Special Effects focuses on educating individuals already familiar with and working within the effects industry . Eric Bragg , Technical Trainer at their new Pod 2 location , stresses the importance of both detailed training and safety when it comes to their work :
Rock
Lititz:
Collaborating for Safety
by Rachel Pfennig Hales
Working in live
events is a unique and
specialized niche, in both expertise
and personality. We dive into our
projects. We are committed and
creative and tenacious to ensure we
put together the best events possi-
ble. We have to be. The live event
industry is a collection of “do-ers.”
The show must go on, and it will.
Our industry grew from this unparal-
leled drive. A commitment to push-
ing the limits, and never settling
for good enough. However, as we
continue to reach new heights of
innovation and technology, the de-
mands of that show have continued
to escalate. Gear becomes bigger,
heavier, more intricate, and inevita-
bly, more dangerous.
More than ever, it is essential that we
commit, not only to getting things
done, but to making sure they are
done correctly. From design to
manufacturing, rehearsals through
closing night, every person, every
detail, and every piece of technol-
ogy contributes to pulling off these
giant spectacles responsibly. Safety
for ourselves, our colleagues, our
clients, and our gear must be the
cornerstone of how we work.
At Rock Lititz, education is a pri-
mary pillar within our community.
Over two dozen live event industry
vendors call Lititz, PA home, and
16
contribute to the growing list of re-
sources the campus is able to offer.
We truly believe that the more we
are able to learn from each other,
the better our final result. The more
we know, the safer and more effi-
cient we are. By not only perfecting
our various specialties, but under-
standing the context of the industry
at large, our clients, our companies,
and, ultimately, opening night gain
long lasting benefits.
Of course, collaboration and edu-
cation come in many forms. From
something as simple are forming
stronger relationships with other
industry professionals, to full day
training sessions in various fields,
the goal is that everyone is able to
find a way to progress their careers
and knowledge while at Rock Lititz.
Mini-seminars and panels are orga-
nized throughout the year for both
local employees and visiting crews.
Even generalized training courses,
like operational certifications from
Lift, Inc and CPR training from Keep
the Beat Alive, are routinely sched-
uled to support the ever growing
hub based in Lititz.
The need and true desire for contin-
ued advancement is evident. New
ideas and opportunities continue to
emerge, with companies and indi-
viduals finding ways to be both stu-
dents and educators. The Rock Lititz
Community has certainly embraced
a spirit of collaborative learning.
With so many top industry contrib-
utors on and near campus, everyone
is able to participate in their own
unique ways.
In an effort to create a set of central
industry resources for advancing
our skills and overall context of un-
derstanding, several Pod 2 tenants
are actually using their new spaces
at Rock Lititz to provide training for
technicians based around the world.
Columbus McKinnon Entertainment
Technology (CM-ET,) for example,
offers a full range of certification and
classes designed for both beginners
and experts. The leader in quality
lifting and positioning equipment
for entertainment riggers, their
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