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I’ve been thinking about this for a while.

Crew in this part of the world are overworked, underpaid, and treated like an afterthought and it’s exactly why shows don’t run properly and experienced people burn out and walk away.

Your production crew is the lifeline of your event. They deserve to be treated like it.

Crew members — this is why Backstage360 network exists.

#linkinmybio by @helofebe

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a month ago

Most shows fall apart because nobody asked these questions.

Not on show day. In the week before.

Wrong backline. Unconfirmed rider. Nobody told the engineer what the changeover time was. By the time you’re troubleshooting at load-in the damage is already done.

The Artist Advance Questionnaire is the first document I populate on every show — the moment I’m booked. It closes every gap between what you assume and what’s actually happening on the day.

This is 1 of 15 templates in the Gig Planner Playbook.

Swipe to see how it works.
Link in bio.

🎛️ @backstage360_

#LiveProduction #ShowPrep #StageManager #ProductionLife #LagosEvents #GigPlannerPlaybook #ShowCaller #technicaldirector #productionmanager #tourmanager by @helofebe

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3 months ago

What’s your show prep culture?

Because mine starts the moment I’m booked not the day of the show.

Most shows fall apart in the week before. Wrong stage plot. Unconfirmed rider. Crew who don’t know their call time. By the time you’re troubleshooting at load-in, the damage is already done.

8 years of running shows taught me one thing — the show day is just the execution of decisions that should already be made. If something surprises you on the day, your advance had a gap.

This is how I prep. Every show. Without exception.

The full system — every template, every checklist, every document I use from booking to load-out — is now in the Gig Planner Playbook.

Link in bio.

#ShowPrep #LiveProduction #StageManager #ShowCaller #ProductionLife #LagosEvents #NaijaLive #TechnicalDirector #Backstage360 #GigPlannerPlaybook by @helofebe

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3 months ago

Your concert flopped. Not because the music wasn’t good.
Because nobody planned what the show was actually supposed to do.

I’ve worked enough shows to know that most independent artists make the same three mistakes:

No clear vision for the show: A concert is not just a performance — it’s a statement. What do you want people to feel, do, and say when they leave?
If you can’t answer that before the show, your audience won’t be able to either.

Trying to do everything alone: You are the artist. You cannot also be the production manager, the stage director, and the show runner.

The shows that fall apart always have one person doing six jobs they were never hired to do.

No post-show strategy: The show ends and then what? New fans with nowhere to go. Streams that don’t spike. Promoters who were in the room but never got followed up with.

The concert was the beginning of a conversation you never continued.

Your show has one job — to convert. New fans. More streams. A booking. A bigger stage next time.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.

If you have a show coming up and you want it to actually work — my DMs are open. Tell me the date, the venue, and what you’re trying to achieve.
We’ll figure out if we’re the right fit. by @helofebe

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3 months ago

Designing and executing live shows without chaos requires systems.

There’s a side of live events people don’t talk about.

The chaos before the show.
The pressure.
The moments where everything could go wrong.

And most people trying to work in this space…
are just figuring it out as they go.

I’ve seen what happens when there is structure.

When the right people are in the right positions…
and everything just works.

I’m starting something for people who want to operate at that level.

Creating a world-class backstage culture in Africa, one step at a time.

What’s the most chaotic thing you’ve experienced on a live show?
Late artist? No soundcheck? Power issues? Last-minute changes?

Drop your story in the comments, I know there are real ones 😂

And if you’re tired of learning through chaos and want real systems for smoother shows, DM me PLAYBOOK or tap the link in my bio to join the waitlist. by @helofebe

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3 months ago

Nobody sees what happens before the lights come on. Here’s what we do.

Whether it’s a big or a small show, the same rules and systems apply, we keep it a 💯

It was a pleasure running this amazing show put together by a Queen @itisamakah 💐

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Tech Direction & Showrunning: @backstage360_
PM: @aniikedoubleii
Sound equipment: @shoffyg & #YMEaudiotechnik
Band: @masktunes
FOH: @a.p.a_007 @helofebe
Stage & set-up Crew: @biodun_olusola @iamchrisakinyele , Alfred, Dayo & Olu

#abackstage360show #showbts #technicaldirector #productionlife #musicconcert #backstage360 by @helofebe

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3 months ago

Quick Story Time 🎬

Truth is… this feels more like starting again.

The first time I tried building an audience, fear and doubt got the best of me. I overthought things, questioned myself, and slowed down.

But growth teaches you something important: you can always begin again.

I’ve worked on both sides of the industry, but live production has always had my heart. I love great shows, the energy, the pressure, the moving parts, and the magic people don’t always see.

What started as simply wanting to be part of amazing productions is slowly becoming something bigger — a vision for structure, excellence, and community.

This time, I’m moving with more clarity. Being led and trusting God as I go, and learning to build even when I don’t have every answer yet.

To everyone who stayed connected through the quiet seasons — thank you.

To everyone just joining now — welcome 🤝🏽

We’re building again. Stronger this time.

Backstage360 Network loading…

#LinkInBio to join the crew.

#Backstage360 #LiveProduction #FaithAndWork #BuildInPublic #MusicBusiness #BehindTheScenes #AfricanCreatives #CrewCulture by @helofebe

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3 months ago

Designing a Dolby Atmos studio starts with the room.

On this project, a major part of my role was consulting on the room and Atmos system design — including full 2D/3D planning and using Dolby’s DARDT tool to guide placement and layout decisions.

Once the room makes sense, the system follows. by @helofebe

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6 months ago

What’s up crew?

I’m documenting more of my journey this year starting with how I ended 2025: booked and busy.

This was an exciting project, and I can’t wait to share the final result with you all.

Doing amazing things and I’d love for you to join me for the ride. I’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes moments, (first dips for the inner circle in my IG channel: Febe’s Crew)

whether you’re into audio systems and immersive workflows or just watching an audio girl pro documenting systems, sound, and culture in motion, I’ve got more where this came from.

I’m showing more of my process this year because we’re done hiding.

And yes, 2026 is officially open for business 🚀

Work with me: @backstage360_

S/O mrwilzzzz on this one!

📹: @aniikedoubleii for Studio Doubleii by @helofebe

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6 months ago

Been quiet here for a while … because we’ve been busy ⚡️

One of the many things I did this year is working on Dolby Atmos mixes for some incredible records

More still loading, watch out for Pt2💫
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#atmosengineer #dolbyatmos #certifiedqueen #backstagewithfebe #backstage360 by @helofebe

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