Community

Live events are, by their very nature, social events. People share in the experience they are part of. The people who create these experiences are not immune to this feeling of togetherness, this community.

Are you a live event worker? Right now, we are on Facebook:

Live Event Community Page

And LinkedIn:

Live Event Community Page

Meet a member:

  • Bob Shindle, FOH/Recording Engineer, Father, Husband, and Friend
    Bob Shindle was an extraordinaire person with deep ties to the Canadian Entertainment industry. He was generous with his time and guidance and touched many backstage and in front of house. Unfortunately, on January 17, 2023, Bob passed on from this life at Princess Margaret Hospital while bravely combating cancer. Those closest to him, we … Read more
  • IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer Mental Health First Aid 
    Date: December 7th & 8th Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST each day  Location: ON-LINE Space is limited. Mental health first aid is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Most people are familiar with CPR and know what to … Read more
  • Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness – DEC 10 2022
    Presented by Gunsmoke Canada December 10, 202210:00am – 5:00pm ETONLINE This course is the prerequisite for Pyrotechnics Certification in Canada. Special Effects Pyrotechnics are regulated by a division of NRCAN (Natural Resources Canada), ERD (Explosives Regulatory Division). This course allows the successful participant to apply for certification as a Pyrotechnician; the entry level of pyrotechnics … Read more
  • Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness
    Presented by Gunsmoke Canada December 4th, 2022    10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST ON-LINE This course is the prerequisite for Pyrotechnics Certification in Canada. Special Effects Pyrotechnics are regulated by a division of NRCAN (Natural Resources Canada), ERD (Explosives Regulatory Division). This course allows the successful participant to apply for certification as a “Pyrotechnician”, … Read more
  • Arts Workers Resilience Fund – TRAINING FUND
    IATSE Local 58 is now Offering training that is in whole or in part funded thru the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund TRAINING FUND.  This training is open to anyone interested in working in live events. Course such as working at heights, Machine safety and Operation as well as entertainment skills training could be covered by … Read more

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