– AND PRESS PICK UP
Exclusive to Queen Official YouTube #roadies
Tour Video Director, Steve Price has worked with Queen + Adam Lambert since 2014 and at this time should be manning the controls behind the stage as he directs all the video elements of the show for the band on their sold out European summer tour. However, as we all know, the band and crew are currently off the road, so to keep him in the groove we set him the task of creating a ‘lockumentary’ focusing on what it is like being part of the ‘Rhapsody Road Crew’…
This exclusive series, only available on Queen’s Official channel, explores the roles of various crew members on the road and behind the scenes with one of the world’s most successful touring acts. Enjoy a VIP AAA pass and get to see at close quarters the backstage and front of house complexities, magic and hard work that goes in to putting on these huge productions that are a Queen + Adam Lambert live show. They explain what they do to make the shows happen. Look out also for a few well known faces and cameo appearances along the way.
The backstage footage has been shot at different venues across the globe, however due to the recent pandemic the interviews with the crew have taken place at home during lockdown and further demonstrates the effect the shutdown has had on the live music business, not just for musicians and fans, but the often unseen and unsung heroes that make up the touring crew.
Setting out to highlight their individual and collaborative skills, it soon becomes obvious one thing clearly binds them together – a sense of humour.
Roadies in Lockdown:
Queen + Adam Lambert – Roadies in Lockdown (Episode 1):
“You Can Have Your Shirt Open If You Want”
– https://youtu.be/R45TbNNQrzg
Episode 1 (5.09): “Bill, just joking, you can have your shirt open if you want…”. June 26, 2020
Andy Bews – Show Stage Manager
In this first episode we meet from his kitchen as well as from backstage and on stage Andy Bews, Stage Show Manager, whose role in the Queen + Adam Lambert touring production crew involves a myriad of different elements. Andy gives an an insight into what his job involves and we also have the very rare opportunity to see the band close up in soundchecks in Australia, South Korea and Japan. He also gives insight into crew attire which appears to favour Hawaiian shirts (only on a Friday … which is called Hawaiian Shirt Friday on tour), but there are limits to taking a casual approach.
PRESS PICK UP:
Queen and Adam Lambert tour behind-the-scenes video SECRETS with Brian May, Roger Taylor
Express.co.uk
QUEEN and Adam Lambert tour Roadies in Lockdown have revealed how they, Brian May, Roger Taylor and the singer prepare for converts in a new behind-the-scenes video.
The first episode arrived this morning
– https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1301303/Queen-and-Adam-Lambert-tour-behind-the-scenes-video-soundcheck-Brian-May-Roger-Taylor
Aberdeen Evening Express
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
The rock group’s technical team are the focus of a new mini-series, which will air on Queen’s YouTube channel.
– https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/queen-releasing-lockumentary-about-tech-team-behind-their-global-tour/
Belfast Telegraph
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
The first episode of Roadies in Lockdown will air on June 26
– https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/queen-releasing-lockumentary-about-tech-team-behind-their-global-tour-39315087.html
Bournermouth Echo
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
Fans will be offered a glimpse into the world of the roadies working behind the scenes to ensure Queen and Adam Lambert’s touring stage show runs smoothly.
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https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/18541227.queen-releasing-lockumentary-tech-team-behind-global-tour/
The Evening Standard
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
The rock group’s technical team are the focus of a new mini-series on YouTube, recorded during lockdown.
– https://eveningstandard.podbean.com/e/queen-releasing-lockumentary-about-tech-team-behind-their-global-tour/
Express and Star
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
The first episode of Roadies In Lockdown will air on June 26.
– https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2020/06/25/queen-releasing-lockumentary-about-tech-team-behind-their-global-tour/
Louder/Classic Rock
Queen and Adam Lambert invite you to backstage in a new online series
Queen and Adam Lambert share the first episode of their new online ‘Lockumentary’ series – Roadies In Lockdown
– https://www.loudersound.com/news/queen-and-adam-lambert-invite-you-backstage-in-new-online-series
Metro
Queen to share behind-the-scenes look at tour in ‘lockumentary’ YouTube series
The legendary rock band has put together a new mini-series on YouTube – titled Roadies In Lockdown
– https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/25/queen-release-lockumentary-series-tour-12902418/?ito=cbshare
News247.U.S.
Queen And Adam Lambert Tour Behind-The-Scenes Video SECRETS With Brian May, Roger Taylor QUEEN and Adam Lambert tour
Roadies in Lockdown have revealed how they, Brian May, Roger Taylor and the singer prepare for concerts in a new behind-the-scenes video.oznQ5Yc26SA
– https://news247online.us/queen-and-adam-lambert-tour-behind-the-scenes-video-secrets-with-brian-may-roger-taylor/
Shropshire Star
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
The first episode of Roadies In Lockdown will air on June 26.
– https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2020/06/25/queen-releasing-lockumentary-about-tech-team-behind-their-global-tour/
Yahoo! News
Queen releasing ‘lockumentary’ about tech team behind their global tour
Tour video director Steve Price, who has worked with the band since 2014, created the “lockumentary”, titled Roadies In Lockdown, as a way to keep busy while off the road.
– https://nz.news.yahoo.com/queen-releasing-lockumentary-tech-team-100519431.html
Blabbermouth (U.S)
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Salute Their Crew in ‘Roadies In Lockdown’ Video Series
In this first episode we meet from his kitchen as well as from backstage and on stage Andy Bews, Stage Show Manager, whose role in the QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT touring production crew involves a myriad of different elements.
– https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/queen-adam-lambert-salute-their-crew-in-roadies-in-lockdown-video-series/
Bravewords (U.S.)
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT – ROADIES IN LOCKDOWN, EPISODE 1: “YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SHIRT OPEN IF YOU WANT” (VIDEO)
Queen + Adam Lambert have released episode #1 of the new series, Roadies In Lockdown.
– http://bravewords.com/news/queen-adam-lambert-roadies-in-lockdown-episode-1-you-can-have-your-shirt-open-if-you-want-video