Volunteer Application

Welcome to the Red Velvet Presents Live Events Team

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Red Velvet Presents, the live events division of Red Velvet Studios.

Our team is a volunteer community of musicians, artists, creatives, and passionate individuals who come together to help create unique live music and cultural experiences throughout Los Angeles.

By being part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in live events, contribute your skills, explore new areas of creativity, and help bring unforgettable experiences to life. Whether you're interested in photography, video, live sound, event production, hospitality, marketing, or simply lending a helping hand, there are many ways to get involved.

This is also a chance to build your portfolio, develop real-world experience, meet like-minded creatives, and make meaningful connections within Los Angeles's music and arts community.

Please let us know which areas you're most interested in helping with. This allows us to understand your strengths, interests, and availability so we can match you with opportunities where you'll enjoy contributing and continue growing.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Red Velvet Presents team. We look forward to creating something amazing together.

Volunteer Information

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If you would like to send examples of your portfolio, resume, photography, video work, or past experience, you can email them to submissions@redvelvetstudio.com.

Stay Connected Before the Event

Please follow Red Velvet Studios on Instagram so you can stay updated on event announcements, artist lineups, behind-the-scenes content, and volunteer opportunities.

Follow us on Instagram: @redvelvetstudiosla
• Check our Instagram regularly for event updates and announcements
• Be responsive to messages from the Red Velvet Presents team before an event
• Arrive on time and communicate early if your availability changes
• Be prepared to represent Red Velvet Presents professionally when interacting with artists, guests, venues, and other team members

How Would You Like to Get Involved?

Select the areas you are interested in helping with at our upcoming events.

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• Capture performances, artists, guests, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Take high-quality photos for Red Velvet Presents marketing and social media
• Must own your own camera equipment and bring it with you to the event
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• Document the entire event like a documentary, capturing the full story and energy of the night
• Film performances, artist interactions, audience reactions, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Capture both long-form footage and short-form clips for Reels, TikToks, highlights, and event recaps
• Help create content that showcases the experience of Red Velvet Presents events
• Must own your own video camera equipment and bring it with you to the event
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• Create Reels, TikToks, Stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content
• Interview artists, guests, and event attendees when needed
• iPhone 14 Pro Max or newer preferred
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• Make announcements and introduce performers
• Engage the crowd and help keep the event moving
• Bring positive energy and confidence on the microphone
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Equipment You Will Be Working With • Midas MR18 digital mixer controlled wirelessly from an iPad or laptop
• Two Alto TX410 powered speakers used as the main Front of House (FOH) PA system for the audience
• Two Alto TX410 powered speakers used as stage monitors for performers
• Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer pedal available for additional vocal processing, effects, enhancement, and vocal tone shaping
• Microphones, microphone stands, XLR cables, DI boxes, instrument cables, and other live sound equipment

Live Sound Responsibilities • Set up, position, and connect all sound equipment for the event
• Configure the Midas MR18, connect the control device through the dedicated router, and ensure stable wireless control
• Run sound checks with all performers and create a balanced Front of House (FOH) mix
• Build and adjust individual monitor mixes so performers can clearly hear themselves on stage
• Manage the live sound mix throughout the entire event and troubleshoot any audio issues
• Cue and run digital backing tracks from a Logic Pro session during performances
• Assist with load-in, breakdown, and proper organization of all audio equipment
• If assisting with transportation, help pick up, load, transport, unload, and return audio equipment as needed
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• Operate artist visuals and video playback during the full event
• Create playlists, transitions, and loops using software such as QLab
• Keep projection aligned, angled, focused, and running smoothly
• Troubleshoot playback, display, and connection issues when needed
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Step 1: Set Up the Check-In Area • Set up the folding table near the event entrance
• Add the tablecloth so the check-in station looks clean and professional
• Set up Red Velvet Presents / Red Velvet Studios signage so guests know where to check in
• Set up a couple of chairs and organize the entrance area before guests arrive

Step 2: Prepare Ticketing & Payment Systems • Get the iPad ready before doors open
• Open the guest list, ticketing system, or check-in list
• Set up the POS system and make sure the credit card reader is connected to the iPad and working properly
• Have our Venmo payment information ready for guests who need to pay at the door

Step 3: Welcome Guests & Verify Admission • Welcome guests to the event in a friendly and professional way
• Ask guests if they already purchased a ticket
• Look for their name on our guest list or ticketing system
• Confirm that every guest has a valid ticket or approved admission before allowing them to enter
• Give guests a wristband after their ticket or admission has been verified

Step 4: Handle Guests Without Tickets • If a guest does not have a ticket, they must purchase one before they can attend the event
• Show guests how to purchase a ticket online, pay through our Venmo account, or pay using the iPad POS system and credit card reader
• Do not allow anyone to enter the event without a valid ticket, approved admission, or completed payment

Step 5: Manage the Door During Arrivals • Be comfortable spending approximately 1–2 hours stationed at the entrance/check-in area
• Manage the line, answer basic event questions, and keep the entry process organized
• Keep the iPad, wristbands, guest list, payment information, signage, table, and check-in area organized
• Communicate with the event team if there are ticketing issues, guest list problems, or questions about entry
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• Great for someone who has a lot of friends, knows a lot of people, and enjoys inviting others out
• Help bring a crowd to the event by inviting people through DMs, texts, social media, and personal outreach
• Share event links and encourage friends, contacts, and plus-ones to attend
• Help support ticket sales and grow the audience for each event
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• Help promote events through posts, stories, reposts, and online platforms
• Share flyers, event pages, and artist announcements
• Help build awareness for Red Velvet Presents events
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• Help with flyer distribution and poster promotion
• Place flyers or posters in approved local areas
• Support visibility for upcoming events around Los Angeles
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• Help find possible event spaces through Peerspace, Giggster, colleges, businesses, theaters, and personal connections
• Look for venues that fit live music showcases, mixers, and creative events
• Share location leads with the Red Velvet Studios team
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Transportation Requirements • Must have a reliable vehicle with enough room to transport event equipment, supplies, tables, signage, and production materials
• Must be able to drive and safely transport event supplies around Los Angeles
• SUVs, trucks, vans, hatchbacks, or larger vehicles with open trunk/storage space are preferred
• Must be available to drive to our Mid-City Los Angeles storage location near Burnside Ave, 90036, before the event to pick up supplies
• Must be available to return all supplies back to the same Mid-City Burnside Ave, 90036, location at the end of the night

Before the Event — Pickup & Load-In • This role must arrive extra early before guests and performers arrive
• Drive to the Mid-City Burnside Ave, 90036, pickup location on the day of the event
• Pick up event gear, supplies, and materials from the storage location
• Load event supplies into your vehicle and transport them to the event space
• Carry equipment and supplies into the venue
• Help set up event materials, tables, chairs, signage, lighting, audio gear, decorations, and other production items

After the Event — Tear Down & Return • Must stay extra late after the entire event is over to help with teardown and load-out
• Pack up tables, signage, supplies, equipment, decorations, and all event materials
• Load all event supplies back into your vehicle
• Drive the supplies back to the original Mid-City Burnside Ave, 90036, storage location
• Unload and return all items before completing the night

Time & Physical Commitment • This role requires coming earlier than most team members and staying later than most team members
• Must be comfortable lifting, carrying, moving, packing, and organizing event supplies and production gear
• This role is best for someone reliable, physically able to help with load-in/load-out, and comfortable using their vehicle for event transportation
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• Help wherever needed to keep the event running smoothly
• Support setup, guest experience, artist support, and event flow
• Be flexible, reliable, and ready to work as part of a team

Role Location & Transportation

If you selected any role above, please tell us what part of Los Angeles you live in. If you selected one or more roles that involve driving, transporting equipment, picking up gear, street marketing, venue scouting, or bringing production equipment, you will only be asked the transportation questions one time.

Driving / Equipment Transportation Details

Required only once if you select one or more roles that involve driving or transporting gear.

The LA location field becomes required when at least one role is selected. The driving and gear transportation fields appear one time and become required only when at least one driving/transportation-related role is selected.

Availability

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Future Volunteer Opportunities

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