Creative Commonsense: A workshop with Craig Calhoun

Creative Commonsense: A Live Sound & Stagecraft Workshop with Craig Calhoun What actually happens between stepping on stage and delivering a great live performance? Creative Commonsense is a hands-on workshop designed to give artists and performers a better understanding of live sound, stagecraft and the technical side of performing. Facilitated by Craig Calhoun, this practical session will take participants through the fundamentals of live performance, covering everything from soundchecks and stage setup to monitoring, communicating with sound engineers and working alongside technical crews. With a seven-piece live band involved in the session, participants will have the opportunity to explore these concepts in a live setting, gaining practical insight into how different elements come together on stage and what goes into creating a smooth performance. Whether you're an emerging artist, vocalist, instrumentalist, performer or music student, this workshop is an opportunity to build your technical knowledge, ask questions and develop greater confidence in live performance environments. What you'll explore: • The fundamentals of live sound and stagecraft • Understanding stage setups and equipment • How soundchecks work and how to prepare for them • Understanding monitors and on-stage sound • Communicating effectively with sound engineers and technical crews • Working with musicians and navigating a live band setup Sunday 22 November 2026 Time: 11am Venue: Captain Cook Hotel, Sydney Tickets: $15 BECOME A FREE MEMEBR HERE LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Places are limited to keep the workshop hands-on and allow for meaningful interaction with Craig and the musicians, so register early to secure your place. Presented by Black Music Alliance Australia (BMAA).