Sam Boone is a Systems Engineer who got her start in the industry back in 2019 when she starting working with a local production company. Sam hit the road for the first time working as the Systems Engineer for Volbeat's 2022 tour. She has worked with various acts such as Lee Brice, Lindsey Stirling, and Miguel to name a few. Just this year Sam was awarded the 2024 NextGen Parnelli award for the work she's done as a systems engineer. You can follow her over on ⁠Instagram⁠ @officiallysamboone. Also, make sure to head over to her website www.samanthabooneaudio.com where you can check out all the amazing work she's done!

Timestamps:

(00:00 ) Introducing Sam Boone

(01:31 ) Icebreaker Questions

(04:28 ) An overview of what a Systems Engineer does

(07:54 ) Sam’s start working in audio

(12:09 ) Connecting and meeting her mentors

(15:47 ) First experience on tour

(17:46 ) Typical day as a touring Systems Engineer

(21:52 ) Overcoming challenges in her career

(24:47 ) Sam’s interest working in live events

(30:11 ) Highlights and milestones in her career

(35:13 ) Surprising things about the industry

(36:56 ) Maintaining a work-life balance

(40:32 ) Advice for aspiring live event professionals