Stagehands work in York
Stagehands means building stages, decking and structures and rigging the show. Around York that means working York Racecourse plus Yorkshire weddings and festivals - paid day work, agreed direct with the company, £120–£180 a day.
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Anyone handy on a build who can keep up the pace. You set how far you'll travel - local only, your region, or anywhere in the UK - and the work comes to you.
Festivals near York that hire stagehands
The big events around York - Reading & Leeds (August), Tramlines (July), Deer Shed Festival (July) and Love to Be (September) and plenty more - all run on crew, and stagehands get booked for the build, the show and the strike. Get on the list and you're in front of the companies staffing them.
Common questions
How much do stagehands get paid in York?
Stagehands day work around York typically pays £120–£180 a day, agreed directly with the company. On CrewPool there's no agency taking a cut, so you keep all of it. See our guide to UK event crew day rates for more.
Do I need experience to get stagehands work?
No. You tick what you've done before AND what you'd be happy to try, so companies can take on willing hands. Anyone handy on a build who can keep up the pace.
What events near York hire stagehands?
Plenty - Reading & Leeds (August), Tramlines (July), Deer Shed Festival (July) and Love to Be (September) and the weddings, corporate days and private events across North Yorkshire. Add your name to the CrewPool list (free, 2 minutes), set how far you'll travel, and companies staffing them ring you direct.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Joining is free, forever. No registration fee, no deposit, no cut of your pay.
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