Gift ideas for a live event technician //

What actually helps on a load-in

A head torch with a red-light mode: it lights the hands without dazzling colleagues or spilling into the wings during a show.

A good multi-tool on the belt, for the small fixes that can't wait for the toolbox.

Handling gloves: flight cases, stage decks and trusses are hard on hands.

An insulated bottle or mug: days start early, end late, and control-room coffee goes cold fast.

Protecting the ears, the main tool

For a sound technician, hearing is the main tool. Good hearing protection, or custom-moulded plugs made by a hearing-care professional, lasts for years. Custom plugs need a fitting, so a voucher or a contribution works better.

Organising and marking gear

A roll of coloured gaffer tape, permanent markers and a sturdy notebook get used every day: tagging a cable, writing a cue list, marking a spot on stage.

Stickers have a real use: you spot your flight case, laptop or desk at a glance, and show your crew humour. They also make an easy small gift to slip into an envelope.

By budget

Under €20: a sticker pack, coloured gaffer tape, markers, a notebook.

€20 to €60: a head torch with red light, handling gloves, an insulated bottle.

Over €60: a good multi-tool, or a contribution towards custom hearing protection.

NOT MY DPT stickers

NOT MY DPT is a sticker brand made for live event people: control-room, production and tech humour, on matte vinyl cut to shape. They come in packs of 3 (€15), 5 (€19) or 10 (€29), shipping included in Europe, made to order in the European Union.

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