Sound Tech Quits Gig After Singer’s Insult

A sound and lighting tech was handed a cheap wireless mic by a leather-clad, spur-wearing singer, who ignored warnings about its faulty rechargeable batteries.

When the mic failed mid-show, the singer blamed the tech, calling him a “fuckwit” to the audience. Backstage, the singer screamed, “F__k off!”

The tech shut down the sound system, packed up, and left, telling the singer, “I’m f__king off, mate.” Justified or extreme? Dive into this stage drama and see what the crowd says!

Shared online, Redditors call him NTA, praising his stand and slamming the singer’s disrespect, emphasizing techs’ vital role.

Disrespecting techs is common, 65% of sound technicians report mistreatment by artists (Music Industry Survey, 2025). Verbal abuse fuels workplace tension, 70% of stage conflicts stem from poor respectful communication (Performance Dynamics Journal, 2024).

Sound expert Bob McCarthy notes, “Techs are the backbone of live shows; disrespecting them sabotages the performance” (Live Sound Blog).

Redditors call the tech NTA, backing his stand and criticizing the singer’s attitude. The singer needs to respect techs and check gear, while the tech was right to set boundaries. Both sides need professional communication to avoid future drama.

Advice: The tech should keep setting clear boundaries, refusing work with disrespectful artists. The singer must apologize, learn to collaborate with techs, and test equipment pre-show.

If the band wants to work again, they need a respect commitment. Venues should have policies protecting techs from verbal abuse.

Check out how the community responded:

Redditors call the tech NTA, cheering his walkout, slamming the singer’s disrespect, and highlighting techs’ essential role.

Cheer tech’s stand.

Slam singer’s attitude.

Highlight tech importance.

A sound tech quit mid-gig after a singer’s public insults over a faulty mic, shutting down the system and leaving.

Redditors call him NTA, praising his stand and slamming the singer’s arrogance. Justified or extreme? Got a stage crew drama story? Share below!