As 2025 comes to a close, Just a Bunch of Roadies (JABOR) is proud to reflect on a year defined by growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. Thanks to the dedication of roadies, partners, volunteers, and supporters across the live events industry, JABOR continued to prove what’s possible when our community comes together in service.

Responding Where the Need Is Greatest

Humanitarian response remains at the heart of JABOR’s mission. In 2025, JABOR teams and partners:

• Built a community kitchen and cafeteria in the Guna Yala Territory of Panama

• Launched mini-grants empowering industry workers to lead their own humanitarian projects

• Helped transport 450 hospital beds across the U.S. for use in international crisis zones

• Hosted a fundraiser at Riot Fest in Chicago supporting local homeless shelters

• Provided financial support to Loaves & Fishes Minnesota and the Lancaster County Food Hub

• Coordinated the shipment of 12 sea containers of medical supplies to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Together, this aid—valued at nearly $4 million—will support hundreds of thousands of individuals and families worldwide.

Building Stronger Connections

In 2025, JABOR launched a new website featuring the Join the JABOR Crew Call, making it easier than ever for live entertainment professionals to raise their hands and respond when help is needed. This tool has strengthened JABOR’s ability to mobilize quickly and grow its national network of volunteers.

Investing in the Next Generation

This year also marked the launch of Future Creators, JABOR’s flagship workforce-development program for young people interested in live entertainment careers. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, equipment exposure, and service projects, Future Creators connects professional opportunity with humanitarian values. Events were held in Chicago and Denver, with plans to expand to additional cities in 2026.

Supporting Our Own

Looking ahead, JABOR will launch Charlie’s Hugs in 2026, providing small grants to roadies facing financial hardship or mental-health challenges. JABOR also continues to offer scholarships for industry-related education and hosts an industry-wide job board to connect people with meaningful career opportunities.

Industry Leadership

JABOR was also proud to once again play a key role in bringing THE Conference Live at Lititz to life—an event that continues to foster collaboration, generosity, and innovation across the live events industry.

As we look toward 2026, we’re energized by what’s ahead and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. Thank you for showing the world what roadies can do.