The hidden power of live events

Concerts are all about the music, the energy, and the experience. But what about everything that makes the show possible? From tour buses to massive stage setups, there’s an entire unseen world behind live events.

In this episode, Kim and Drew explore how concerts are powered in ways most people never notice. From engines moving artists and equipment to generators keeping the lights and sound alive, they uncover the surprising role Cummins plays in making unforgettable experiences happen.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Cummins engines keep concerts moving, from the road to the stage
• The surprising ways Cummins powers stadiums, landmarks, and live events
• Why working at Cummins changes how you see the world around you

Additional Resources

• Rising to the challenge: Cummins 2027 X15™
• Steering success: Cummins named Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation 
• Seven things you may not know that Cummins powers
• cummins.com/podcast

Dive into the conversation:

(00:31) Imagining the concert experience

(01:02) Introductions

(01:11) Drew’s transition from news to Cummins

(02:10) Cummins' role in making concerts happen

(03:31) Cummins engines in tour buses and trucks

(05:19) Power behind landmarks and venues

(06:07) Tailgating and brand loyalty for Cummins

(07:45) Cummins engines' reliability and longevity

(09:00) Concert experiences and power outages

(10:16) The impact of Cummins on nationwide infrastructure

(11:29) Takeaways