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Hello Fellas,

Has anybody else found the back and forth messaging with venue mangers regarding logistics to be quite time consuming? I get that most of them have a lot on their plate that is prioritized above booking gigs but its just a bummer that this factor wastes a lot of my time.

Has anybody else had issues with this?

First time going on tour with friends. Im only one who plays guitar. How many songs should be enough for a 3 day tour?

Hey everyone - I'm about to embark on my first international tour and am flying with my primary guitar in checked luggage. Unfortunately I was not able to buy another seat for it or have it treated as special luggage (due to availability and restrictions) so checked luggage is my only option. I have bought an ESP hard case for it (it's an Eclipse) and my guitar tech has advised cushioning it further with t shirts or something - I'm planning on wrapping t shirts around it and then bubble wrapping it further (if possible) inside the case, then wrapping the case at the airport with luggage wrap...any advice? This is my first time flying with a guitar in checked luggage so I'm a bit nervous. The case is molded but I'm not sure if wrapping it further in a molded case would cause more harm than good?

Im thinking of getting this bass case and instead of having two bass guitars using it for a bass guitar and an electric guitar. Would there be any issues with this?

I have a couple developing clients that aren’t quite ready for a booking agent and will need to self-book. Does anyone have any experience using booking-agent.io? I’m only looking for current email addresses for talent buyers in smaller venues.

Ive been having trouble getting booked in my local area (SLO, CA)... :(

Could anybody give me tips and pointers?

Anything helps! :)

I've got a solo electro trip hop with live guitar act based in the US. Been a "pro" musician for over 15 years (make my living playing guitar gigs and teaching). My primary goal has always been to build an original music career/path. Starting to finally gain some momentum with streaming after releasing for a few years and with some solid collaborations--wondering if that will end up being the primary source to facilitate touring? I've tried the regional weekend touring/play small bars/clubs bit pretty extensively--went fine, but to make the jump to playing support slots/opening slots for larger touring acts, getting into festivals etc is what I'm after. What a mountain to climb....feel like I'm really close and then sometimes it feels like when will it ever happen. I have a couple of good friends in my genre who are out going on major runs. It feels impossible without an agent, but maybe it can be all DIY? Been applying to essentially every festival I can find to play--especially Europe, where they seem to have a more robust festival and touring scene for my genre that we do in the states. Hell I'd move my wife and I over there if it's more of a viable option. Appreciate wisdom from anyone out there!

Anyone here record every show they perform? I've built an app that helps artists and event organizers capture, package, and release complete recordings of every event. It’s called Meddly and I’m looking for testers.

The app is really easy to use:

1. Create an event
2. Setup as many mobile devices as you wish
3. Start recording
4. End recording.

Each event requires an event manager. Once the event manager starts recording, all additional cameras will begin recording. When the manager ends recording, all additional cameras stop recording. Meaning, a single person can control an army of recording devices at a click of a button.

After the event ends, almost everything is automated. All event videos are packaged, where teams can select what media to include during playback.

The final output is a video file with a consistent source of audio, and video that changes between available camera angles every couple of seconds.

If you're interested, check out the website and let me know what you think!

Hi folks

Heading out to the states next spring on a short run starting in New York with 10 dates between and finishing in LA.

Last time we hired a bus and although it was a great experience, I can’t afford it this time around. Looking at cheaper alternatives and have been recommended Bandwagon RV Rentals.

Doing a quick scan online, it seems like some people love them and some seem to think they’re the worst. Has anyone here any experience with them? I’m mainly concerned about what it’s like trying to sleep whilst it’s moving. That seems to be where they get their negative reviews.

Cheers

Hey Reddit. I'm obsessed with music. Mostly EDM and don't mind listening to other stuff. I work in music so I might dedicated my whole life to this S$%@. I'm kinda worried because I don't know what will happen. I'm 24 and still exploring. I enjoy DJing. I've have had a few rough moments and not so good times because of party attitudes and drunk people. But I guess that's part of it? I like doing events and want to be able to pursue/build something I am truly passionate about.

Any advice from current musicians and retired ones as well.

I just saw a fest line up and saw some of my local peers on it. Was wondering how people go about getting on festival line ups?

My band has way more followers, released music and plays more shows throughout the year than the other locals on the bill. Just wondering why I didn’t get hit up, or if I’m doing something wrong? I spoke to one of them and they said they just got an email out of the blue.

So I wonder if I’m being assertive/aggressive enough or I just keep grinding and elevating until they have no choice but to see my bands work.

Kinda bummed, but I know my band’s time is coming.

Just wanted to warn the community of a scam artist booking agent/tour manager who has been taking advantage of artists for at least 10 years under a variety of names and company names.

They go by "Eli Morris" but their full name is Tanner Jame Elias Morris. Their current company is called Gravity Talent, previously it was called the Motion Agency. They were previously based out of Little Rock, AR.

Most recently they stole approximately $20k from a touring package with a pretty popular headliner called WhoKilledXIX. They took deposits from all of the artists on the tour months before the tour to secure an RV, which was never rented.

Then the we were to leave for tour, they stole $6500 from their own grandmother to secure a lesser tour vehicle (a Ford Sprinter Van, very nice, but artists were promised bunks).

We didn't know about any of this until a few days into the tour, and they was the tour manager. Fucker refused to wear deodorant or shower (in a Sprinter van with 9 other dudes in the summer), drove at 90+ MPH while swerving and texting, and condescended to literally everyone from venue staff to local acts to the touring artists and crew.

The story is wild and long and gets real weird. If you care, here are some of our stories:

https://www.threads.net/@metalcorenightadam/post/DCCgEc7JUH1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUzjSLTCqT/?img_index=1

They also have a history of hiring stagehands and not paying, working as a talent buyer and not paying bands (then using the money to do a bunch of coke), and a ton of other shady shit.

Avoid at all costs.

I just released my debut EP a couple weeks ago, and we did a release show for it which did great! But now i'm trying to send emails to venues in my area to see if I could get in on the bill as a local opener. With no experience in this field, how should i format the email, and what are some good things to mention in the email?

Hey everyone!

If anyone in the this thread is looking for a travel agent to work with on their tours, let me know. Would love to help with your flights, hotels, rental cars, car service, you name it. We can help take all of that off your plate. Happy to help! DM me if interested or want to talk.

We specialize in entertainment and music and production touring travel.

Hey all,

I’m sure we all know that life on the road can be… well, unpredictable, to say the least! I’m looking for those unforgettable tour stories—the ones you end up telling over and over because they’re just that bizarre, funny, or downright unbelievable. From strange encounters to unexpected mishaps, supernatural experiences, and the downright surreal, or just a situation that left you thinking, “Did that really just happen?”—I’d love to hear about it.

Whether you’re a solo artist or in a band, drop your stories below if you’ve got any. What happened, and how did you handle it? Did it change how you think about life on the road?

Looking forward to reading what you’ve got. Thanks in advance for sharing!

Hi all, admin, please delete if not allowed, but I'd like to let everyone know I've started up a subreddit r/TourManagement specifically for tour managers to ask questions, share advice, or just chat with other tour managers about life on the road! if you'd be interested in joining please head over!

r/TourManagement

If you’re a tour manager, I'd love for you to take a few minutes to fill out a short survey. I'm keen to learn what features you rely on, what drives you nuts, and any ideas you have for making tour management easier and more efficient.

https://forms.gle/a1f4b8Ks7Pp91wVL7

I’ve just dropped the latest version of StageRadar, and it’s packed with new features! 🚀

StageRadar is your ultimate tool for finding venues for your music group and the ones you’ve rocked out at. It’s all about the community, so feel free to share the venues you know with other groups. Together, we’ll make it easier for everyone to find the perfect spot to jam! 🎶

Here’s what’s new in version 1.3.1:

🎉 Onboarding: We’ve added a quick guide to explain what StageRadar is and why it’s awesome.

📅 Date Tracker: Keep track of the venues you’ve added by marking the date they were added.

And guess what? StageRadar is completely free! 💸 The more we use it, the better it gets, so let’s spread the word and make it a community hub for music lovers everywhere! 🌍

For now, StageRadar is available only on iOS devices. You can download it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stageradar/id6645736317

Let’s rock out together! 🤘

Hey y'all. This sub has been super helpful as I started working with The Rock Orchestra for the last year. The group has been great to work with, and I've made a lot of money while being hauled around Europe, the US, and the UK. Nothing would make me happier than sourcing a colleague here to run around the world with! Only requirement is being badass!

Vocalist Auditions – The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Are you ready to take the stage and bring epic rock and metal hits to life? We're looking for talented vocalists to join The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, a touring ensemble that merges powerful symphonic sounds with legendary rock and metal anthems from the last 40 years.

About Us: A 12-piece orchestra and 2 dynamic vocalists performing unique arrangements of hit songs by iconic bands. We’ve toured extensively, delivering unforgettable performances with everything from classic rock to heavy metal, all in a stunning candlelit setting.

We are looking for a variety of vocal roles, both male and female. Current set list tunes could be re-arranged or songs added to fit your voice.

Our current setlist features:
-Female vocals in songs like Aerosmith’s Dream On, The Cranberries' Zombie, Evanescence’s Bring Me to Life, and Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters.
-Female background vocals in Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle, Queens of the Stone Age's No One Knows, and Metallica's Enter Sandman.
-Male vocals in Ace of Spades, No One Knows, Welcome to the Jungle, Rage Against the Machine's Killing in the Name Of, and Enter Sandman.

What We're Looking For:
-Versatile, dynamic vocalists with strong stage presence and the ability to perform in various rock and metal styles.-Experience performing live with a band or orchestra is a big plus, as is experience with in-ear monitors.-Passion for delivering powerful performances and connecting with audiences.

What We Provide:
Competitive performance, rehearsal, and travel pay, plus per diems
Tour Bus touring with single-occupancy hotel rooms on days off
100+ shows annually
Social media promotion and support
Performance photography

Audition Process:
Pre-screening round by video submission – Submit your Unlisted Youtube links by November 14th.

Finalists will be invited to a live audition in Boston on December 1st at the start of our Northeastern US tour.

What to Prepare:
2-3 rock or metal song that showcases your range and style, plus a 1-2 line biography and headshot.

Join us on our next adventure and be part of a truly electrifying live experience!

To apply: Submit your bio, headshot, and Unlisted Youtube links of your performance to trovoxauditions@gmail.com by November 14th.

Howdy, everybody. My band is going to EU/UK for the first time! Any airplane tips? Haven't been on a plane in 15 years....Thinking about getting the ENKI bass case to tag along with me, and a pelican for my pedal board with airtags inside.
Looking for any sort of advice, and anything is appreciated!

Hey yall!

Im going to try and sum this story up with only specifics.

I built a bill of 4 bands. They all said they are good to play in April of 2025. I emailed a known small venue in the area with our bill and they said we were second hold but are open for us to challenge first hold, because our bill was complete.

I challenged and won.

I let the bands know that we are booked at said venue and two out of the four bands let me know they don't like that venue for different reasons. I stand with the bands and understand where they are coming from. I have no problem booking at a different venue.

My question is.... how do I now release this hold that I friggin challenged to get without sounding like a dick? I cant email them and say "hey so you know how I challenged that hold - can you release it now because the bands say your venue has icky vibes" ...

How do I make this nicer / more professional?

Another option is I can book different bands for a show there 10 days later essentially changing the bill and show dates

Thank you for your advice!

Hello all,

My band is starting to work on booking a week long show run around the Midwest. For those with experience, do you recommend DIY or finding a booking agency to help secure shows/small guarantee?

Hello! My band beautiful freaks is back on the road for a mini tour (thank you to everyone who helped us with our national tour!!), and we had a fall through on our last tour date 11/2 Anyone know a good spot or a bill that could add another band between San Francisco and Seattle on 11/2?? Please hit me up!!

Gearing up for tour again.... can't wait.

I obvi see a bunch of venues in Salt Lake City.... but are there any venues or record shops or bars good for new wave or art rock type music in south utah?

Hey all! I’m a young guy who’s always had a habit of getting sick and just feeling like shit a lot of the time. Usually I just live with it, but my band is going on a long ass tour soon and I wanna be able to stay healthy/in shape leading up to it. Any advice for an underweight guy prepping for this lifestyle?

ALSO: if there’s any tips for preserving voice would be appreciated

On a sprinter tour. No dvd player. Anyone got any good bus games? We’ve already played “bag out the drummer” - need some fresh ideas!