Concert tour managers are project managers, travel agents, book-keepers and HR all in one – can they charge the same? In short: There is no official survey of UK concert tour manager pay, but comparable work gives a clear benchmark: UK project managers earn a median of around £540 a day (£575 in London), while … Read more
The author, a tour manager with over 30 years of experience, argues that festival slots are often promoted as essential career milestones for emerging music artists but rarely deliver meaningful career advancement. Drawing on academic research and personal experience, he contends that any streaming or visibility boost from festival appearances is typically short-lived and tied … Read more
Illegal and Dangerous – the Overweight Splitter Van The splitter van is the workhorse of UK/European touring. And its probably overweight. This has legal and financial implications for you and your artists. In short: An empty splitter van is already close to its legal weight limit, so once loaded with band, crew, backline, and merch, … Read more
In short: UK touring artists and crew need an A1 certificate from HMRC to prove they only owe UK National Insurance while working in the EU, and it’s currently taking six to eight months to arrive — so apply well before any EU dates (use the faster CA3837 route if touring imminently). If it hasn’t … Read more
The How (and Why) of Hiring a Concert Tour Manager – by a Concert Tour Manager When to bring in a concert tour manager and how to pick the right one – a guide written for artist managers based in the UK. So, you think you need to hire a concert tour manager. You have … Read more
Learn how to effectively communicate with monitor engineers during live performances. Master sound terminology, hand signals, and troubleshooting tips for perfect stage sound.
Everyone who is important will want the AAA pass. How do you decide who gets all access – and where exactly does all access get them?
The contract rider and the contract for a concert – what is the difference? This article, written by a tour manager, shows you the difference with an example rider.
A quick guide to using expiry dates and version numbers on input lists, stage plans, catering riders, and other docs for concert touring. Written by a tour manager.
The contract is between the artist and the concert promoter, but is issued by the booking agent. This article explains the process and key clauses.
