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per diems

Per Diems: How to Pay Them and Still Save (Some) Money

21/01/2026 by Andy Reynolds
a graphic showing per diems, cash, tour bus to illustrate a post on paying per diems

Per diems can be a major expense in your tour budget. They also tell your crew exactly how much you value them. (In case you didn’t know: the term comes from the Latin “per diem,” meaning “per day,” and in touring it refers to the daily cash allowance you give each band and crew member … Read more

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    • What Does a Concert Tour Manager Do – Part Two
    • Creating a Budget for a Concert Tour
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