🚌 Touring

Should you contact venues yourself?

What is the witholding tax for American musicians for shows they perform in the UK?

How do I route a tour smartly?

Don't want to drive 8 hours every day. Also searched as: tour routing tips; band tour planning; tour logistics

What does 'advancing a show' mean?

Heard the term, don't know what to do. Also searched as: advance a show; tour advancing email; what is advancing

What sells at the merch table?

First tour — what should I bring? Also searched as: band merch table tips; tour merch sales; what to sell on tour

How do bands stay sane on tour?

Three weeks in a van sounds rough. Survival tips? Also searched as: touring health; band tour wellness; life on the road

How do I book my first tour?

Want to play 5–10 cities. Where to start? Also searched as: book first tour; DIY tour booking; how to tour

How do I play to a small/empty room?

Tour stop with 8 people. Mentally hard. Also searched as: small crowd shows; empty venue tour; playing to small audience

Do I need a tour manager?

When does it make sense to bring one? Also searched as: tour manager hire; when get tour manager; TM band tour

How do I land opening slots on bigger tours?

How do I get 'support act' opportunities? Also searched as: land opening slot; support act tour; how to open for bigger band

What should I pack for a 2-week tour?

First tour — what do I forget? Also searched as: tour packing list; band gear essentials; what to bring on tour

How do I budget a small DIY tour?

Don't want to lose money. Realistic numbers? Also searched as: DIY tour budget; tour costs; how much money to tour