Touring & Gigging

How to book gigs, plan tours, manage logistics, and build a sustainable live performance career.

How to Get Gigs: The Complete Booking Guide for Bands

How gigging bands actually get booked — venue research, outreach templates, follow-up timing, and building a booking pipeline that compounds.

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The Touring Band Checklist: Everything You Need Before You Leave

A complete touring band checklist covers: logistics (all shows confirmed, accommodation booked, vehicle sorted,…

Live Show Logistics: Everything You Need to Handle Before the Gig

Before a live show, confirm load-in time, soundcheck time, set length, PA and backline situation, parking, and payment…

Band Tour Planning: How to Plan a Regional Tour Without Losing Money or Your Mind

Plan a band tour by running the financial math first (total fees minus travel, accommodation, food, and contingency),…