In some cases, tour managers work closely with a tour publicist to ensure attendance of the shows, and those who work on smaller tours might take on additional duties, such as overseeing production elements like lighting and sound or working the merch table. From beginning to end, youll find our tours are the perfect way to take the stress out of travel. When a problem arises, whether it's due to a dispute with a promoter, a passport emergency, guest list gaffes, or the artist's own bad behavior, it's the tour manager's job to resolve the issue and restore peace. Perhaps most importantly, the tour manager manages the tour's finances, keeping a close eye on the money that comes in and out to ensure everything stays within the tour accountant's budget. Foals The official website of Foals News, Tour Dates, Videos. If there are media engagements planned-such as a record store appearance, a radio station visit, or an interview-the tour manager is responsible for making sure everyone is where they need to be. Tour managers create day sheets that detail each day's schedule and distribute them to the band and crew. The best tour managers are well-prepared for the issues and crises that sometimes arise on tour, and deal with them resourcefully and efficiently. They make transportation and lodging arrangements communicate in advance with concert producers and venue management to coordinate load-in, sound check, and set times convey the band's hospitality needs (backstage catering and dressing room setup) see to it that musicians and crew get to their next stop safely and on time and ensure that the artist's rider requests are met.

Tour managers take care of nearly every aspect of the lives of musicians and crew while on the road, providing organizational, administrative, and boots-on-the-ground support for the duration of a concert tour.

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