1. Introduction to Tour Management

1.1 Tour Manager Job Description: What Does a Tour Manager Do?

1.2 How to Start Your Touring Career

1.3 How to Create a Touring Resume

1.4 Tour Manager Salary: A Comprehensive Guide

1.5 Touring Careers: Music Industry Job Descriptions

1.6 How to Hire a Tour Manager

1.7 Understanding Deal Memos in the Live Music Industry

2. Pre-Tour Planning and Organization

2.1 Tour Management: Staying Organized

2.2 Tour Budget Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Guide

2.3 How to Create a Hospitality Rider

2.4 How to Make a Stage Plot and Input List

2.5 How to Create a Backline Rider

2.6 Touring Concert Production: Vendor Management

2.7 How to Create a Touring Gear Manifest

2.8 Trailer Pack Guide: Measure Twice, Cut Once

3. Tour Logistics

3.1 Tour Logistics: Ground Transportation

3.2 Tour Logistics: Routing & Driver Hours

3.3 Tour Logistics: A Guide to Booking Flights

3.4 Tour Logistics: Booking Hotels

3.5 How to Properly Advance a Show or Tour

3.6 Festival Advance: A Practical Guide

4. Touring Essentials

4.1 Touring Essentials: What to Pack for Tour

4.2 Tour Management Software: Choosing the Right Solution

5. On Tour Operations

5.1 The Road Ahead: Tips for Your First Bus Tour

5.2 Day Sheets: Navigating a Show Day

5.3 Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Tour Manager

5.4 Access All Areas: Understanding Tour Credentials

5.5 Tour Security: What to Expect at a Security Meeting

5.6 Backstage Pass: A Guide to VIP Concert Experiences

5.7 Plus One: How to Assemble a Guest List

5.8 The Power of the Setlist: How to Do it Right

6. Tour Accounting and Settlement

6.1 Tour Accounting: Understanding The Basics

6.2 Show Settlement: A Beginner’s Guide to Settling Concerts

7. International Touring

7.1 International Touring: Tips and Strategies for Success

8. Merchandise Management

8.1 Band Merchandise: A Roadie’s Guide to Merch World

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