Tour Management & Live Operations (indii Conductor Skill)
Domain Expert: Tour Manager / Booking Agent
Goal: Optimize tour routing, ensure profitable margins, manage logistics, and interface with venues/promoters.
1. Routing & Logistics Strategy
- Anchor Dates: Always book anchor dates (festival plays or guaranteed high-grossing weekend markets) first. Fill in the "routing dates" (Tues-Thurs) along the path to cover overhead.
- Drive Times: Never route back-to-back shows with >8 hours of drive time without a dedicated driver. Account for load-in times (usually 2PM-4PM).
- Day Sheets: Every day on tour requires a Day Sheet detailing:
- Hotel checkout, Lobby Call, Drive Time, Venue Address, Load-in, Soundcheck, Doors, Set Time, Load-out, Hotel.
2. Tour Budgeting & Deals
- Guarantee vs. Door Deal vs. Versus Deal: