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How To Book a Music Tour: Video Series

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Finding a venue, planning a music tour, promoting a concert and working with other musicians are a couple aspects of touring that are discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  1. Planning how to market a music tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  2. Where you can find music venues is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  3. How to book a venue you want to play while on tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  4. Creating materials and releases for a press kit is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  5. Creating materials and releases for an electronic press kit is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  6. How to map out and plan a tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  7. Getting in touch with possible music venues is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  8. Figuring out the important numbers and statistical data for a music tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  9. Taking notes on your music tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  10. Stay in contact with venues and the press while on a music tour. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  11. Steps to take following the booking of a music venue is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  12. Incorporating additional musicians or groups into a tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  13. Finding someone to take care of publicity is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  14. Getting in touch with the press to make ensure that people hear about your tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  15. Establishing what you'll need to pack when going on tour is discussed in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  16. A merchandise display will appease fans and ensure that they keep listening. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  17. Fliers will help to get the word out about your concert on the streets. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  18. Keep in touch with fans and be prepared to send them further information about your band with a mailing list. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  19. Push your CD's or other recordings while on tour to boost sales. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  20. Earn respect and retain fans by performing with grace while on tour. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  21. Being courteous will gain respect and establish a rapport with other industry insiders when on tour. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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  22. Recovering and reflecting about a tour once it's over can help you learn from your mistakes and plan for future events. Learn more in this free video series that will ensure that your band is ready to hit the road before the tour begins.

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A concert tour is a series of concerts by a musician, musical group, or some number of either in different cities or locations. In the world of popular music, these concert tours can become enormous enterprises that last for several months or longer, are attended by hundreds of thousands or millions of people, and bring in millions of dollars in ticket revenue. Different portions of lengthy concert tours are known as legs of the tour. Concert tours are often administered on the local level by concert promoters, or in some cases by performing arts presenters.

Booking a music tour may be a little more difficult than it seems at first. It helps to learn from those in the music business who have gone on tour themselves in order to make sure that mistakes are minimized and that the tour is effective. In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to book a music tour, as well as provide a number of tips to make everything go smoothly. From creating a marketing plan to finding and booking music venues, these video instructions will teach you everything you need to run a tour. You'll learn how to make press kits, how to use a publicist, and how to be professional in your performances. When run properly, a music or concert tour can be very effective in earning money, gaining new fans, and re-affirming relationships with fans you already have.

 
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Athena Reich Athena Reich is a professional musician, actress, artist, singer, songwriter and coach for all of the above. She is based in New York City. Reich has released four CDs, toured internationally and has shared the stage with Sara McLachlan, Jim Carrey, Stephen Schwartz, Lisa Loeb and others. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has taught at Oregon State University, the Brooklyn Museum and the Manhattan New Music Project.dkdk

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