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Everything You Need to Know about Successful Touring – 31st March

04 March 2015

Join the MMF and long-time tour manager, Ian Dowdell to learn all about touring on a budget and the relationship between Artist Managers and Tour Managers. This event is suitable for anyone working with tour managers or managing their own tour and is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into the business of touring:

 

  • How to budget and common mistakes
  • Setting objectives and measuring results
  • What makes a good tour manager and the specific skills needed
  • Hiring process and practices
  • Artist Managers’ role in touring and the Tour Manager relationship

 

Ian Dowdell has over 13 years of experience managing numerous world tours with artists including Kate Nash, Rumer, Joe McElderry, Steven Adler (Guns ‘n’ Roses) and The Rifles among others. Ian’s business is prided on it’s focus on the artists’ needs and wellbeing as well as excellent relationships with artist management, record labels and tour partners.

Date: 31st March 15
Time – 6pm – 8pm
Venue: The Gallery, Unit 5, Tileyard Studios
RSVP: FREE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everything-you-need-to-know-about-successful-touring-tickets-16014155771

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