Booking Gigs & Touring

Will Dailey Launches Isolation Tour to Support Local Bars and Venues

Boston musician and community organizer Will Dailey has embarked on his Isolation Tour in support of local Boston venues and bars. Two weeks ago Dailey announced on his socials a virtual bar...

How Bands Can Use Google Maps to Plan a DIY Tour

I self-booked my first tour a few years back after finishing my...

Nervous Energy – How To Handle Pre-Gig Nerves

“ROCK CONNECTION” by david leprince is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 Your...

Exploring the UK’s Brexit Landscape for Musicians

The songwriter, artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio, who performs as BC Camplight,...

5 Tips for U.S. Musicians Applying for U.K. Visas

International artists are finding it increasingly difficult to secure visas to perform...

Learn how to book gigs, plan your band’s next tour and how to promote your live shows from Performer’s team of music industry experts and guest authors. Here you’ll find tons of helpful info about DIY touring, booking agents, selling merchandise on tour, tour routing tips, band insurance, and how to get more fans to your shows.

Some of our most popular articles about music promotion are below:

Dear Live Music Fan, Thank You
By Michael St. James on October 10, 2017
We, the music industry, ask a lot of you, the live music fan. [Editor’s note — it’s hard to know how to feel about live...
Master Tour: The Next Killer App For Your Band
By Michael St. James on June 20, 2017
If you’ve ever been on tour, no matter the size, you know that the hardest part is everything but the few hours you play. It’s...
5 Ways to Mitigate Risk & Avoid Insurance Claims on the Road
By Benjamin Ricci with Lorena Hatfield on May 24, 2017
Here are 5 Easy Ways for Your Band to Mitigate Risk & Avoid Insurance Claims During the Summer Touring and Festival Season. THE TOUR VAN CHECKLIST...
How to Prevent Stolen Gear on Tour
By Colin Smith on November 10, 2016
After their performances, indie-folk group Watching for Foxes don’t waste much time before tearing down their set, thanking the booker and collecting pay, and schlepping...
Why Your Band Should Purchase Liability Insurance Ahead of Time
By Benjamin Ricci on October 31, 2016
Our friends at K&K Insurance want to save you headaches, and more importantly, time and money, while out on tour. Here’s a quick tip about why...