Road managers, also called tour managers, are responsible for everything that happens on tour. They get everyone and everything from point A to B, booking flights and hotels and arranging for the tour buses, trucks and limos. They rent, fix and transport equipment and make sure it's set up and taken down.
It's worth noting that tour managers often double as personal managers. This means that they not only oversee the logistics of the tour but also manage all aspects of an artist's life. They are responsible for not only ensuring a smooth-running tour but also ensuring the artist's happiness and well-being.
A tour manager (or concert tour manager) is the person who helps to organize the administration for a schedule of appearances of a musical group (band) or artist at a sequence of venues (a concert tour).
Artist management contracts outline the expectations, responsibilities and revenue splits straight from the get-go. There's simply too much to consider to leave it to a verbal agreement. How do you even remember what you've agreed to without having it all down in writing?
Road managers can be confused with tour managers. Generally speaking, though, tour managers work with upper-mid to large scale tours and are often granted a much greater degree of authority in tour operations.
The Tour Leader leads tour groups to places of interest and handles logistics while on outbound tours. He/She brings tour groups to destinations in the itineraries and provides any information requested by them.
Common Sections in Artist Management Agreements ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. BACKGROUND. Services Of The Manager. Rights And Authority Of The Manager. Term. Compensation. Accounting. Expenses.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver(s). If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
A tour operator agreement is a contract between a tour agency and a tour operator sets the terms and conditions of their business relationship. The contract includes details about what services will be provided, when, and what the compensation rate will be.
Negotiate with the management: it may be worth having a discussion with the manager to see if they are prepared to negotiate the terms of the agreement, allowing for an early termination on the basis that both parties mutually agree.