Here are the basic steps you can take to become a tour manager: Pursue relevant education. Some employers may require a bachelor's degree, while others need only a high school diploma or certificate. Gain experience. Develop a professional network. Perfect your social skills. Identify a mentor.
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.
As modern concert touring involves complex financial, legal and technical arrangements, the booking agent or artist manager hire a tour manager to organize the logistics, personnel, communications and schedule. Concert tour managers are usually freelancers working on a tour-by-tour basis.