TITLE: Looking for a Tour Manager / Front of House combo for a fall tour
TOUR DATES: 9/29/25 - 11/20/2025
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes to passport + clean record - two Canada dates
TYPE OF VENUES: Venues ranging from 575 - 1500 capacity
TRAVELING IN: Sprinter van + trailer
HOTELS: Solo hotel room every night
PRODUCTION CARRIED: backline, rented audio control package, IEM, all mics
THE CREW: 5 band members + one driver/merch rep combo + TM/FOH = 7 people total
THE VIBE:
This band ranges in age from 27-31. They love each other and have tons of fun on the road. They are an LGBTQ+ friendly gang & a large group of this artist’s fans are a part of that community who love to form long lines at merch end of show. Some of this artists’ fans can be a bit intense. Would love for the TM/FOH to have a rapport with artist in case they are needed to politely maintain said fan’s energy.
On show nights, it is not uncommon for artist + a couple or all of the band to find a local gay bar and have some fun. When morning comes they respect lobby call time and are not a crew you will have to harass to be on time (some may have even woken up early to hit the gym). This is a respectful bunch.
The van rides on long travel days are quiet. They have been known to play Nintendo Switch together to pass the time, but for the most part, van rides can be pretty zen.
Seeking someone who is experienced as TM/FOH, but also knows how to read a vibe and be attuned to the needs of the band (first and foremost), the venues, mgmt, etc. This is a polite, respectful and considerate group. I want the leader of it to be confident, but mirror those attributes from top to bottom (to the stage hand who helps at load in, at FOH, to tour support and to the artist themselves). An ideal candidate knows how to problem solve and roll with the punches with a smile on their face. Management will be readily accessible, but would love someone who exhausts all options in a calm manner as we work in tandem. In conclusion, where my “can-do” personalities at :D
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advancing all hospo, hotels, travel
- Loading all info into Master Tour and keeping it updated in real time
- Streamlined communication with the band via group text
- Loading in & loading out alongside the crew/band
- Settling w/ venues
- Handling guest lists in tandem with mgmt
- Keeping track of expenses/payments received/end of tour report w receipts
- Mixing monitors from FOH
- This artist will have a VIP program. It will be advanced with the third party company and run by the drummer of the band pre-show. But something to note as they advance with venues in general.
- No merch responsibilities other than packing it into trailer with crew/band
POSITION BUDGET:
$450/ day + $20 PD
Flights, baggage, solo hotel room
As applicable: Hotel + ground transpo if coming in from out of state for LA based rehearsal
YOUR BACKGROUND:
You must have toured as a TM/FOH before. You must have toured as an audio engineer for at least 3 years. You must have toured as a TM for at least 3 years. Previous experience getting a van and trailer tour into and out of Canada is a huge plus. No cigarette smokers, marijuana smokers or heavy drinkers.
Looking for an ambivert who can thrive on their own, but are down for a hang if the moment presents itself. Can be someone who loves to get after it in the gym in the morn or night / or loves to re-coup in the zen of their hotel room. Someone who loves a local coffee shop and is inclusive in their adventures without expectations and can pitch off day activities if there is time, but be okay if things don’t pan out.