So it’s time to book

your first tour

But where

do you even begin?

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Step 1Logical routing

Decideyou want to go

where

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Step 2Finding the venues

Should you be playing here?

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or here?

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Decide what size and type of room you should be

playing

Read every reviewbefore you decide

Step 3Reaching out

Email the booking contact

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Include Only the most

importantInformation

Shorthistory

PLACE TO HEAR yOUR

musicEstimated

drawAll important

links

Keep it short and sweet, but always include:

And most importantly...

SellYourself!!!

Step 4Following up

You should always follow upwhen you don’t hear back

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move onBut know when to

Step 5Promoting your tour

Your shows are booked

and the tour is all set

Time to relax...

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Now the real work begins

It’s time to

Promote!Promote!

Promote!

FriendsTell all of your

mediaContact the local

Draw a crowd

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