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Expert-defined terms from the Global Certificate in Music Tour Management course at LearnUNI. Free to read, free to share, paired with a globally recognised certification pathway.
ACM #
The Association of Country Music, a professional organization that promotes and supports country music and touring in the United States and internationally.
ADA #
The Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including music tours and events.
Advance team #
A group of touring professionals who travel ahead of the main touring party to prepare venues and arrange logistics for a music tour.
Agent #
A booking agent who represents a musician or band and is responsible for securing and negotiating performance contracts and tour dates.
Artist rider #
A document that outlines the specific needs and requirements of a musician or band for a performance, including technical needs, hospitality, and travel arrangements.
Backline #
The musical equipment, such as amplifiers and drums, that are provided by a venue for a performance.
BEO #
A briefing event order, a document that outlines all the details of a music tour performance, including load-in and load-out times, production needs, and contact information.
Box office #
The location where tickets for a music tour performance are sold, either online or in-person.
Bus call #
The designated time when the tour bus departs for the next destination.
Catering #
The food and beverages provided to the touring party and crew during a music tour.
CFO #
A chief financial officer, a senior executive responsible for the financial management of a music tour or touring company.
CITES #
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, an international agreement that regulates the cross-border trade of endangered species, including some musical instruments.
COVID #
19: A highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has had a significant impact on the music touring industry, requiring new safety protocols and restrictions.
Crew #
The team of professionals who support a music tour, including technicians, stage managers, and security personnel.
Crew meals #
The food and beverages provided to the touring crew during a music tour.
Day sheet #
A document that outlines the schedule and activities for a specific day of a music tour.
Delay #
A period of time when a music tour performance is delayed due to technical or logistical issues.
Departure lounge #
A designated area where the touring party and crew can relax and wait before departing for the next destination.
Dressing room #
A private space provided for a musician or band to prepare for a performance and relax before and after the show.
Drop #
The act of unloading equipment and supplies from a touring vehicle.
DUVET #
An acronym for "do use venue's equipment and trucks," a common arrangement in which a venue provides technical equipment and transportation for a music tour performance.
Electrical requirements #
The power needs and specifications for a music tour performance, including the number of amps and voltage required for stage lighting, sound, and other production elements.
Festival #
A large-scale music event featuring multiple artists and bands, often held outdoors and over several days.
FOH #
Front of house, the location where the sound engineer mixes and controls the audio for a music tour performance.
Green room #
A private space provided for musicians and bands to relax and socialize before and after a performance.
Guest list #
A list of individuals who are granted free admission to a music tour performance.
Hospitality #
The accommodations, food, and beverages provided to the touring party and crew during a music tour.
Hotel block #
A group of hotel rooms reserved for a music tour, typically at a discounted rate.
Input list #
A document that outlines the specific audio and technical needs for each musician or band member on a music tour.
Insurance #
A policy that provides financial protection for a music tour, covering potential losses due to accidents, illness, or other unforeseen events.
Load #
in: The process of moving equipment and supplies into a venue for a music tour performance.
Load #
out: The process of moving equipment and supplies out of a venue after a music tour performance.
Local crew #
The team of professionals who support a music tour at a specific venue, including stagehands, technicians, and security personnel.
Management #
The team responsible for overseeing the business and artistic aspects of a musician or band's career, including touring, recording, and marketing.
Merchandise #
The merchandise sold at a music tour performance, including t-shirts, posters, and other promotional items.
Monitor engineer #
The audio engineer responsible for mixing and controlling the audio that is heard by the musicians and band on stage during a music tour performance.
Monitor world #
The location where the monitor engineer mixes and controls the audio for a music tour performance.
Multi #
day festival: A music festival that takes place over several days, featuring multiple artists and bands.
Noise restrictions #
The regulations and limits on the volume of sound that can be produced during a music tour performance.
On #
site office: A temporary office set up at a music tour venue, used by the tour manager, production manager, and other touring professionals to manage the performance.
Per diem #
A daily allowance provided to the touring party and crew for food and other expenses during a music tour.
Promoter #
A company or individual responsible for organizing and promoting a music tour performance or festival.
Production manager #
A touring professional responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a music tour, including sound, lighting, and staging.
Rider #
A document that outlines the specific needs and requirements of a musician or band for a performance, including technical needs, hospitality, and travel arrangements.
Run sheet #
A document that outlines the schedule and activities for a specific day of a music tour.
Security #
The team responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the touring party, crew, and audience during a music tour performance.
Set list #
The list of songs performed during a music tour performance.
Sound check #
The process of testing and adjusting the sound system before a music tour performance.
Stage manager #
A touring professional responsible for overseeing the logistical aspects of a music tour performance, including stage setup, lighting, and cues.
Stage plot #
A diagram that outlines the placement and arrangement of equipment and musicians on stage during a music tour performance.
Staging #
The setup and configuration of the stage and equipment for a music tour performance.
Technical rider #
A document that outlines the specific technical needs and requirements of a musician or band for a performance, including sound, lighting, and staging.
Tour accountant #
A touring professional responsible for managing the financial aspects of a music tour, including budgeting, payroll, and expenses.
Tour booker #
A touring professional responsible for securing and negotiating performance contracts and tour dates for a music tour.
Tour bus #
A vehicle used to transport the touring party and crew during a music tour.
Tour coordinator #
A touring professional responsible for managing the logistical aspects of a music tour, including travel, lodging, and transportation.
Tour director #
A senior touring professional responsible for overseeing all aspects of a music tour, including management, production, and logistics.
Tour manager #
A touring professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a music tour, including scheduling, budgeting, and communication.
Tour press coordinator #
A touring professional responsible for managing the public relations and media relations