May 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Otto: the tour management app for independent bands
Otto centralises every detail of your tour (dates, transport, hotels, crew, guestlist, documents) in one place. Built for independent bands and small touring crews.
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May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
How to get booked at emerging music festivals: a practical guide
Bars en Trans, Mama Festival, Les Inouïs du Printemps de Bourges, Stereolux... How to build your submission package, target the right programmers, and land your first festival slots.
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Scaling from 50 to 500: growing your tour without losing control
How to structure your production when your tour starts growing: first real fees, an expanding team, larger venues, technical riders. A guide for the transition.
May 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Van touring mistakes that kill a tour before it starts
7 classic van tour mistakes: why they happen and how to avoid them. From the forgotten rider to unplanned accommodation, the survival guide for independent touring bands.
May 5, 2026 · 6 min read
How to run your own tour without a tour manager
A practical guide for independent bands managing their own tour, no TM, no production budget. Logistics, documents, crew, guestlist: how to actually pull it off.
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