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Inside the Playbook: Tom Windish on The Real Cost of Touring
Tom Windish joins The Manager’s Playbook to break down why big streaming numbers do not always translate into real ticket sales, and what it actually takes to build a long-term live career.
In this clip, Tom explains why artists should not be discouraged by playing smaller rooms, why superstar artists still need independent agents, and how great booking agents help create opportunities across promoters, festivals, cities, and markets.
We also get into the real cost of touring, how artists can tour smarter on a budget, why fan-shot content can be useful, and how patience, curiosity, and…
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