A tour tailormade for you & your budget

Bringing a live show to life is a complex symphony of logistics, technical expertise, and creative vision. That's where a dedicated Tour Production Manager becomes indispensable. Far more than just an organizer, we are the architects of your tour, ensuring every element, from the first load-in to the final encore, runs flawlessly.

What We Provide:

Our comprehensive production management services cover every facet of your tour, allowing artists and their teams to focus on what they do best – performing. Here's a glimpse of what we bring to the table:

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: We work closely with you to understand your artistic vision and translate it into a realistic and efficient tour plan. This includes detailed budget creation, cost-saving strategies, and meticulous financial oversight throughout the entire process.
• Logistics & Advance Work: From coordinating transportation for band, crew, and equipment (buses, trucks, flights) to booking accommodations and catering, we handle all the intricate logistical details. We "advance" each show, communicating your precise technical and hospitality riders with every venue and local production team, ensuring they are fully prepared for your arrival.
• Technical Oversight: We are the bridge between your artistic needs and the technical realities of each venue. This includes managing sound, lighting, video, staging, and rigging requirements. We ensure all technical specifications are met, equipment is sourced and maintained, and the crew is expertly managed for seamless setup and breakdown.
• Crew Management & Scheduling: We assemble and manage a skilled and experienced touring crew, from FOH engineers to lighting designers, stage managers, and technicians. We create detailed schedules, manage their workflow, and foster a positive and productive working environment.
• On-Site Problem Solving: The live environment is unpredictable. Our experience equips us to anticipate challenges and swiftly implement solutions, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining the show's integrity, no matter what arises.
• CAD Design & Visualisation: A key element of our service is the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Before a single piece of equipment is loaded onto a truck, we create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings of your stage plot, lighting rig, video screens, and overall production layout. This provides:
  
  • Accurate Planning: Precisely mapping out equipment placement, cable runs, and power requirements.
  • Venue Compatibility: Ensuring your production design fits perfectly within each venue's unique dimensions and capabilities.
  • Enhanced Communication: Providing clear visual blueprints for your crew, venue staff, and suppliers, eliminating ambiguity.
  • Pre-visualization: Offering realistic 3D renders that allow you to see exactly how your show will look from various angles, facilitating creative approvals and adjustments before significant investment.

By entrusting your tour production to us, you gain a dedicated partner committed to delivering an exceptional, stress-free touring experience, from concept to curtain call.

In essence, an Artist liaison Manager is a vital part of the event planning and execution process, ensuring the artist has everything they need to deliver a successful and enjoyable performance. 

Serving as a bridge between event organizers and performing artists, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all involved. We can handle communication, address afacilitate  the  needs and all aspects of the artist's performance, including logistical support and backstage management. 

Communication and Coordination:

Acting as the main point of contact for artists, managing all communication related to the event. 

Logistics and Backstage Management:

Proficient in handling artist advancement, rider management, catering, and ensuring the backstage area is well-organized and equipped. 

Problem-Solving:

Address any issues or emergencies that may arise during the event, ensuring the artist's performance is not disrupted. 

Relationship Building:

Foster positive relationships with artists and their teams, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Meet-and-greets offer unforgettable moments for fans and a valuable opportunity for bands to engage with their audience. To ensure these events run like a well-oiled machine, 

We Define Your Goals & Format: Before anything else, you decide what you want to achieve and we do the rest. Is it a quick photo opportunity, an autograph session, or a more intimate Q&A? This will dictate the format, time commitment, and necessary resources. Consider the band's availability and energy levels – a tired band won't make for a great fan experience.

VIP Experiences 

Let us look after your Guests, Fans Or Competition Winners

Concert accreditation

Concert accreditation is an essential process for anyone who needs to access restricted areas at a live music event. This typically includes photographers, videographers, journalists, road crew, band personnel, security, and sometimes even specific fan groups or VIPs. The accreditation pass, often a laminated badge or wristband, grants specific access levels to different zones within the venue, such as backstage, the photo pit, dressing rooms, or specific production areas.

Security is a paramount concern, and accreditation helps event organizers control who is where, ensuring the safety of artists, crew, and the audience. Without proper accreditation, access to these areas is strictly prohibited, regardless of one's role or purpose.

TOUR - Press & Media

Get in touch to discuss how we can assist with interviews and all Press & Media needs.

If you require a Tour Stage Manager we will provide the backbone of a touring production, ensuring that all practical aspects run smoothly and efficiently, allowing the show to be presented successfully at each venue..

Black Melon will handle  all aspects from rehearsals to on-stage performances. We can manage logistics, maintain equipment, and liaise with venues and personnel, playing a crucial role in the overall success of a touring show. 

Logistics and Transportation:

Planning and managing the movement of equipment, crew, and cast between locations. 

Venue Management:

Liaising with venue staff, ensuring set-up and take-down procedures are followed, and addressing any logistical issues. 

Equipment Maintenance:

Overseeing the maintenance of props, set pieces, and technical equipment to ensure they are in good working order. 

Rehearsal Support:

Assisting  during rehearsals, including scheduling, note-taking, and providing support for technical rehearsals. 

Performance Management:

Taking charge of the show during performances, managing backstage operations, and ensuring cues are given accurately. 

Communication:

Acting as a central point of communication between the creative team, technical crew, and cast, ensuring everyone is informed and coordinated. 

Problem-Solving:

Addressing any issues that arise during the tour, whether logistical, technical, or related to the artist and cast. 

Having a dedicated Wardrobe & Makeup Manager, we ensure the artists look and feel their best, delivering a visually stunning performance every single night. our services are tailored to the unique demands of a rock and roll tour, combining creativity with meticulous organization to keep the show running smoothly.

• Costume Design & Sourcing: Collaborating closely with the band and management, we can provide a wardrobe Manager to assist design and source stage-ready costumes that align with artist. This includes everything from custom pieces to off-the-rack selections, ensuring durability and impact.
• Makeup & Hair Concepts: Developing dynamic makeup and hair looks that enhance the band's stage presence, considering lighting, performance energy, and individual artist preferences.
• Budget Management: Creating and adhering to a comprehensive budget for all wardrobe and makeup expenditures, including materials, special effects, and on-the-road necessities.
• Styling Bibles & Lookbooks: Producing detailed guides for each artist's stage looks, including step-by-step makeup application, hair styling, and costume changes, to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Daily Wardrobe Maintenance: Handling all aspects of costume care, including cleaning, repairs, alterations, and packing, to keep every outfit show-ready.
• Makeup & Hair Application: Providing professional makeup and hair styling for all artists before each performance, adapting to specific setlists or visual requirements.
• Quick Changes & Backstage Support: Managing rapid costume and makeup changes during the show, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining the high-energy flow of the performance.
• Costume & Kit Logistics: Overseeing the transport, organization, and security of all wardrobe items, makeup kits, and styling tools across tour stops.
• Emergency: Always having a contingency plan for unexpected spills, tears, or makeup mishaps, with a fully stocked emergency kit and quick-thinking solutions.

Please enquire for Tour Technical Support

we can cover LX, Sound Op's and Followspots with our extensive list of professional freelancers.

Please enquire for Tour Backline Support with our extensive contact lists across the UK we have access to it all

Please enquire for Load In & Load Out support Crew

Please enquire for Tour Transport and Logistics

Please enquire for Tour Catering

Please enquire for Tour Merchandise requirements