Topmusicanswers
Generally, you'll see artists work for a several months to a couple years on a record, finish it, spend six months settings up the release, and then ride on that album for around two years. Those two years will include heavy touring, lots of press, album promo, and creative work on a new record.
- How long do artist go on tour?
- When should an artist tour?
- How far in advance do artists announce tours?
- What do artists do after releasing an album?
How long do artist go on tour?
I'd say your average tour length for your average local band going out on the road would be around 2 weeks at most with 11 or 12 shows. You can tour for as long as you can book shows and don't run out of money. In my old band Sirens and Serenades we did tours for about 2 months straight at a time.
When should an artist tour?
For a tour containing mostly cities you've never been to before, I recommend starting this process at least five months out. You should have nearly all of the shows booked two months in advance of the first show so you have plenty of time to promote the tour.
How far in advance do artists announce tours?
Generally speaking touring bands tickets go on sale 3 months ahead of the show. The best way to know is to check the bands web site for date announcements.
What do artists do after releasing an album?
What To Do After You Release An Album
- Lyric graphics. If your lyrics can hold their own (I bet they can) this is a great way to add highly unique, shareable content to your social media. ...
- Behind the scenes. ...
- Trivia. ...
- Re-sharing press.
