10 Tips For Going On Tour in a Band!

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Last week i went on tour in my band & thought it would be fun to make a video of some tips and advice about going on a tour for those that are new to the world of touring, or to those who have toured before but want some new tips!
This is just my list, I'm sure there's lots of other things I could have mentioned - If I missed anything feel free to comment it below for other people to read your comment!
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[@RobGalley]

Hey guys - Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to my channel if you enjoyed this video & hopefully see you in the next one!

[@shaniyabisburg1844]

Would things help if you pretty much own your own van....?

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

What is a good type of van to accommodate 4-5 people plus the equipment. We are a tribute show looking for a good vehicle to transport lighting, sound and video equipment. Also, would it be safe to say that in some circumstances it would be cheaper to take a flight rather than to drive?

[@xLJx74x]

From a “fan” point of few I always like it when band members approached us to start conversations either at gigs or via social media, getting to know band members more always makes me keen to listen to their music more and share and support them x

[@RobGalley]

Laura-Jane Neagle Yeah I think it’s better for band members to approach fans! & I always enjoy getting to know people at gigs & going out after :)

[@illusionalfilms3792]

Going on my first tour in 3 months. I’m a professional dubstep performance dancer and I’m finally getting my dreams coming true. This helped a lot. Thank you.

[@sapphiremellor8458]

Im not even in a band but I live by alot of these rules following bands

[@RobGalley]

Sapphire Mellor following bands is kind of like having your own tour! So these tips are good for that too :)

[@rustynuggets666]

Boyfriend's girlfriend's partners... Just say it like it is, we are there to do a job.. It may be one of the coolest most enjoyable jobs anyone can have, however it can get hectic at times we don't need that added stress. We don't go to there jobs and breathe down there neck and put them down for not spending time with them.. we don't need it either.. also great point about bands sticking around, FUCKING STAY... you never know what you'll miss, we stuck around after a local show and after the show when everyone went home onr of the touring bands asked us on the rest of their tour because one of the supporting bands had an accident and had to pull out. We would have missed that opportunity had we just left.

[@sapphiremellor8458]

It annoys me when bands leave after their set seen it happen way too many times

[@yoiamhere4737]

Super cool info! I'm hoping to set up a mini first tour for my band, and it's always good to know!

[@riverwave720]

Great video, as always, Rob. Excellent tips that would make things run smoothly & I think it’s great that most UK bands get along & are totally cool, it’s not often that way in the US.

[@FlyingVHockey]

Great video dude!!

[@RobGalley]

FlyingVHockey thanks for watching!

[@sapphiremellor8458]

Oh great im in this haha

[@ajthemc]

i appreciate this video and your comments at the end all this work for 45min show but yes its worth it i wosh. i could tour but i cant do the long days like that

[@mo2wheelz74]

It’s one of my dreams to experience what being in a band and what touring life is like but the one thing that is holding me back is stage fright 😔🥺

[@Rachel-pj5pw]

Same. I also don't have any friends who play instruments and no way to make them

[@autumnlittle3929]

Dude don’t let that stop you i know how stage fright is but you’ll get use to it !x

[@hexxed4245]

Try to attend an open mic near you, it helped me alot

[@KevWhitehead]

Great vid Rob! Just a couple of tips to add for touring bands ... Never book breakfast at a hotel. Find a local Greggs shop ... they do a breakfast sandwich and a coffee for about £3.50 up till 11am. Also, if you want a really good meal find a Toby Carvery, a full home cooked roast meal for about £8!! Also, drummers, sort out some really worn crap sticks for when fans ask for your sticks ... I've had crew give away some of my new sticks before now!! Hope that helps!

[@cheeseplays847]

Can you upload a videos of you live

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

What is the best way to transfer par equipment (lights, haze machine, etc)? I am part of a Michael Jackson tribute act and we are looking to start our first tour. The trouble is that my co star lives in a different state. Any advice is appreciated.

[@RobGalley]

zeldaglitchgamer I used to work in a venue that had a lot of tribute acts come in. Just some decent padded flight cases, perhaps ones with wheels if you’ve got a lot of stuff to minimise movement, should be the best approach!

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

@@RobGalley that sounds great! Thanks for the tip

[@chriskostecki8777]

No fast food !!! Buy at Supermarket sales , if you can even maybe cook , do it yourself !!! I lived on elbow noodles and ragu sauce with sometimes weiners or sausage for protein for 3 month's for 10 dollars a week , cooked on a hot plate . 18 years later I built a $50,000 studio in 2005 !!! The road isn't mama's basement !!! Just an observation

[@Nick-me1ms]

What amps do you use on tour? Also would it be reasonable to bring a 2x12 instead of a 4x12

[@RobGalley]

Nick if anything a 2X12 would be better. 4x12s are just a bit unnecessary these days unless you’re playing huge venues

[@theiranxican7412]

Hey man, even a real good and punchy 1x12 cab can do the job no problem! The look at of it seems underwhelming but its gonna be mic'ed up anyway. All preference in the end. Me I just run direct with my rack unit and in ears and be sufficient enough. But that's just me.

[@Nick-me1ms]

The Iranxican I would do that but I don’t have the money for in ears ahah

[@ScottyWiard]

Replying a bit late, but my band runs all direct. No amps/cabs aside from the bass amp. Our Helixes and the direct out for the bass go into our IEM box, we bring our own mics. All the house has to do is plug in our tails, mic the drums, and put the faders up. Our monitors are self mixed and we don’t run drum mics in our monitors (we use a trash mic we put on the floor next to the kit). Saves set up/tear down time, saves sound check time, and probably most importantly, saves space in the trailer.

[@Nick-me1ms]

How long should a band exist before touring?

[@RobGalley]

Nick really depends on the band but I wouldn’t try to do a headline tour if you’ve never played anywhere other than your home town. I’d recommend getting a tour support slot with a bigger band with a bigger following ✌️ spend a good bit of time doing a few of those tours to get used to it!

[@Nick-me1ms]

Rob Galley yeah been thinking about trying to get on a little tour with a fairly big local band I’m a few months after we’re a little more experienced

[@alexanderweiser8801]

What if the band has 9 members ?

[@RobGalley]

Alexander Weiser I’m sure all things in this video will be the same! But I’d especially take note of the booking things as far in advance as possible 😂 trying to sort accommodation or travel for 9 people (& maybe some crew) last minute might be a nightmare! Thanks for watching ✌️

[@alexanderweiser8801]

Thank you a lot for answering

[@arn6377]

Alexander Weiser chuck someone in the boot

[@DuncanThomas-lq7lq]

Where did you play and when did you tour

[@RobGalley]

Duncan Thomas played all over the UK & still do, I’ve toured since around 2013 ✌️

[@DuncanThomas-lq7lq]

Thank you can you do a USA tour

[@imacooldude5643]

@@DuncanThomas-lq7lq this is me on a different account. If you could do a US Tour I would love to come

[@larrykhulmann6262]

Touring is the best community builder ever. The Arkhams used to tour with Al And The black Cats, Soul Reapin 3, Goddamn Gallows, Memphis Morticians, Hypnophonics, Slanderin, Limit Club, Tracer Bullet, Turbo ACs, season of nightmares, Tiger Piss and Sasquatch & The sickabillies. Those bands were inseparable for many years

[@floatyjam]

Is it bad to eat fast food constantly as you tour?

[@RobGalley]

Pretty much hah, but hey at least it’s fairly cheap…

[@sketchinbeats]

Obviously lol

[@Eddie_Mx3]

Stock up on ramen and learn to eat it dry. Water. Tuna. If you’re trying to save money and going to McDonald’s and five guys you’re wrong lol

[@donlakakwaaijazz5220]

Gigging is a job ,don't take girlfriends,no one takes girl friends to work

[@kungpao-wp2sq]

Never take your girlfriend on tour !!!! Trust me

[@Putjosedown]

Great video! My band is going on tour in a few weeks and this has helped me a lot. Gonna keep all these tips in mind for sure 🤌🏼