Winter Touring Safety & Etiquette For Artists On The Road

Touring season doesn’t end when summer does, but hitting the road in winter time, as rewarding and fun as it can be, brings with a variety of challenges that simply don’t apply in summer. Here we share some valuable tips for not just surviving, but also making a good impression when you’re traversing the snowy wastes.

In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Sam Bowman shares some key pointers for bands and artists looking to go on tour during the “off season” and how they can conduct themselves both safely and politely this winter.

“If you’ve ever been on tour before, you know how quickly things can change. You have to be able to think on your feet and act accordingly. While planning things as much as possible can help, not everything always goes according to those plans.

One thing to consider is being able to make “quick changes” to your wardrobe. As a touring musician, you probably already know that you can’t bring your entire closet from home with you on the road. Most musicians only pack a handful of things to wear, because it’s easier to travel light.”

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