Touring can grow your fanbase and sharpen your live performance — but where do you start? This panel will cover the basics of planning a tour, booking gigs, budgeting, and staying healthy on the road. Hear firsthand from artists and tour managers who’ve navigated the highs and lows of life on tour and leave ready to hit the stage anywhere.

Panelists: Brendan McCarney (Double Denim Management/Paper Bag Records), Colleen Krueger (Music Calgary), Dan Bennett/TRANSIT (musician), Tys Burger, Dial Up (musician)

Moderator: Kyle Cunjak (Forward Music Group)

(Photo: Michael Grondin)