Tour Manager
Tour ManagerAll-Nashville Roadshow (ANRS) The All-Nashville Roadshow (ANRS) is a fast-growing outdoor concert series bringing Nashville artists, Nashville food, craft beverages, and unforgettable live entertainment to communities throughout the Southeast and Midwest. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Tour Manager to coordinate the planning and logistics of our concert events. This role serves as the operational hub of the organization, ensuring venues, artists, vendors, staff, and production teams are aligned and prepared for successful events. The ideal candidate enjoys creating order from complexity, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring every detail is handled professionally and efficiently. Success in this role means all event stakeholders have the information and support they need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. The Tour Manager reports directly to the Managing Director. ResponsibilitiesEvent Planning & Venue Coordination
- Serve as the primary operational contact for venues following contract execution
- Develop and maintain show plans, timelines, schedules, and planning documents
- Coordinate permitting, insurance, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct planning meetings with venues and key stakeholders
- Manage venue communications and relationships
- Lead post-event reviews and operational debriefs
Artist, Vendor & Staffing Coordination
- Coordinate artist logistics, schedules, hospitality, and communications
- Schedule and manage vendors and service providers
- Coordinate food vendors, beverage providers, security, EMTs, portable restrooms, and other event partners
- Manage hotel reservations and lodging arrangements
- Coordinate staff and volunteer schedules
- Ensure all participants receive necessary event information and schedules
Operations & Administration
- Manage event contracts, agreements, records, and documentation
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and operational requirements
- Manage inventory and equipment tracking
- Coordinate purchasing and supply procurement
- Oversee maintenance of event equipment
- Coordinate sound, stage, truck, and production logistics
- Ensure equipment is properly deployed and returned following events
QualificationsRequired
- 3+ years of experience in event management, hospitality, operations, project management, venue management, or a related field
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience coordinating vendors, venues, and external partners
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and cloud-based software
Preferred
- Experience with live music events, festivals, touring productions, or outdoor events
- Experience managing permits, insurance requirements, and event logistics
- Knowledge of event production operations
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive and resourceful
- Relationship-focused and customer-service oriented
- Accountable and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- Passionate about live entertainment and hospitality
Compensation
- Base salary: $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Target total compensation of approximately $70,000 annually when objectives are achieved