Tour Forensics

Very nice Certificate of Appreciation I received recently from the University of Central Florida (UCF) where I’ve led a few classes. Greatly appreciate you Professor Wickey, Amanda Forbes and the entire faculty and student body at UCF!

Happy Monday! Where in the world is today?
Landed in Vegas after speaking at the Live Event Career Exploration Conference which was AMAZING!!! is closing out the Festival tomorrow where he is going to turn it out!
Hmmmmm……D51, I like it!

We have a new logo!

We've been very busy with several new clients this year. Gregory Porter (Grammy Award Winning Jazz Artist), Afropunk (Festival Budgeting), Simba Jordan (Country), and the Latern Tour - Concerts for Migrants and Refugee Families.

Please be sure to check out all of the above projects as we're proud to work with each and every on of them.

We can't state enough how proud we are of and how far she has come! Make sure to check out latest issue on the 2021 Next Gen Impact.

Wonderful Words:

“You can’t be afraid of reaching big,” Forbes says. “I’ve met many people my age who are afraid to talk to the people at the top of the industry. You’re only limiting yourself by not reaching out to everyone and anyone you can, because you’ll learn something from everyone you meet.” - Amanda Forbes

Keep shining, Amanda ⭐

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Repost from / Live! 2021
Back in June, I had the opportunity to speak at the Pollstar Live! Conference on the “Where do We Go From Here III. Ask the Pros panel. Some truly amazing people and mentors were also on this panel. Stuart Ross, Jake Berry, Charlie Hernandez, Marty Hom and Kelly Weiss.

A very special shout to the gone but never forgotten, Patrick Stansfield who took the time when I was starting out in the touring world, to take the time and let me pick his brain and share his years of wisdom with me. Patrick also introduced me to the great Marty Hom who became an early mentor and taught me the value of mentorships which I’m a true believer.

Thank you also to Ray Waddell, , and for letting me be a part of your amazing organizations and all you do not only for our industry, but the world as well.

Have you registered for Pollstar Live! 2021!?

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I look forward to seeing you there next week at the hotel for Production Live! 2021.

Joined by too many amazing friends and colleagues to note.

Please join me for Roadies Of Color United / Inclusivity on the road and at the show.

Also, please join me for Where Do We Go From Here III? Ask the Pros. Hosted by

Clayton County Humane Society and SPCA (CCHS) is hosting a “Match Game 2021” where during the month of April, every dollar donated to CCHS will be matched up to $10,000 by a very generous anonymous sponsor!

The pandemic has hit us hard. We’ve had to cancel so many major fundraisers. Rescue has not slowed down for this pandemic. It costs on average $16,000 a month to keep the shelter in operation. There are so many homeless dogs and cats in dire need. We do not want to let them down. So, we are very grateful that we have someone willing to donate $10,000. Let’s please make the most of this opportunity to reach our goal of $20,000!!!

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Thank you Theatre Art Life for the wonderful interview! 🙌

"In this interview, in our series on members of Roadies Of Color United, David shares part of his life story with us. And how he ended up managing tours for major bands of all kinds of different genres".

https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/david-5-1-norman-tour-director-tour-accountant-r-o-c-u/

David ‘5-1’ Norman, Tour Director / Tour Accountant (R. O. C. U.) David ‘5-1’ Norman is an incredibly versatile music industry veteran. Whatever you need done for a tour - PM, tour director, etc. - he can do it.

Let's help our friends and family in Texas through this difficult time by donating to the following funds.

Even a dollar can go a long way and every little bit helps.

Feed The People Dallas
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Mutual Aid Houston
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Austin Mutual Aid
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Para Mi Gente Mutual Aid (San Antonio)
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Donate to commissary funds for those incarcerated in Texas jails receiving inadequate care (via Texas Jail Project).
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Thank you, and University of Central Florida / Rosen College of Hospitality Management for having me be a part of the Leadership Development Workshop Series.

It was a real pleasure speaking this morning! Grateful for the opportunity to continue teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the future generations of our industry.