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FiXT Academy presents an exclusive event: The Touring Blueprint: Booking Agents, Smart Touring & Making Money on the Road
Live performance remains one of the most powerful ways for artists to grow their fanbase and generate real revenue. But building a sustainable touring career requires far more than just getting on stage.
In this FiXT Academy Industry Panel, hosted by FiXT President James Rhodes, three experienced booking agents working across the alternative, electronic, and heavy music scenes break down how touring actually works behind the scenes.
This discussion will explore how artists get booked, how agents evaluate talent, how tours are routed and negotiated, and what separates artists who build long-term touring careers from those who struggle to gain traction on the road.
Panelists include:
Daniel DeFonce (Pinnacle Entertainment)
Chris Swartz (DYNAMIC Talent)
Liam Spencer (Echelon Artists)
Together, they will share practical insights from their work representing artists and building touring strategies in today’s evolving live music landscape.
Topics Will Include:
- How booking agents evaluate artists when considering new clients
- What it actually takes for an artist to start getting booked consistently
- How tours are routed, negotiated, and structured behind the scenes
- The financial realities of touring, including where artists actually make money
- The role booking agents play in building long term touring careers
- Common mistakes artists make when trying to break into the touring circuit
- What independent artists can do now to position themselves for future touring opportunities
Whether you are preparing to tour for the first time or looking to grow your live presence, this session will provide practical insights into how touring works from the agent perspective.
Join us for an inside look at the systems, strategies, and relationships that drive successful touring careers.
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 5-6:30PM EST
Location: Live on Zoom (Free with email registration)
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