
Music Industry 101, Session 4: Live Music & Touring
Pablo Max discusses touring and live shows as part of a four-part series, with introductions, a keynote and Q&A. Each session can be attended independently.
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November 19, 2026 · 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Index Chinatown, New York · $20–$65 ·
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Pablo Max covers how touring works behind the scenes, including show fees, ticket pricing, negotiations and touring finances, followed by Q&A.
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Session 4 of the 4-part Music Industry 101 series explores touring as an artist. In this four-part Music Industry 101 series, Pablo Max will walk aspiring commercial musicians through how the industry at-large works. This series is aimed at anyone curious about working in the music industry, becoming a professional artist, songwriter, or producer, or general curiosity about the inner workings of the business. In Session #4, Pablo will cover Touring & Live Shows. What are the components of live shows? How are show fees/negotiations structured? How do ticket prices work? Who finances touring and how does everyone make money? Note: Each session is structured independently and can be attended separately without missing context. Please arrive by 7pm for introductions, followed by the keynote and Q&A. Learning Outcomes The components involved in commercial live music production from a back office perspective. How to think about scaling a touring operation in terms of venue size & crew.
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