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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

 Getting the Gig 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Getting the Gig

ROOM:
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6.25PM

An open discussion with Tour Managers and Production Managers about how they hire the right team members for a tour​.

SPEAKERS
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Tom Addison

TBD

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Dustin DeRosier

Dustin De Rosier began his touring career in 2007 and has worked with artists including Kelsea Ballerini, Jack Antonoff / Bleachers, Gavin DeGraw, and Little Big Town & more. His experience spans domestic and international tours, from supporting in clubs to headlining arenas. Major festivals including Stage Coach, Download Festival & Rock Am Ring. Along with award show performances including the Grammys, VMAs, Billboard Music Awards, and People’s Choice Awards. When not on the road, Dustin is with his dog Beau at his home in Nashville watching Dateline.

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Mike Finn

Mike Finn brings nearly 20 years of Tour Managing experience, starting in Boston’s local music scene, he’s organized everything from basement shows and VFW hall gigs to stadiums. His career quickly expanded to global stages. Over the years, he’s worked with a diverse roster of artists, including Our Last Night, Mayday Parade, Boys Like Girls, Dillon Francis, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, and Imagine Dragons. In addition to his touring expertise, Mike is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Concerts and Touring, sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of music industry professionals.

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Erik Leighty

Moderator

Erik’s background in the music business was formed as a member of the Student Activities Board Concert Committee while attending The University of Kentucky. After graduating in 1994, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career in the music business. By1999, he was on the road as a Merchandise Manager and then Tour Manager but eventually transitioned to the role of Production Manager. Since 2005, Erik has overseen worldwide touring productions for Staind, Nelly Furtado, Alice In Chains, Rob Zombie, Billy Currington, Paramore and for the last 10 years, Miranda Lambert, including her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency.When not touring, Erik has spoken to music industry classes at Belmont University,MTSU and Point Park University. In 2024, he was part of the inaugural CMA Mentorship program

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