Napalm Death guitarist Mitch Harris launches TourFlip, a new platform to help artists streamline tour logistics
Napalm Death guitarist Mitch Harris has been touring the world for almost 40 years. Now he is building TourFlip to help new acts last as long as he has. The platform is a hub for that streamlines every element of live music events.
Promoters can host their gigs while allowing artists to bid on their slots. Once the booking is confirmed, logistical aspects of the show, such as contracts, riders, and settlements, can be managed from within the app.
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TourFlip can also be a hub for different elements of touring. Log in to find people to run merch or drive the buses. And if touring gets slow, there are different sources of income for artists, such as studio sessions and side shows.
Beyond the artists and the players directly involved in live music, freelancers can use the service for the same purpose. Should anyone need producers, engineers, designers, photographers, videographers, etc., the community can solicit their services as well.
The TourFlip website reads:
“Streaming killed album income. Radio barely supports new artists. Costs keep rising. Fuel, travel, everything. Ticket prices go up. Service fees go up. Fans pay more. Artists take home less. Venues take a cut of merch. Bands are first in, last out, last paid. Crews still find work through word of mouth. Promoter offers never reach the artists they’re meant for. Venues are under pressure, and many struggle to stay profitable.”
On the flip side, promoters can also sell tickets directly to users on TourFlip, removing the need for corporate tentacles from Ticketmaster and its ilk. TourFlip will charge a 5% fee to use Stripe, but nothing more.
“The artists. The crews. The promoters. The fans. The community that drives this culture. Let’s keep music alive, together.”
TourFlip is currently in a crowdfunding phase. As of this writing, just over $5,000 has been donated, roughly 8% of the $65,000 goal.
To donate and learn more, go to TourFlip.
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