The Otto Blog

June 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Everything a concert day sheet needs to include, when to send it, and a ready-to-use template. The document everyone on your crew is waiting for but no one ever writes.

June 4, 2026 · 7 min read

A full breakdown of what an independent van tour costs: transport, accommodation, per diems, fees, and how to calculate whether a tour makes financial sense before you leave.

June 1, 2026 · 7 min read

A practical guide to writing a stage tech rider that makes sound engineers want to work with you: what to include, what to avoid, and a template you can use right now.

May 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Otto centralises every detail of your tour (dates, transport, hotels, crew, guestlist, documents) in one place. Built for independent bands and small touring crews.

May 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Bars en Trans, Mama Festival, Les Inouïs du Printemps de Bourges, Stereolux... How to build your submission package, target the right programmers, and land your first festival slots.

May 15, 2026 · 6 min read

How to structure your production when your tour starts growing: first real fees, an expanding team, larger venues, technical riders. A guide for the transition.

May 10, 2026 · 7 min read

7 classic van tour mistakes: why they happen and how to avoid them. From the forgotten rider to unplanned accommodation, the survival guide for independent touring bands.

May 5, 2026 · 6 min read

A practical guide for independent bands managing their own tour, no TM, no production budget. Logistics, documents, crew, guestlist: how to actually pull it off.