The square root of the M25: Gimpo’s 25 Hour M25 Spin

A witness statement from Iron Man Records 2014. I didn't get much sleep the night before, I had been working on the release of the new John Sinclair record "Mohawk." By the time I climbed into the car and started the engine it was 10am. I drove to London and dropped the car in Brentford, West London. I picked up the keys. I had a 9 seater VW Splitter van on hire from DYC Touring and headed to Shepherd's Bush. I wasn't due to meet the band until 3pm so I had a bit of time to park up and make phone calls. If I was applying for a job I'd…

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Tour Management Services

Iron Man offers Tour Management Services to bands and artists. Tour Management - A professional solution for touring artists, providing a reliable service at a reasonable price. I can help organise the administration for a schedule of appearances, contacting each promoter or venue to ensure the clients technical and hospitality demands are met. I ensure the work remains within the budget. I will take care of the day to day planning and management of activities on the road, and any unforeseen issues or emergencies should they occur. Some recent clients have included: Seasick Steve, John Paul Jones, Madness, The Stone Roses, Killing Joke, Adam Ant, Roland Gift, Fatoumata Diawara, Talib Kweli, Little Barrie, House of Pain, Vagina…

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Tour Management and Vehicle Hire

I work as a Tour Manager Email or Call Mark: (+44) 07974 746810 I can be found in or around Birmingham, Cardiff and London. My work is based around Tour Management in the Music Industry but I also work with the Theatre and Film Industry. I can help with: Merchandise, Production, Backline, Crew, Rehearsal, Recording, Press, Promotion, Online strategy and equipment storage. Driving / TM Services I have played in all sorts of bands myself over the years, I've organised 1000's of gigs as I used to put on regular shows in Birmingham, I've set up tours, managed bands, put together press kits, PR and promotion strategies, worked out online strategies…

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Tour Management, Vehicle & Driver Hire

In addition to running Iron Man Records, I work as a Tour Manager and help bands find just about everything else tour related. I can also find the best Vehicle for your tour and help keep you to your budget. (Splitter, Gear Van, Car, Minibus etc) Email or Call for more info: Mark: (+44) 07974 746810 I can be found frequently in or around Birmingham, Cardiff and London. I can help you find: Drivers, Vehicles, Merchandise, Production, Backline, Crew, Rehearsal, Recording, Press, Promotion, Online strategy. Driving /TM Services Most of my work is based around Tour Management in the Music Industry but I have also worked with the Theatre and Film…

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