David Sidney Williams

Bookerish | Live Music Insights

Arts EN ↓ 10 episodes

The world is an infinitely better place with more live music in it. Every tour that does not happen because of the Availability Black Hole is a loss — for the artist, for the fans, for the venue sitting empty on a Tuesday night. Bookerish exists to make sure those tours happen. More shows booked. More artists on the road. More fans in the room. That is not just good for business. That is Tikkun Olam — repairing the world, one booked date at a time.

Author

David Sidney Williams

Episodes

Why Some Cities Are ”Tuesday Towns” and Others Aren’t 12.06.2026 5:07

Why Some Cities Are "Tuesday Towns" and Others Aren't Why Some Cities Are "Tuesday Towns" and Others Aren't Why Some Cities Are "Tuesday Towns" and Others Aren't The live music industry is a complex web of logistics, economics, and c... Read on Bookerish

Why Some Venues Do Door Deals and Others Guarantees 10.06.2026 5:20

Why Some Venues Do Door Deals and Others Guarantees Why Some Venues Do Door Deals and Others Guarantees As an artist, understanding the financial structure of live music events is crucial for your success in the industry. When negotiating a performanc... Read on Bookerish

How to Read a Venue Contract Before You Sign 10.06.2026 3:55

How to Read a Venue Contract Before You Sign How to Read a Venue Contract Before You Sign How to Read a Venue Contract Before You Sign Understanding venue contracts can make or break your show. Here's how ... Read on Bookerish

How Festival Booking Differs from Club Booking 09.06.2026 5:34

How Festival Booking Differs from Club Booking How Festival Booking Differs from Club Booking As an artist or a booking agent, understanding the nuances between festival booking and club booking can enhance your strategy and improve your chances ... Read on Bookerish

How to Route a Tour: Cities That Work for First Tours 27.05.2026 4:12

How to Route a Tour: Cities That Work for First Tours How to Route a Tour: Cities That Work for First Tours How to Route a Tour: Cities That Work for First Tours Embarking on your first tour can be both e... Read on Bookerish

The Best Way to Approach Venues: A Complete Guide for Artists 27.05.2026 4:08

The Best Way to Approach Venues: A Complete Guide for Artists The Best Way to Approach Venues: A Complete Guide for Artists The Best Way to Approach Venues: A Complete Guide for Artists For emerging and establis... Read on Bookerish

The Cost of ”I’ll Pencil You In”: When Two Artists Think They Have the Same Date 06.05.2026 4:11

The Cost of "I'll Pencil You In": When Two Artists Think They Have the Same Date The Cost of "I'll Pencil You In": When Two Artists Think They Have the Same Date The Cost of "I'll Pencil You In": When Two Artists Think They Have the Same Date ... Read on Bookerish

The Role of Promoters vs. Venues vs. Agents 01.05.2026 5:43

The Role of Promoters vs. Venues vs. Agents The Role of Promoters vs. Venues vs. Agents The Role of Promoters vs. Venues vs. Agents In the intricate world of live music booking, understanding the distinct roles played by pr... Read on Bookerish

How to Secure Your Rights as an Artist 09.04.2026 5:24

How to Secure Your Rights as an Artist How to Secure Your Rights as an Artist How to Secure Your Rights as an Artist In the dynamic world of the music industry, securing your rights as an artist is paramount. Whether i... Read on Bookerish

Why Touring Still Runs on Spreadsheets (And What We’re Fixing) 07.04.2026 0:48

David Sidney Williams introduces the Bookerish podcast—a quick take on why live music still leans on email and guesswork for holds and open nights, how that’s a systems gap (not a people problem), and what tour certainty can look like when you’re not planning blind. For bookers, venue operators, and anyone who owns routing. More at https://bookerish.com — subscribe for weekly episodes.