Operavi was built on 3 principles:

  1. Artists of all caliber should be able to tour without the need for a 3rd party to purchase their labor in the form of a traditional guarantee.

  2. Venues and promoters can avoid bearing the increasing risks of live events when artists are prepared and willing to take control of their own fate and assume that risk themselves.

  3. Fans should not be punished with inflated ticket prices or a lack of events as a result of the current model’s inefficiencies.

The once popular “door deal” has, at large, been abandoned by agents and promoters in favor of the guarantee because of the opportunity to garner more leverage over the market, while artists race to obtain the highest fee possible.

Operavi is here to solve this wage-price spiral by building the infrastructure for artists to tour on a door deal at scale by building markets guerilla style: supplying consistent and quality events regardless of existing demand.

if you build it, they will come

The Structure

  • Tour Packages

    This all starts with our tour packages, which will be a combination of 3 similarly sounding acts. Currently, we specialize in all forms of electronic music ranging from experimental dubstep to house music. Packages can be sponsored by labels, agencies, brands, or collectives, however sponsorship isn’t necessary. Branding and assets will be created in collaboration between us and the artists.

    Artists will be splitting the artists portion of the sales evenly for any given show. We have a centralized ticketing platform for transparent accounting and fast payouts. Merchandise sales will be a main supplement for artists and we welcome other creative ideas to increase revenue.

  • Venues

    We’re looking for a plethora of 100-400 cap independent venues who are looking to expand their repertoire and become one of our many tour stops. We will set up a recurring door deal that includes the venue keeping 100% of the bar sales and a portion of ticket sales in order to maintain consistency regardless of the tour package.

    We hope to run at least 2 shows per month i.e the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Perhaps you have a side room on weekends that can be used on a regular basis to supplement your main show, or you’d like to open your main room on weekdays. We’re open to all configurations!

    If your venue has not been known to book electronic acts, we would love to help establish yourself as a supporter of our community so that other promoters start hosting their events with you as well.

  • The Route

    The Route provides a backbone from which the magic is derived. We plan on making several routes across the country with 10-14 tour stops, each drivable within a day to any sized market, and each taking about 3-4 weeks to complete. This route will be comprised of all the venues that have agreed to participate in a certain region and each will be given the same door deal.

    The routes will be difficult to create as it has to match the venues availability with the artist’s capacity to make it to each show; However, once established, we plan to push as many shows as we can through these routes to invigorate the local scene and turn each venue into a hotspot for electronic music.

  • Logistics

    The main logistical needs of this touring system include transportation, accommodations, fuel, food, and production (backline, sound). These costs will be accounted for per show and taken out of the artist sales as needed before payouts. Artists will be responsible for everything a tour manager would do, including driving themselves from city to city and setting up gear.

    RV’s can be rented at around $100 per day and some can tow trailers for production. This solves both the housing and transport needs while offering space for light cooking to help lower food costs.

    Shared logistical costs ensure the fairness and sustainability that is needed to survive today’s touring landscape. I can assure you the cost of 3 plane tickets, 3 airport meals, 3 rideshares, and 3 hotel rooms is far more expensive than 1 RV rental, fuel, and a Taco Bell party pack.

  • Promoters

    Not all stops will have a promoter involved, but we still welcome the help and support of any local ones. However, the promoters roll in this system has changed from the traditional structure. Rather than buying a tour package, your responsibility lies in your title, to promote the show and help inform your community of our events. Your company name will be on all of our assets for that stop and you will have access to our network of artists and venues for future bookings. Each promoter will be factored into the revenue of the show at a predetermined amount in conjunction with the venue and artists. We appreciate the invaluable service promoters offer the scene and we hope to ensure longevity in your ability to host events without going bankrupt.

  • The Fans

    We do all of this for you!!! And if you have ever wanted to participate in the industry, bring this strange music to your town, or just want to get involved, we would love to have you as a volunteer

Join the Movement

A note to agencies and managers

Operavi is not here to disrupt or undermine existing industry relationships. Instead, we see ourselves as a developmental platform—a 'Minor League' for touring. Our goal is to complement the work of booking agents, artist managers, and promoters by providing a structured opportunity for artists to gain valuable road experience.

If you have a new artist struggling to secure a tour spot with a headliner, we can provide the experience they need. If your Spotify stats indicate a strong listener base in a market that’s hard to break into, we’re here to help your artist build their presence. Or if you’re managing an artist whose career peaked a few years ago but isn’t attracting booking offers now, Operavi tours create an opportunity for them to reconnect with live audiences.

Our tours are designed to lower the risks associated with booking unproven talent while addressing the challenges promoters face with rising event costs. Our framework prioritizes sustainability for both artists and promoters, ensuring continuity in live events without depending solely on traditional booking structures.

Ultimately, our mission is to help artists stay active and engaged with their fans, especially those who may not have access to touring opportunities under current market conditions. If one of your artists expresses interest in working with us, there’s likely a good reason. We’re not a competitor—we’re here to collaborate and support the broader ecosystem of live music.

A note to artists

This is a highly experimental system of bookings that has never been done at scale before. Therefore, there is a chance the initial tours do not perform very well. You may have to come out of pocket for expenses to get you day to day depending on sales, however, with the help of donations and community support, I believe we will find our footing in the long run. Your contribution during these formative years will never be forgotten.