Can a minor(under 18) go on tour?

[steveconley]

Hey, I'm in a band and I need to know whether a band member can go on tour if he or she is under 18,(what legal ramifications occur? who gains responsibility for the minor while on tour?)



Any info helps at this point, thanks

[sinktylersink]

I don't see why you wouldn't legally be allowed to. The only issue I can think of you running into is driving with a trailer, not sure what the law is on that. It's not like you have to fill out any paperwork stating that you're going on tour though.

[The Boathouse]

I don't think there's like, a police brigade for that. Being "on tour" is really just playing a bunch of shows in different places in a row. Just double check the driving laws in each state before you get to them to determine if you're allowed to be driving that many passengers, what the seatbelt laws are, trailer laws, etc.

[OldJersey]

If your parents are cool with you missing out on school or something like that, then you are set.

[Tristan Needler]

I don't think there's like, a police brigade for that. Being "on tour" is really just playing a bunch of shows in different places in a row. Just double check the driving laws in each state before you get to them to determine if you're allowed to be driving that many passengers, what the seatbelt laws are, trailer laws, etc.
I'm pretty sure young driver's laws (like drivers under a certain age can only have a certain number of passengers under a certain age) have to do with your actual license. I don't think it changes when you drive from state to state. Unless there's a "you can't drive out of state" law for your license.

I could be entirely wrong though. I just always got the impression that that's how it was.

[Bruised26]

Well considering it happens all the time (Paramore, NeverShoutNever, Panic At the Disco), tells you that they can go on tour. Now there might be legal stuff to be worked out, but if a band is signed and is "making it", they probably have other people to handle that for them

[SpiritFilledRev]

Go tour, have fun. if you're not using airports you'll be fine. Otherwise you'll need a tutor.

[WishYouAway]

Touring is essentially just traveling an extensive amount and profiting off of it.

The only thing that might hit you is some sort of labor laws in other states and what you can get paid at your age, but that's about it. Plus you have to sell your parents on the idea.

If you're not out of high school yet you could always do what Drop Dead Gorgeous did and tour during the summer and extended break periods.

[The Boathouse]

I'm pretty sure young driver's laws (like drivers under a certain age can only have a certain number of passengers under a certain age) have to do with your actual license. I don't think it changes when you drive from state to state. Unless there's a "you can't drive out of state" law for your license.

I could be entirely wrong though. I just always got the impression that that's how it was.

I know that here in CT, depending on how long you've had your license (under 6 months) you cannot drive any passengers, other than one family member. Or something like that. Though I'm not sure it covers people who are not licensed IN CT...meh!

[steveconley]

guys i really appreciate the help, and i'll be 18 by the start of the tour my problem is who has legal responsibility of the minor while he is on the tour, like i would be 1 of 2 people who are legal adults so would i gain responsibility for the minor?

[remoteCONTROL]

his parents are still his patents. If he gets hurt, the cops will call them. The only thing is being at 21+ shows, being at venues with alcohol backstage and getting shitty in vegas. Just don't get caught doing things minors shouldn't do and you'll be fine. As far as guardianship, it's not onyour shoulders

[just-in.]

I'm under 18, and we've played some out of town shows, that I guess you could consider touring. It is "legal" to be doing so and everything, and the parents still have the responsibility of the one who is under, and will be called if anything happens. The one thing that sucks is trying to get a motel/hotel in some states. Some states you have to be 21, or at least that's what they told us in Kansas. Just don't do anything that you know is illegal for minors, and you're fine.

[Republicanman]

Zach Farro, Paramore's drummer, was 15 or 16 when they started touring nationally.

[miketrondson]

My band did a bulk of our out of state recording and touring with a 17 year old drummer. We played bars and 18+ shows and he wasn't bothered. We actually even smoked hookah in a 21+ bar in NYC but he wasn't carded because we were on tour.

Just don't be imature. Check the driving laws like Trailering, Hours allowed for a minor to drive and even curfews. A cop/judge may not care what the rules are in your state. Ignorance of local laws does not mean you'll be forgiven.

Well considering it happens all the time (Paramore, NeverShoutNever, Panic At the Disco), tells you that they can go on tour. Now there might be legal stuff to be worked out, but if a band is signed and is "making it", they probably have other people to handle that for them

I know that 2 of the three bands you mentioned pretty much started touring in a bus. Even if Paramore didn't, her dad was their tour manager for a little bit if I'm not mistaken.

[patrickhowell]

Go tour, have fun. if you're not using airports you'll be fine. Otherwise you'll need a tutor.

I don't understand.

[verity38]

I was on tour all summer and I was 17 at the time we had no problems what so ever.

[lew_1987]

You might not be able to play shows in some 18+ or 21+ clubs, so be careful about that.

[Ava_Allison]

you'll be fine as long as someone with u is 18. that is if your hitting airports....there is honestly no age restrections.

[acor]

Just don't book and shows at a bar, I don't know what every bar's policy is but sometimes they won't let people in under 21 past a certain time. Although they could make an exception if you are a band member

[Ghostpsalm]

if you book shows in bars, a lot of the time they'll either a. not care because you're in a band or b. let you in for sound check and your set.