28 April – 1 May 2026, Málaga, Spain
Higueron Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
28 April – 1 May 2026, Málaga, Spain
Higueron Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
GTL Sessions is a new event in the live touring industry market. Now in our third year, GTL brings together Tour Managers and Tour Providers from around the world. For 2026 we headed to a new destination, the Higuerón Hotel Málaga, a luxury five-star resort on Spain’s southern coast.
GTL Sessions is a chance to connect, network, and discuss important topics affecting touring life. With TM’s at all levels of their careers, the event offers a space to build relationships that can last a lifetime. It also provides opportunities to find mentors within the industry who can help guide you through your career, while forming partnerships with Tour Providers that help ease the stresses of tour planning.
SPEED+SYNC
Our Speed+Sync Sessions are quick 1:1 meetings between Tour Providers and Tour Managers, they can be utilised as a time to showcase your services, a continuation of conversations and topics from our Social sessions, or can be taken as an opportunity to just find out more about one another.
How do we curate Speed+Sync?
Delegates of GTL Sessions will be asked to provide proof of their upcoming tours and collaborations with artists to secure their place at the event.
Providers pick a wish list of their Top 5 meetings, while also providing criteria for the remainder of their meetings.
SYMPOSIA
Covering a wide range of topics, our Symposia Sessions are designed to give you short insights into the world of live touring. From educating everyone about mental health on the road, to the virtual future of touring, these topics provide ice breakers for the Speed + Sync Sessions, along with providing a platform to discuss best practices within the industry.
Radical Optimism
Chaired by Andy Franks
Andy Franks
Tour Manager & Music Support
Pete Abbott
Tour Director for Dua Lipa
Sascha Heeney
Welfare Officer for Dua Lipa tour & MITC
Fuelling The Machine
Chaired by Alicia Pollitt
Alicia Pollitt
TPi Magazine Editor
Lei-Lana Er
Nutritional Therapist
Olivia Morris
Eat To The Beat
Dr Shannon McEwen
B.PHE, DC, CMA
Roadies Roundtable
Adrian Bullock
Tour Manager for Radiohead and Thom Yorke
Steev Toth
Tour Manager for Kiss and Madness
Suzi Green
Founder of The Back Lounge, Tour Manager & Psychotherapist
Breaking the Code of Touring
Ben Melman
Daysheets
Andy Corrigan
VIVA LA VISA
Fiona Nolan
Fly By Nite
The Leadership Pyramid
Duchess Iredale
Tour Director for Hozier
Mathias Cobbaut
Tour Director for Lobby Call
It's Not Just All Rock 'n' Roll
Bryn Jones
Event Director and Producer
Doug Wilson
Director Touring & Production
Hollie Doherty
Tour & Production Manager for Batman in Concert, PC for Nile Rodgers & Sam Fender
SUSTENANCE
Designed to allow you to regenerate, recuperate and relax in beautiful surroundings. Our Sustenance sessions offer you the opportunity to enjoy the local area, catch up on emails or enjoy some downtown at the spa.
SOCIAL
Each evening we will come together as friends to unwind and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Helping you solidify the long-lasting relationships formed during the event and gives you the opportunity to strike up new friendships and swap contacts with your fellow attendees.
TESTIMONIALS
May Kitane, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
“GTL Sessions is quickly becoming a key Entertainment event and rightfully so. This unique event allows TMs and suppliers to build relationships and gain inspiration for better mutual support.”
Kel Hayden, TAG
“This is our second year attending GTL Sessions and this event is now a staple in TAG’s yearly calendar! Not only is it wonderful to catch up with our wonderful Tour Manager’s, but it’s also great to meet so many new TMs and industry peers.
We received valuable feedback from the Tour Managers which we will look to implement and action moving forward. We are keen to know what challenges TMs are facing, and this event gives us the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding.
There is no event like it in our industry, and we already cannot wait for the next one!
Thanks again GTL Team x”
Etienne Matichard, MAMA Shelter
“GTL Sessions strikes the perfect balance between inspiration, connection and concrete industry insights. As a hotelier, it gave me a deeper understanding of the touring world and how we can better support it. It’s not just an event — it’s a real bridge between people who rarely get the chance to speak openly. I’ll be back!”
Melanie Harrison, Radisson Hotels
“GTL Sessions was such an incredible well thought out intimate event. Being able to meet Tour Managers and gain their feedback and insights of life on the road and what is important to them from a hotel was invaluable – so many takeaways and some great connections & relationships made.”
Louise Vestergaard Schwensen, Bellagroup
“Perfectly organized for both before, during and after the event dates. A professional business event, delivered in the most non-corporate way. This event really stands out. I would go again!”
Dayah Calle, Tour Manager
“Conferences can feel overwhelming, but GTL really made it feel incredibly easy to socialize and make genuine connections with other TMs and vendors. It was a great way to meet other TMs you might have heard of or are curious to meet in a relaxing and noncompetitive environment. GTL has allowed me to make friendships with other TMs worldwide that I know I can relay on for future support. Meeting vendors was fantastic as some I have dealt with only through emails so meeting them face to name was a lovely touch!”
Jen Ochej, Tour Manager
“GTL Sessions blew every expectation I had out of the water. Such an incredibly valuable time connecting with other Tour Managers and meeting so many Tour Service Suppliers who truly came to the table to collaborate and work together on improving the tour experience. I can’t wait to attend again next year!”
Hollie Doherty, Tour Managerr
“An incredible week filled with insightful talks, speed networking and one of a kind connections – the GTL sessions are in a league of their own and I’d recommend to any industry colleagues to go if they get the chance. I’ve already utilised so many of the connections I made at the sessions on my tours, and it’s made my life a lot smoother.”
Dave Dupuis, Tour Manager
“GTL Sessions blew my expectations out of the water. There’s an electric vibe when so many world touring pros land in one place – a rare blast and powerful reminder that this industry is a small world. Events like this make you feel genuinely connected. I came for the networking but stayed for what felt like tour manager therapy, sharing the reality that we’re all just making it up as we go. And honestly, that’s what makes this biz so uniquely special.”
Adrian Bullock, Tour Manager
“Another cracking success, useful, informative, and enjoyable. Ticks all the boxes.”
UNIQUE
Why GTL Sessions?
– Our event is hosted at a luxury 5-star resort in Málaga, across 3 days.
– You will be able to provide a wish list of your Top 5 meetings and provide criteria to match you with 15 other attendees.
– Alongside your 20 strategic meetings, our whole delegates list will be with us for the duration of the event, providing you with ample opportunities to connect and build relationships with them.
– This is not a tradeshow event. All attendees are treated equally and there aren’t any tiers when it comes to sponsorship or partnerships, which gives an equal platform to everyone.
– Finally, we have lasting and trusting relationships with tour managers, coming from over 20 years of experience covering the touring industry.
GTL Sessions is presented by TPi Magazine, TPiMEA Magazine, the TPi Awards and the TPiMEA Awards.
TOUR PROVIDERS
ACCOR
Global
AIR CHARTER SERVICE
Global
CUBE SERVICES
Global
CORINTHIA HOTELS
Global
DAKOTA HOTELS
Global
DAYSHEETS
Global
Eat To The Beat
Global
Ennismore Germany
Europe
EQUINOX CHARTER
Global
Equinox Travel
Global
FLY BY NITE
Global
FLY BY NITE REHEARSAL STUDIOS
Europe
GLIDE TRAVEL
Global
HILTON
Global
THE HOXTON
Global
HYATT HOTELS
Global
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
Global
KB EVENT
Global
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP
Global
MHP HOTEL GROUP
Global
MUSIC FIRST PARTNERSHIP
Global
NTRP
Global
PARK PLAZA HOTELS EUROPE
Europe
PIETER SMIT GROUP
Europe
PRODUCTION FREIGHT
Global
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa
ROCK-IT CARGO
Global
SR ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA & SPORT INSURANCE
Global
STAGE AND SCREEN
Global
TAG REPRESENTATIVES
Global
TRAVEL PLACES
Global
VIVA LA VISA
Global
ATTEND
Included for suppliers and attendees:
Transfers on arrival and departure
Accommodation
Food & Beverage for duration of the stay
20 x 20 minute meetings with key decision makers
Networking & collaboration opportunities
Key-note speakers