Touring Infrastructure · Est. 2026

THE OPS
BEHIND YOU

The operations team behind artists, athletes and principals. You get booked, you get paid, you show up, you perform. We take care of everything in between. One desk. Every engagement.

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26+
Years Industry Experience
4
Operational Desks
€0
Commission on Bookings
1st
Show Minimum
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About PillarDesk

THE OPERATIONAL
BACKBONE.

PillarDesk is the operations team behind artists, athletes and principals. We handle the professional execution of confirmed engagements worldwide, tours, fixtures, private trips, speaking gigs, without acting as a booking agency or taking commission on bookings.

Our role begins the moment the booking is confirmed. From that point, we support artists, athletes, principals and their teams with the full operational execution of every engagement. More performers work internationally, more independently, with direct relationships with promoters, agents and clients, but no dedicated operations layer.

PillarDesk was built to fill exactly that gap.

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01 Travel Planning & Itineraries →
02 Promoter Communication →
03 Contract Administration →
04 Payment Follow-up →
05 Visa Support →

"The role of PillarDesk begins where the booking ends. We run the show, for every engagement."

, PillarDesk · Brand Manifesto

Services

FOUR
OPERATIONAL
DESKS.

PillarDesk works with four modular operational desks. Each desk solves a specific problem within the workflow of international engagements, whether it is a tour, a fixture, a trip or a performance.

The desks can be used separately or combined.
From contract to showtime, we own the execution.

DESK 01
Full Ops
Desk
Complete operational support from a confirmed engagement. Designed for artists, athletes and principals who receive bookings but have no in-house operations team. PillarDesk acts as your external operations department.
Contract & Administration
Travel & Planning
Show Coordination
Visa Support
Finance & Settlement
DESK 02
Tour Logistics
Desk
Fully focused on travel planning and engagement scheduling. For clients who manage contracts through a manager or agent, but need support organising travel and logistics.
Flight, Hotel & Transport
Itinerary Management
Promoter Coordination
Visa Coordination
Travel Documentation
DESK 03
Finance &
Contracting Desk
The administrative backbone of tours and engagements. Many clients manage their own travel but lack a structured way to handle contracts and payments. We solve that.
Contract Management
Financial Administration
Invoice & Deposits
Settlement Control
Post-Show Archiving
DESK 04
Festival Artist
Logistics Desk
Built for festivals, sports organisations and private events managing 50 to 150+ principals simultaneously. We handle the full operational layer, from arrival to the main moment, so your team can focus on the event.
Travel Matrix (50–150+ Artists)
Rooming Lists
Pickup Schedules
Comms Hub

Pricing

FIXED FEES.
NO COMMISSION.

PillarDesk charges a fixed operational fee per confirmed engagement. No retainers, no exclusivity, no commission on bookings.

Minimum show fee: €2.000
Desks can be combined
Fee is per confirmed date
Invoiced after show confirmation

Show Fee Full Ops Desk Tour Logistics Finance & Contracting
€2k – €5k €175All-in ops €100Travel & planning €100Finance & admin
€5k – €15k €350All-in ops €200Travel & planning €150Finance & admin
€15k – €40k €550All-in ops €350Travel & planning €250Finance & admin
€40k+ €750All-in ops €550Travel & planning €350Finance & admin

All fees are per confirmed show. Desks can be combined. No retainers. No exclusivity. No commission on bookings.

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Team & Advisory

26 YEARS OF
INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE.

PillarDesk was built from over 26 years of experience in the international live industry, from artist booking and management to festival programming, international touring, and operational support for high-profile clients.

Founder
Operations Lead
26+ years in the international music industry. Background spanning artist booking, artist management, tour management, festival and club programming, and international touring of electronic artists.
Operations Team
Touring & Logistics
A lean, dedicated team of touring professionals with hands-on experience across international touring operations, visa processing, travel logistics and show coordination across all major global markets.
Advisory Board
Artist Management
Advisory
Senior experience in international artist management and career strategy for independent acts.
Touring Operations
Advisory
Specialist background in global touring operations, production coordination and tour management.
Booking & Agency
Advisory
Extensive background in international booking agencies and direct promoter relationships across Europe and beyond.
Festival & Production
Advisory
Deep expertise in festival organisation, stage management and production across major international events.
Global Network
Tour Managers Visa Consultants Security Freelance Booking Agents Production Professionals Local Tour Coordinators

Contact

LET'S TALK
ABOUT YOUR
NEXT ENGAGEMENT.

The role of PillarDesk begins when a booking is confirmed. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your next tour, season or engagement.

Email [email protected]
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Response Within 24 hours
Website pillardesk.com