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August 12, 2025 • 28 mins

🎙️ This episode of The Side Door Sitdown features JUNO-winning artist and Side Door co-founder Dan Mangan, and it’s packed with advice for artists who want to tour independently and build a sustainable career without burning out.Side Door co-founders Dan Mangan and Laura Simpson sit down to share real-world advice for independent musicians looking to build sustainable touring careers.Whether you’re planning your first tour or looking to level up your live show strategy, this conversation is full of practical tips for musicians who want to take control of their careers.______Dan Mangan is a 2x JUNO Award-winning and 3x Polaris Music Prize-nominated musician and songwriter. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. For decades, Dan has brought signature wit, sonic innovation and lyrical insight to the indie/folk community, garnering him a fiercely dedicated and deeply involved audience. He has played Glastonbury & Jimmy Kimmel Live, sold out Massey Hall and scored acclaimed soundtracks for television and feature film.

In 2017, He co-founded Side Door, a platform that empowers the independent live music community by connecting artists and venues to book shows, offering ticketing that lets show creators keep 100% of the revenue, and streamlining the entire process in one place.

Connect with Dan: https://danmanganmusic.com/

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