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

WELCOME

GTL Sessions is a new event in the live touring industry market. Now in our third year, GTL brings together Tour Managers and Tour Service Suppliers from around the world. For 2026 we’ll be heading 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 Service Suppliers that help ease the stresses of tour planning.

SPEED+SYNC

Our Speed+Sync Sessions are quick 1:1 meetings between Tour Service Suppliers 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.

Suppliers 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.

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.

ITINERARY

Tuesday 14 May:

All Day:
Delegates arrive & Check-in


10:00:
Boat Trip / Old Town Excursion.


19:00:
Welcome Reception & Dinner

Wednesday 15 May:

7:00 – 08:00:
Sustenance Session: GTL Running Club
Sustenance Session: GTL Yoga Club

7:00 – 09:00:
Breakfast

9:30 – 10:00:
Symposia Session – Mindful Touring: Enhancing Mental Health and Welfare on the Road with Tamsin Embleton

10:00 – 10:15:
Break

10:15 – 12:15:
Speed+Sync Session – 5 x 20 min meetings

12:15 – 12:45:
Symposia Session – Empowering Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour with Paul Traynor


12:45 – 14:00:
Lunch

14:00 – 15:00:
Speed+Sync Session – 5 x 20 min meetings

15:00 – 15:20:
Break

15:20 – 17:00:
Symposia Session – There and Back Again: A Touring Tale with Chris Palmer


17:00 – 19:30:
Sustenance Session: Unplug (free time)

19:30:
Social Session: Networking dinner & drinks

Thursday 16 May:

7:00 – 08:00:
Sustenance Session: GTL Running Club
Sustenance Session: GTL Yoga Club

7:00 – 09:00:
Breakfast

9:30 – 10:00:
Symposia Session – Freelancer’s Survey: An Insight with Paul Jones

10:00 – 10:15:
Break

10:15 – 12:15:
Speed+Sync Session – 5 x 20 min

12:15 – 12:45:
Symposia Session – Reimagining ‘Live’: Unveiling the World of Virtual Events with Stu Phillips & Steev Toth


12:45 – 14:00:
Lunch

14:00 – 15:00:
Speed+Sync Session – 5 x 20 min meetings

15:00 – 15:20:
Break

15:20 – 17:00:
Symposia Session – The Modern Age of Tour Management with Roeland Veugelen


17:00 – 19:30:
Sustenance Session: Unplug (free time)

19:30:
Social Session: Farewell dinner & drinks

Friday 17 May:

7:00 – 10:00:
Breakfast


All Day:
Delegate departures

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!”

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 SERVICE SUPPLIERS

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

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CONTACT

From the makers of…

GTL Sessions is brought to you by Mondiale Technology Media Ltd, the publisher and events organiser behind leading brands, TPi Magazine, TPiMEA Magazine, TPi Awards and TPiMEA Awards – along with our sister publication MONDO-DR Magazine and MONDO-DR Awards.

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