"Rider", "pencil", "avails" - music industry jargon explained

The Route explains some of the phrases frequently used in music industry:

Routing: The way multiple shows are looped together by an agent or promoter to make geographical sense

Versus Deal: An agent and a promoter make a deal where the band gets a basic fee (called a guarantee) and then gets a percentage (normally 80-85%) of the profit made from ticket sales

PDs: Amount of money an artist gets per day (10 or 20 pounds) to cover daily expenses; food, drink, toothpaste, cigarettes

Rider: An assortment of snacks, water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages that are requested by a touring band at the venue