I'm wondering about the agent though.

This might be unfair of me, but I don't think he or she is really doing their job properly. Agents (and managers) are supposed to have sharp teeth! You want an agent to be a bit of a wolf, to be a bit of a cynic, to be money-hungry.

I mean, the agent is presumably receiving a payment for their gig-booking services!

I think the whole missive is far too apologetic all round.

"As part of the single promotion we would like to put a 10 day tour together for the band between April 1st -15th."


Should be: "the band are going on a 10-day UK tour to back up the single, with headline dates already confirmed in London, Manchester & Brighton etc etc"

I wouldn't even mention money. Discuss it later.

Are the band any good, Vic? Do they deserve better?