Grayscale Is Kicking It Into Manual For Their Upcoming Tour

BY SASHA BASANT

After kicking off 2025 with the release of The Hart, Philly-based rock band Grayscale have spent the last year and a half almost constantly on the road. Shortly after returning from Europe with The Maine the band will be heading out again for their own headliner, The Manual Override Tour. But this time things will look a little different.

For the six day tour, Grayscale will let fans decide what makes the setlist each night. Ticket holders will be given the opportunity to vote on songs from the band's entire discography and choose what the band plays from show to show, giving fans the unique experience of building a concert based on what they want to hear. The band is also taking a different approach to ticket purchases, offering fans three different price points. Through an honor system, fans will be able to choose between $10, $20, and $30 tickets, with each tier option offering the same general admission access. 

As concert ticket prices continue to climb, live music has become less accessible. However, this three ticket tier ticket model allows fans the option to pay what works for them while keeping lower cost tickets available for those who need them. In a time where seeing your favorite band can easily run a good chunk of your paycheck, Grayscale's approach is a small but important step in ensuring live music remains an inclusive space.

The Manual Override tour is more than just another run of shows, this tour brings the community that has grown Grayscale together. With fans having a say in everything from the setlist to the ticketing, Grayscale is giving the people who have been along for the ride more of a say in the experience than ever before.