This ranges from meals and accommodation to security and backstage preferences.
The catering rider covers the non-technical bits that facilitate the performance and allow for the comfort of the artist. This could be included in the technical rider section or as a separate section depending on the complexity of your stage setup. It includes the position of every instrument and band member, and is normally represented graphically through a diagrammatic illustration.
Stage PlanĪ stage plan or stage plot is a detailed description of how you would like the stage organised during your performance. Indicate a brief description of the expectations you have upon arrival and how long you need to set up and do a soundcheck. If not, you could indicate the mood of your performance and where there are shifts that could be complemented with lighting. If your performance requires specific lighting settings, list them here. It is also the place to indicate whether you have your own sound engineer, or whether you expect the venue to provide one. This will help the sound technician understand what settings to use for your performance. Preferred Sound And Lighting SettingsĮvery artist/band requires different sound settings to bring out the best in their sound.ĭo not be shy to indicate what settings you prefer, or at the very least, who your act resembles, if you do not have your settings noted down. These can be listed out to make it clear and precise. If you have any preferred specs for the set up (say at least SM 58 for vocal mic specs), this is the place to indicate them.
If you are bringing your own instruments, specify what should be provided in the backline. It is important to point out what you have and what you require the venue to provide. Specify the number of instruments you require or are carrying along with the band members and what they are playing. In this section you should indicate: Instruments Specifications Technical RiderĪ technical rider gives the venue/event organisers an understanding of what you require on stage, and allows them to prepare even before you arrive. These are some of the essentials to cover when making a rider. What Goes Into An Artist Rider?Īs I mentioned earlier, artist/tour riders are normally organised into two sections, the technical rider and the catering rider.ĭepending on what you intend to cover in your rider, other sections may be included. It also helps avoid disruptions during performance and disagreements before, during and after the show due to unmet expectations. This could result in a stage set up where only one lead guitarist is accommodated for, and this may ruin the performance you rehearsed so hard for.Īn artist rider is meant to communicate to the event organisers what the artists need on and off stage to bring out the best performance.Ī good rider can foresee what the artist requires at every step of the journey (whether it is a tour or a one-off performance) and offer a proposed solution. It may not be obvious to the event organisers when listening to your songs. Say, you have been invited to perform at a gig where they have never seen you play, and you have two lead guitarists in your band. They are there to make the event/tour go as smoothly as possible by pre-empting all of the things needed to make it a success. In fact, they are meant to do quite the opposite. Contrary to popular belief, artist/ tour riders are not meant to make promoters’ lives difficult with lavish, out-of-this-world demands.
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