New Model Army – Rider
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All production information and queries should be addressed in the first instance to the contact information below: Darren Scanlon (Tour Manager)
[email protected] Tel; +49 173 8768383
They will then supply you with all the contact information you require for your particular show.
RIDER SHOW DAY – BEFORE DOORS 1. LOAD IN
12 Midday unless otherwise agreed in advance (in writing) with New Model Army’s production staff. If your event is a festival then load in will be minimum of 3 hours before New Model Army’s agreed stage time.
2. CREW
We shall require 4 able bodied, sober and experienced load-in crew to assist New Model Army’s production personnel with transfer and set-up of our equipment. Such personnel will be under the direction of New Model Army’s Tour Manager. One of said personnel shall have access to safe and reliable private transport, have expert local knowledge (including shops, entertainment and leisure facilities) and be designated as The Runner. A venue representative and/or electricians shall be available for the duration of this contract.
3. PARKING
We shall require parking for 1 x 12m Double Decker Sleeper coach (with trailer) in a quiet location in close proximity to the load in door. The bus will need a 240v 16a C-form power supply (land-line) to be available at our arrival time – which in most instances will be during the night before the show. Failure to supply power will result in the bus sitting with its engine running all night, polluting the atmosphere and annoying your neighbours! Once parked, the bus will not be moved unless due to exceptional circumstances, so please make sure that our allotted space is clearly marked and that we will not block any vital access points.
4. SOUND CHECK
No more than one hour from our load-in time we expect that PA and Lights (see specs below) to be installed and functioning correctly and that the stage (see spec below) and drum riser (see below) are clear and ready for the set up of our back-line equipment. Sound check will commence no less than four hours before the venue is opened to the public and will last approx 150 minutes. During that time the venue will be closed to anyone not directly involved in the running of the show. There is to be NO photography, video or audio recording of any kind – except with the permission of, or directly by New Model Army’s production personnel.
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STAGE, SOUND, LIGHTING AND BACKLINE EQUIPMENT. 5. STAGE
Promoter agrees to provide a rectangular stage of solid construction with a minimum clear performance area of 12m wide, 7m deep and a height from floor of at least 1.0m and no more than 2.0m. Performance area should ideally be covered in “Marley” type flooring. There should also be provision either side of the performance area for PA wings (2m x 1.5m).
6. CRASH BARRIER A crash barrier must be available that is at least 1.25m high, fixed at no more than 1.5m from the front of the stage and reaching the full width of the stage. The use of the barrier will be at the discretion of New Model Army’s production personnel and when used shall be manned by venue security operating with consideration to the requirements and requests of said production staff. 7. DRUM RISER
We require a stable drum riser, ideally carpeted, with minimum dimensions 2.5m x 2.5m x 0.5m. Alterations to this must be notified in advance. Festival risers would ideally be on (locking) wheels. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
8. POWER
Minimum 3 x 240/220v 13amp fused sockets and extension leads terminating with UK style square 3 pin sockets and able to reach the centre of the stage area. The Promoter will further ensure that the venue has a suitable power supply for the PA and Lighting systems that will be employed for the performance.
9. PA SYSTEM
Promoter will provide at no cost to the artist a first class PA system to the specification included with this contract. Any changes or alterations MUST be agreed with New Model Army’s sound engineer, in writing, well in advance of the engagement. If no communications are received and on arrival the equipment is not to the specification required we reserve the right to cancel the engagement with the promoter forfeiting the full contracted fee. The sound system is the single most important production item and we will not compromise on the quality of the equipment supplied. That said, we are experienced professionals who understand how it is – we just don’t like surprises!
10. LIGHTING
Promoter will provide at no cost to the artist suitable lighting rig compatible with the size of the venue and the stature of the artist. As all venues are different and all supply companies have different equipment the list of lighting equipment supplied with this contract is for guidelines only. Full specification and design to be discussed between contracted supplier and New Model Army’s lighting designer. Again, as with the sound, we will not compromise on the quality of the equipment supplied, but we are grown up and realistic about it!
11. BACKLINE
Normally we will carry our own back-line with us but where the Promoter is providing back-line (usually fly-in festivals and one-offs) the equipment provided must be to the exact specifications of the list supplied with this contract. Any alteration without prior notification will be rejected. We realise that certain items are hard to come (particularly the keyboards) and we can bring our own with us provided that the Promoter pays for any transport costs/excess baggage incurred on arrival, in cash.
ACCOMODATION AT VENUE 12. PRODUCTION OFFICE
Promoter will provide, for New Model Army’s exclusive use, a lockable production
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office complete with desk and seating for three people, two dedicated direct dial telephone lines, broadband internet access and a photocopier (or access to one). 240v 13amp is also a necessity. Telephone numbers for this room must be available to the tour manager at least four weeks before the engagement. 13. DRESSING ROOM Must been clean and lockable with direct access to private washing and toilet facilities with hot and cold water. It should also have direct access to the stage without to need to enter any public areas. The room should be furnished with table and comfortable seating for at least 8 people. It should be equipped with a full-length mirror, clothes hanging rail complete with coat hangers (not wire), 240v 13amp power and at least one large rubbish bin. A fridge is always welcome but where this is not available a large ice bin should be provided of sufficient size to hold at least 30 assorted canned or bottled drinks. 20 large, clean bath sized towels should be available from load-in time. A further 20 will be required following the band’s performance. 14. SHOWERS
At least one (ideally more), clean, secure and private shower facilities should be available to New Model Army and their team. This facility should be available from load-in until 30 minutes after the completion of load out to allow time for all members of the party to shower before returning to the bus. Where the venue does not have shower facilities, the Promoter will make arrangements, at no cost to New Model Army, for a room with en suite facilities at a nearby hotel to be exclusively available – providing transport to and from if necessary.
15. KEYS
Keys for Production Office and Dressing Room should be presented to New Model Army’s Tour Manager on arrival at venue. Room designation signs and direction information should be posted before load-in, so that no one has to waste time looking.
16. CREW ROOM
Always welcome, with similar facilities to the Dressing Room. If it’s not comfortable then it won’t get used………….
CATERING REQUIREMENTS 17. GENERAL
It cannot be overstated about the importance of good quality catering. We are open minded and experienced but this clause is best summed up by the expression “the way to a man (or woman)’s heart is through his/her stomach”. Unacceptable food or facilities will be rejected and alternatives will have to be supplied at the Promoters sole expense. Catering is not difficult and need not be overly expensive – it just requires a little care.
18. ON ARRIVAL
Brunch for up to 14 persons (including 4 vegetarians) to include: Cereal (Crunchie Nut Cornflakes, Smacks, Coco Pops etc) Fresh Bread, Rolls, Muffins Hot Soup Large Deli Platter (Meat, cheese etc) Fresh, washed whole fruit assortment Chocolate Unlimited hot tea and fresh coffee – all day Biscuits Still mineral water Fruit Juice Soft Drinks Full and Semi-Skimmed Fresh chilled milk
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*If possible a freshly cooked English Breakfast is guaranteed to endear you to the band and crew from the moment they arrive. 19. DINNER
At a time to be agreed on the day (but at least three hours before New Model Army’s due stage time) and in a private, clean, warm dining area (not the dressing room) the Promoter will provide a high quality two/three course hot meal for up to 14 people, including up to 4 vegetarians. Please be aware that some band and crew members may elect to eat after the show and provision should be made for such. Should such a meal not be possible then the sum of at least £15.00 per head in local currency shall be given to the tour manager, along with directions and transport (at promoters expense) to and from a choice of local restaurants. Fast food is not acceptable!
20. DRESSING ROOM To be placed in New Model Army’s dressing room by the start of soundcheck with the drinks on ice: 48 large cans (or 72 small cans/bottles) of quality lager beer. (Not Stella Artois) 4 cans of draught Guinness 1.5 litre Baileys Irish Cream 2 litre Absolut Vodka 3 bottles quality red wine 3 cases of 24 small plastic screw top bottles of non-sparkling mineral water 4 litres fresh Orange Juice 24 assorted soft drinks 4 500ml bottles Schweppes Tonic Water 12 cans Red Bull energy drink Crisps, Nuts and snacks Small deli tray c/w fresh bread Selection of fresh whole fruit Chocolate Tea, Coffee, Milk, Sugar KETTLE Clear honey. Lemon. ICE 21. LOAD OUT
Selection of snacks for the bus after load out: Sandwiches for 12 / 4 large Pizza etc. etc The above details are likely to change slightly from show to show and so should be confirmed in details with the Tour Manager in advance of the show. Any changes from our end will be notified in advance.
OTHER INFORMATION 22. MERCHANDISE We carry our own merchandise stock, sales staff and display and will employ additional staff ourselves as required. We require a suitable sales area to be provided (with 240v 13a power nearby) and some tables/barriers to provide sales counter area. The location must be prominent and accessible and shall be agreed on the day with New Model Army’s tour staff. There shall be no cost to New Model Army or their merchandise staff for the provision of this service.
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The Promoter shall ensure that under no circumstances shall any professional audio or video recording be made of New Model Army’s performance without the express written permission of their management and record company. This includes so called “house archive” recordings and tapes made from stage monitoring video relays. All photography requests must be passed before the band’s management and tour manager. No stage access will be permitted. New Model Army will from time to time record their own performance onto a digital multi-track recorder. There will be no ‘facility fee’ payable when this happens as the equipment takes up very little space and is controlled entirely by New Model Army’s technicians.
24. GUESTS
New Model Army shall be allowed a guest list of up to 30 persons per performance at no cost to either New Model Army or guest. Unless specifically issued with the necessary passes such guests shall have no back-stage access until 15 minutes after the performance and then only on the direction of the Tour Manager.
25. AFTER SHOW
The venue shall not be cleared of the audience until 15 minutes after the performance has been completed.
26. SECURITY
The Promoter will undertake that he has employed sufficient skilled, professional and experienced security staff to ensure the safety of the audience and the security of New Model Army, their personnel plus their equipment and belongings for the duration of the engagement. This responsibility also extends to the bus parking area and to the merchandise. While it is understood that venue security normally have their own set of directions it is expected that all members of the security team will act with respect for the wishes of the artist and obey specific instructions given to them buy New Model Army’s authorised personnel. New Model Army’s Tour Manager requests to be present at the pre-doors security briefing and shall have the opportunity to make specific requests and/or comments at that time.
27. PROMOTERS REP An authorised representative of The Promoter shall be available at all times through-out the day from load-in time onwards. Such person shall have full responsibility for the event and be able to make decisions on behalf of The Promoter. He/she should also have access to doctor/dentist/masseuse/throat specialist should they be required at short notice. 28. SETTLEMENT
Show settlement shall take place on the day of performance at a time to be agreed between Tour Manager and Promoters Rep on the day. At that time all bills and receipts connected with the show and for costs to be included in the settlement shall be available for inspection. Costs for which no receipt (or evidence thereof) is available shall not be included in the production costs for the show.
29. HOTELS
Where the promoter is providing hotel accommodation, this shall be of good quality and in reasonable proximity to the venue. All rooms shall be single ensuite unless agree in advance in writing. Accommodation shall include breakfast at no cost to the touring personnel.
30. THE END
We all look forward to a successful show with you. If you have any problems with any of the above, please let us know well in advance so that there are no nasty surprises on the day
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Obviously not all shows are the same and do not run to the time schedule above, however, unless we are informed otherwise and variations agreed in advance, we shall assume that all arrangements shall be as herein. This includes catering, accommodation and staffing. Tour production staff will be in contact with you in plenty of time before the show. Please complete enclosed venue information sheet and return to the address indicated as soon as possible. Thanks.
