MG AUDIO RIDER FALL 2012 Venue/Promoter Please Provide The Following equipment as specified. PA SYSTEM: Please have ready and balanced before our arrival. Any substitutions for the equipment below, must Be approved by Production Manager ! The PA System should be a line array type L'Acoustic K1 - V-Dosc / DV-Dosc or ! ! ! ! ! !
Meyer Sound Mica or Milo or D&B, and should at least have 2 bass bin a side for a total of 8 X 18' speakers. (Out doors show 4 bass bin a side) All amplifiers for the system L'Acoustics should be Lab Gruppen or PLM or Crown 5000VZ 4 to 6 Lip fill M1D and 2 Front Fill UPA-1P and 2 side Fill PA UPJ-1P (or equivalent in L'acoustic) System reinforcement should be all on separate stereo zones A Drive system type Gallileo or Soundweb or XTA DP-226 with a amount of 4 inputs and 24 outputs is needed (according to your system) We need to have access to all the PA crossovers / EQ 's / Delay's adjustments for the multiple separate zones One or two System Tech. with all cables and flying equipment for the proper set up & operation of the system (PA should be flown and ready prior to our arrival.)
POWER: Note: MON WORLD Power needs to be Stage Right. ! ****POWER SOURCE AT VENUE NEEDS TO BE 63A RED DISTRIBUTION A/C 230V**** ! 1 A/C DISTRO 63A WITH 3 OUTPUTS 32A 3 PHASE ! Feeders = Total of 60M of 32A cables. ! Additional Stage AC Cables 16A. 10 x 3m, 10 x 5m, 10 x 10m, 4 Quad Boxes. ! 1 x Transformer 220V to 110V - 200 Watts
Risers: ! 2 x 2m x 3m x 60 cm(high) ! 1 x 2m x 2m x 60 cm(high) Risers Black Skirted
MELODY GARDOT TOUR PROVIDES ! WE PROVIDE FOH/MONITOR CONSOLES AND SNAKES. ! WE PROVIDE ALL MICROPHONES/DI BOXES/STAGE CABLING ! WE PROVIDE ALL BACKLINE EXCEPT PIANO
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III. Contact Steven "HUTCH" Hutchinson Production Manager MELODY GARDOT 2012 CAN Mob: +1 604 783 5401 UK Mob: +44 7937 078236 US Mob: +1 707 370 5737 Email:
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CONTACT: Steven "HUTCH" Hutchinson Production Manager MELODY GARDOT 2012 CAN Mob: +1 604 783 5401 UK Mob: +44 7937 078236 US Mob: +1 707 370 5737 Email:
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REVISED: August 21, 2012 TOUR RIDER RIDER TO BE ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF CONTRACT DATED __________________________ BETWEEN TWO TRICK PONY TOURING, LLC. HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS (“ARTIST”) AND _______________________________________ HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS (“PURCHASER”). IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS RIDER AND THE CONTRACT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED, THE TERMS OF THE RIDER SHALL PREVAIL. The following rider represents the requirements of the ARTIST on the attached contract. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. By signing it, you agree to supply the ARTIST with certain equipment and working conditions essential to their successful performance. Any breach of the terms of this rider constitutes a breach of contract. ARTIST shall have the right to withhold performance in the event of a breach of contract, without releasing PURCHASER from obligation to pay ARTIST. We look forward to a smooth and successful engagement and would be happy to assist you in any way. If there are any problems in fulfilling any of these requirements, please call as soon as possible. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM CAA or MACKLAM FELDMAN MANAGEMENT. Thank you for your cooperation. CONTACTS MANAGEMENT MACKLAM FELDMAN MANAGEMENT 200 1505 W 2ND AVE VANCOUVER, BC V6H 3Y4 CANADA Ph: +1 604-630-3199 Fax: +1 604-732-0922 Sam Feldman/Steve Macklam – Managers Mary Levitan - Project Manager -
[email protected] – 604-551-1171 TOUR MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Graeme Cooper Ph: +1 314 933 4444
[email protected] Skype: bigmusicuk20
Steve “Hutch” Hutchinson Ph: +1 604 783 5401
[email protected] INTERNATIONAL PRESS REQUESTS
Ashley Hope - +44 (0) 20 7471 5648 –
[email protected] US PRESS REQUESTS Aliza Rabinoff – 1-212-981-5157 –
[email protected] UK PRESS REQUESTS Rebecca Allen - +44 (0) 20 7149 1046 –
[email protected] AGENCY EUROPE – Nigel Hassler - +44 (0) 208 846 3000 –
[email protected] USA – Seth Seigle - +001 212 903 1361 –
[email protected] REST OF THE WORLD – Shaw Saltzberg/Vesna Pejkovic –
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REVISED: August 21, 2012 1. TICKETS (a) Complimentary Tickets Artist Comps – Purchaser to provide twenty (20) complimentary tickets per show in all markets. Tickets should be located in the top 25% of the house. Tour Manager will submit the guest list on the day of the show. Other Comps – All other complimentary tickets (including venue, promoter and label) must be approved by Management or Booking Agent prior to show. (b) Ticket Buys / Hold Buys Please contact Artist Management prior to releasing any tickets held for Artist’s use. Artist Holds – Purchaser to hold twenty (20) tickets per show in all markets. Tickets should be located in the top 25% of the house. Tour Manager will submit the purchase list on the day of the show. Please contact Management or Tour Manager to discuss releasing holds prior to the show if necessary. (c) Discounted Tickets – Purchaser shall not discount tickets without the prior written approval of Management or Booking Agent prior to the show. (d) Pre-Sales (i) Artist Fan Club/Mailing List – The artist may run a pre-sale to members of her official website mailing list at least two (2) weeks prior to the public on-sale. 10% of the house, spread evenly across all ticket scalings, is to be held for this purpose. Unsold tickets will be released the day before the public on-sale. (ii) Purchaser shall not set-up any pre-sales (venue, promoter mailing list, radio, etc) without the prior written approval of Management of Booking Agent prior to the on-sale. Any pre-sale run without written approval from Management or Booking Agent shall constitute a breach of this contract.
2. MERCHANDISING (a) Artist shall have the sole and exclusive right to sell, distribute, or display all items bearing the Artist’s name. Purchaser agrees that he/she will not sell any products identified with the Artist without the expressed written consent of Artist. (b) If the purchaser is to arrange for the sale of tour merchandise, the purchaser shall adhere to the following guidelines: (i)One vendor per 1,000 tickets sold (ii)One selling location within the venue (Theatres with a capacity of 2,800 or more may be required to set up a second selling location). (iii)Artist will be given the option of payment each night in cash or check. Tour Manager will advance.
REVISED: August 21, 2012 (iv)Artist reserves the right to reject any vending company or individuals chosen by the Purchaser or venue. (v)Locations must have proper lighting and display boards. (vi)Final merchandise split to be noted on face of contract. (c) Purchaser shall not permit the manufacture, distribution, and/or sale of any and all souvenir items associated with the Artist’s performance, or any portion thereof without Artist’s written approval and/or monetary compensation. Compensation for the vendor will be negotiated by the Tour Manager or negotiated in the hall commission. (d) There will no vending of any kind, including food or drink, within the performance area during the performance. 3.
FEDERAL ID NUMBER – 260714371
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RECORDING (a)No recording, either audio or visual, may be made of the Artist’s performance by any method whatsoever, without the prior written consent of Artist or Management. (b) Purchaser must ensure that no member of the audience is permitted entry to the venue in possession of any means of reproducing the Artist’s performance, without the prior written consent of the Artist.
5. PRESS – MEDIA AUDIO/VISUAL GUIDELINES All press must be confirmed day of show by Tour Manager unless otherwise approved in advance. PHOTO – No flash and restricted from stage. First three (3) songs ONLY (depending on set list) from back or soundboard. Position must be OK’d by Tour Manager on day of show. VIDEO – Designated first three (3) songs ONLY (depending on set list). Stationary cameras from the back or soundboard only. Restricted from stage. Must mute or stop tape during songs not approved for tape. Position must be OK’d by Tour Manager on day of show. AUDIO – Designated first three (3) songs ONLY (depending on set list). Must mute or stop tape during songs not approved for tape. Position must be OK’d by Tour Manager on day of show. 6. SPONSORSHIP/BANNERS (a) The Artist’s appearance shall NOT be sponsored by or in any other way tie in any commercial product, business, service, or political candidate. Any and all sponsorships must be approved, in writing by Artist Management, prior to the show.
REVISED: August 21, 2012 (b) There is to be absolutely NO corporate or commercial advertising, informational signs or banners directly displayed behind or near the stage area (ie: within the performance area) where Artists is performing during the entire performance, nor shall the Artist’s appearance be sponsored by or any other way tied-in with any political candidate, commercial product or business. No sponsor related audio or video may run during the performance. Portable advertising such as inflatable’s, motor vehicles, searchlights, etc are NOT permitted. No product giveaways or sponsor contest may take place during the engagement. (c) All introductions from stage must be approved in advance by the Tour Manager. 7.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Purchaser agrees that he/she will not commit Artist to any personal appearances, interviews, meet-and-greets, or autograph signings without prior approval from Artist Management.
8. WORK PERMITS AND VISAS Purchaser must provide all necessary work permits, visas, immigration clearances, licenses, and authorizations from any and all government agencies, bureaus, departments, federal and state and/or local governments for all musicians and working personnel when traveling outside North America. 9. CANCELLATION Artist reserves the right to cancel the engagement at Artist’s sole discretion, with written notice to the Purchaser, 30 days prior to the date of the engagement or festival, in the event the Artist secures an involvement with a major national tour package, international tour, television appearance or show, major motion picture or film, stage plays, video production or casino engagement. 10. FORCE MAJEURE Artist shall neither be held responsible nor shall a claim be made for cancellations beyond the Artist’s and Producer’s control; or for concerts affected in ways such as, public calamity or riots, epidemic, fire, serious illness or injury. 11. INCLEMENT WEATHER Inclement weather shall not be considered a force majeure occurrence. Therefore, the purchaser will remain liable for the payment of the full contract price even if the performance(s) are prevented by such weather conditions. It is the Producer’s sole right to determine in good faith whether any such weather conditions shall
REVISED: August 21, 2012 render the performance(s) impossible, hazardous, or unsafe. 12.
ANCILLARY RIGHTS
Purchaser shall not permit engagement to be presented or co-sponsored by any commercial product or service including, without limitation, any newspaper, radio or television station, without written consent of the Artist. Nor shall there be any sign or banner advertising any product or company on or near the stage at any time, nor shall any advertising appear on tickets, flyers, handbills, or posters without prior written consent of the Artist. No product, service or publication utilizing the name or likeness of Melody Gardot or any other band member, may be produced, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the Artist. 13.
BILLING (a) Artist shall receive 100% star billing on any and all advertising and all publicity released and advertising. Billing on all advertising and publicity must be 100% point size and appear only as follows: MELODY GARDOT (b) All promotional releases by Purchaser and all advertisements placed by must be approved by Artist Management.
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SUPPORT/OPENERS
Artist, Management, or Booking Agent must approve all support requests and suggestions.
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PAYMENTS (a) All payments shall be made as provided herein. In the event the Purchaser fails to make a payment at the time stipulated herein or breaches any other provision of this agreement, Artist shall have the right to withhold performance without prejudice to their right hereunder. (b) A representative of the Artist shall have the right to be present in the box office prior to and during the performance and intermission periods, and such representative shall be given full access to all box office sales reports and shall otherwise be permitted to reasonably satisfy him or herself as to the gross gate receipts (and expenditures, if required), at each performance hereunder.
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SETTLEMENT
On an expense based net deal, Purchaser must provide Tour Manager with the following items IN DUPLICATE at
REVISED: August 21, 2012 settlement: (i) Copies of all bills and invoices (ii) Box office statement, ticket manifest, and settlement report (iii) Tear sheets and/or copies of all advertising, listings, flyers, and posters (must be provided on a flat deal as well) (iv) Copy of check or wire confirmation for deposit to agency (v) Settlement to begin prior to Artist's performance. A copy of all bills and invoices to be given to the Tour Manager (vi) Certified check, money order, or wire transfer are the ONLY acceptable forms of payment for settlements and/or overages. Cash may be requested as per advance. Balances should be made payable to TWO TRICK PONY TOURING LLC.
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PRODUCTION (Please see attached production requirements if applicable)
Artist shall have sole and exclusive control over the production and presentation of their performance will regard to staging, video, lighting, sound, wardrobe, emcee, and material.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AND EVENT STAFF (a) Purchaser shall not allow audience to enter place of performance until such times as a technical setup as been completed. Artist shall complete said set-up one hour prior to time of performance. (b) Artist requires sound check to commence at least four hours prior to performance and to be no longer than two hours in length. Festival producers are required to comply with this policy unless otherwise agreed in writing with Artist. The venue must be cleared of any non-working personnel during the entire course of the Artist’s soundcheck. The Tour Manager shall have final say as to who is allowed to be in the venue during the soundcheck. (c) All equipment must be in place and in perfect working condition at the time of soundcheck. (d) The Purchaser shall guarantee adequate security at all times to ensure the safety of the Artist’s personal instruments and personal property from the beginning of load-in to completion of loadout. Security numbers, times and positions to be confirmed during advance with Production Manager.
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
In the instances where the Purchaser agrees to book and pay for hotel rooms, they must be non-smoking king single rooms of four-star quality or higher. Purchaser must obtain approval from Artist Management on hotel
REVISED: August 21, 2012 bookings prior to confirmation and supply hotel name and address, contact names, phone and fax numbers after confirmation. A rooming list will be provided by the Tour Manager. In the event that Artist flies in for the performance, the Purchaser must provide ground transportation to and from the airport, hotel, and venue. Vehicles must be clean and in safe working condition with ample room for luggage and instruments. Tour Manager will advance size and types of vehicles prior to the engagement. Acceptable Vehicles: Late model passenger vans, mini-vans, SUV’s, Town Cars or sedans. Unacceptable Vehicles: Hotel courtesy vans, small personal cars and taxis. 20.
PARKING
Purchaser agrees to provide safe and secure parking located near the venue’s Artist Entrance for all the Artist’s touring vehicles which may include tour buses, trucks, vans, personal vehicles, etc. Exact number and types of vehicles to be advanced. Shore power is required for all buses
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PRODUCTION RUNNERS
Purchaser shall provide one runner at time of load-in. Runner must have full knowledge of the local area. Runner shall be exclusive use of Artist, production, and Tour Manager (a mini-van would be preferable).
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SECURITY
Purchaser must provide adequate security for all members of the Artist’s entourage from the moment of arrival for load-in until the end of the load-out. This includes security for the Artist’s vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, buses) and personnel both onstage and in all backstage areas. Placement of security is at the sole discretion of the Tour Manager. The Artist will provide all laminates, sticky passes, VIP passes, guest lists, and pass sheets. The Tour Manager will meet with head of security prior to doors opening to go over all necessary details of show security.
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PRODUCTION OFFICE AND DRESSING ROOMS
Promoter must have keys to all rooms and all rooms to be clean and ready 90 minutes before scheduled loadin. All showers must be clean and functioning with private washroom/shower facilities (including HOT water) one (1) hour prior to load-in. If venue has laundry facilities available for use, please inform Tour Manager upon arrival.
REVISED: August 21, 2012 ***Please provide soft, high quality two-ply toilet paper for all dressing rooms and production office(s)*** NOTE: It is extremely important to Melody Gardot and her entire touring staff that every possible measure is taken to lighten the impact of this production on the environment. When possible please use local organic food products. Please have proper recycling bins available in all areas of the venue – catering, stage, dressing rooms and offices. Please use proper composting bins in all food preparation areas. No paper plates or plastic utensils or cups whenever possible in catering areas – please use real cutlery and dishes. Please dispose of all recyclables properly after the show has finished. PRODUCTION OFFICE: Large and Lockable with key or access code furnished to Tour Manager upon arrival
One (1) large table or desk with comfortable office chair
One (1) telephone line with unrestricted long-distance access
High-speed Internet (working 90 minutes prior to load-in) ***This is essential***
Kindly have all passwords in production office upon arrival
Small fridge or cooler
One (1) wastepaper basket
One (1) recycle blue bin
MELODY GARDOT'S DRESSING ROOM: To be set up no later than 11 AM
Large & Lockable with shower and toilet
Comfortable couch and four (4) chairs
Incandescent lighting
One (1) full-length mirror
One (1) vanity with bright lighting (suitable for make-up application)
One (1) iron (with steam) & ironing board
One (1) high-quality clothing steamer
One (1) multi-outlet electrical extension cord or power strip
One (1) small fridge
One (1) wastepaper basket
REVISED: August 21, 2012
One (1) recycle blue bin
Window that opens, if possible
BAND (BOYS) DRESSING ROOM To be set up no later than 9:00 AM
Large & Lockable with shower and toilet
Incandescent lighting
Comfortable couch and six (6) chairs
One (1) small fridge
One (1) full-length mirror
One (1) wastepaper basket
One (1) recycle blue bin
BAND (GIRLS) DRESSING ROOM: To be set up at 9:00 AM
Large & Lockable with shower and toilet
Incandescent lighting
Comfortable couch and six (4) chairs
One (1) small fridge
One (1) full-length mirror
One (1) wastepaper basket
One (1) recycle blue bin
REVISED: August 21, 2012 HOSPITALITY AND CATERING Please contact Tour Manager to confirm all hospitality and catering needs.
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The following catering is necessary: ALL FOOD MUST BE ORGANIC OR BIODYNAMIC
All food items must be covered, protected, and refrigerated/on ice if required (ie: plastic wrap over all fruits, dips, etc)
All items should be placed in dressing rooms at time of load-in.
We have two vegetarians in the tour party
MELODY'S GARDOT DRESSING ROOM – TO BE PLACED IN DRESSING ROOM 45 – 60 MINS PRIOR TO SHOWTIME
One (1) Electric Juicer
Twelve (12) large towels
Four (4) one litre bottles of still water (Room Temperature) – Evian preferred
Two (2) whole lemons & One (1) sharp knife
One (1) kettle with green tea & other assorted herbal teas
One (1) cigarette lighter or matches
One (1) pack of American Spirit Natural or Menthol cigarettes
One (1) red wine (Montepulciano or Tuscan)
Cutlery for six (6) plus coffee mugs
One (1) bouquet of fresh flowers (White lilies, stargazer lilies, or yellow wildflowers NO pine or eucalyptus please)
Six (6) organic bananas
Two (2) packages of plain, low salt organic rice cakes
Six (6) Gluten free organic energy or granola bars (No nuts)
One (1) small pack of freshly cut pineapple
One (1) small pack of blueberries
One (1) small pack of cherries
One (1) small pack of blackberries
Chorizo and Mixed Green Salad (Organic Greens)
REVISED: August 21, 2012
Brown Rice Sushi o Miso Soup o Brown Rice Cucumber Rolls o Brown Rich Sweet Potato/Veggie Rolls
Please provide the following ORGANIC items for juicing
Ten (10) large carrots
One (1) large bunch of celery
Two (2) large seedless cucumbers
Two (2) Fuji or Gala apples
One (1) 6” piece of ginger
One (1) bunch of flat leaf parsley
One (1) bag of baby leaf spinach
One (1) head of Romaine or butter leaf lettuce
BAND (BOYS) DRESSING ROOM
One (1) kilo bag mixed nuts – unsalted
An assortment of granola bars and CLIF energy bars
Assorted fresh fruit – including apples, bananas (6), and green grapes
One (1) loaf multigrain bread
Two (2) whole lemons
Four (4) packages of smoked/baked tofu (NOT raw) or 6 – 8 packages vegetarian deli slices
One (1) box of Instant Oatmeal packages – assorted (apple/cinnamon, brown sugar, etc) NOT MUSELI, WITH NO NUTS
Assorted premium sandwich meats, cheeses, sliced vegetables and condiments. NO deli trays/premade sandwiches please
One (1) large 70% dark chocolate bar / One (1) large milk chocolate bar
Four (4) packages of mint chewing gum or breath mints
Twenty-four (24) small bottles of still water (Chilled)
REVISED: August 21, 2012 Twelve (12) bottles of still water (Room Temperature) with labels removed for stage.
Six (6) large bottles of plain sparkling water
Two (2) bottles of red wine (Include Corkscrew Please)
One (1) bottle of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
Two (2) litres of premium orange juice
Two (2) litres of Coconut water (NOT Coconut milk)
Twelve (12) ) cans of Red Bull
Twenty-four (24) bottles of premium lager beer (Chilled) – A local selection is fine
One (1) coffee maker or French press with filters, etc.
One (1) electric kettle
Several packages of decaffeinated instant coffee
One (1) lb of premium ground coffee
Milk, cream and sugar
Coffee mugs
Cutlery for ten people, glasses, napkins, plates, etc
6-8 wine glasses
Twelve (12) clean hand towels
Twelve (12) large bath towels (available immediately at load in please)
BAND (GIRLS) DRESSING ROOM PLEASE CHECK WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER BEFORE SETTING UP GIRLS DRESSING ROOM
One (1) bag of unsalted almonds
An assortment of granola bars and CLIF energy bars
Assorted organic fresh fruit – including apples, bananas, green grapes, blueberries and strawberries
One (1) small platter of fresh vegetables (NO mushrooms or onions)
Six (6) bottles of still water (Room Temperature) – Evian preferred
One (1) packet of rice cakes
One (1) small jar of honey
One (1) assorted box of herbal teas, including Chamomile, Earl Grey and Chai
REVISED: August 21, 2012 One (1) small carton of soy or rice milk
Two (2) bars of dark chocolate
Six (6) bottles of room temperature water
BUS HOSPITALITY Please have available after bus arrival in the AM
MELODY'S BUS – ALL FOOD MUST BE ORGANIC OR BIODYNAMIC
Twenty-four (24) small bottles of still water (Evian preferred)
Six (6) small bottles of plain sparkling water
One (1) bottle Red Wine (Montepulciano or Tuscan)
Two (2) Organic pear juice or 2 assorted Organic Juice
Brown GLUTEN FREE bread
Cheeses (MUST BE ONLY GOAT OR SHEEP) o Feta, Pecorino, Asiago
Chamomile tea bags
Organic Peanut Butter
Organic bananas
Sliced turkey breast (NO NITRATES)
Organic hummus
Organic baby carrots
Whole wheat bread
BAND AND CREW BUS
Twenty-four (24) small bottles of still water (Evian preferred)
Six (6) small bottles of plain sparkling water
Two (2) large 70% dark chocolate bars
Twenty-four (24) bottles of Corona/Stella beers
Two (2) large bags of mixed nuts
2 Litres pineapple juice
REVISED: August 21, 2012 FOOD SERVICE We prefer onsite catering for meal breaks. Our entourage has two vegetarians, so please ensure that all meals have a non-dairy vegetarian option available. The vegetarian option should contain tofu, beans, or some sort of vegetarian protein. Please note that we have one person who is allergic to kiwi fruit.
TYPICAL CATERING SCHEDULE 09:00
Bus arrival – please have all dressing room articles in place with towels/showers ready.
09:00
Light breakfast – coffee, juices, pastries, toast, spreads, cereals, fruit, etc
13:00 – 15:00
Lunch Service
18:00 – 21:00
Dinner Service (Depending on show schedule; advance with TM)
Please have some take away containers available. If catering is not provided, please have menus available for nearby restaurants. Delivery is preferable or runner pick up if needed. Please do not make reservations for our entire party at local restaurants as we can rarely all break at the same time. Good cuisine choices for us include Thai, Italian, Indian and Sushi; please ensure there are some vegetarian choices available. In case of a buyout, we will require up to 21 buyouts (depending on personnel) at €35to cover both lunch and dinner. Kindly have correct change to disperse to entourage. Tour manager will advance prior to showday.
PERSONAL CHEF In the event that Melody is travelling with her personal chef, Phiya Kushi, it will be necessary for Mr. Kushi to have access to the venue catering area and equipment, and for him to speak in advance with the local catering staff. Contact: Phillip “Phiya” Kushi (
[email protected]) Please notify us right away if there will not be local catering at the venue.
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
MELODY GARDOT PLAYS STEINWAY PIANOS EXCLUSIVELY – WITH NO EXCEPTIONS The venue will be responsible for providing a Steinway grand piano model A, B or D tuned to A=440 for the stage. Tunings other than A=440 need to be advanced with the tour manager. The lid and support stick must be fully removed prior to soundcheck and tuning. On certain songs, Melody will reach inside the body of the piano and pluck the strings by hand. There must be no obstructions inside the piano (ie: pick-ups or other
REVISED: August 21, 2012 permanent fixtures). Please have the piano tuned at load in with a second tuning 1 hour prior to doors. The group travels with all other backline. IMPORTANT: All 3 pedals must be functioning and in good working order upon delivery. In the event that the group is not traveling with their own backline equipment, you will find a list of required backline equipment in this rider. Please confirm with Melody’s Tour Manager if backline is required.
AUDIO Latest audio spec attached below. STAGING/SOFT GOODS We are carrying our own backdrop and a kabuki that must be hung prior to soundcheck. Please see lighting plot for placement and advance with the Production Manager. Please note: Melody occasionally uses black chalk dust in her show. The dust is scattered on the stage at the downstage center vocal position and makes an effect when she stomps her feet. It is best not to have audio subsnakes or other sensitive equipment in this area. We require some risers for our stage setup. Current configuration will be on the audio and lighting spec below. LIGHTING Lighting plot and requirements attached below
STAGEHANDS Eight (8) local hands required. Preferably with audio/lighting/backline skill. Breakdown: Four (4) audio, two (2) lighting, and two (2) backline/props. The hands will need to be available from start of load in until released by tour or production manager.
OTHER NOTES ABOUT THIS TOUR We will require one merch vendor to sell for us
REVISED: August 21, 2012 I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RIDER AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
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