TONY PACE TRACK SHOW RIDER

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1 TONY PACE TRACK SHOW RIDER This Production Rider (the Production Rider) is attached to and made a part of the contract (the Contract) furnishing services of TONY PACE (Artist). The Purchaser (Purchaser) as defined on the face of the Contract in connection with Artist s performance(s) at the venue(s) described therein (the Venue or the Engagement). Purchaser understands that Artist is continually touring and any production rider signed more than 60 days prior to engagement may be subject to modifications to accommodate changes to the show or travel. Producer and Purchaser hereby agree to the following additional terms and conditions: Purchaser shall provide the following at their expense: Section 1 GENERAL 1. Purchaser agrees that no portion of any performance rendered hereunder may be broadcast, recorded, filmed, taped or embodied in any form for any purpose or re-producing such performance and purchaser agrees that it will not authorize any such recording without prior consent of the artist. 2. Purchaser agrees that it will not commit the artist to any personal appearances, interview, or any type of promotional appearances without the artist s prior written consent. 3. Purchaser agrees that the artist shall have complete control of their portion of the show(s) which includes staging, stage decoration, props, opening act and participants in the show. 4. Purchaser agrees that the engagement(s) will not be advertised in any form until deposit, signed contract, and rider is received by Artist's office representative. 5. Purchaser shall be responsible for any permit(s) and licenses required for the performance(s). 6. Purchaser agrees that TONY PACE or Agent will be allotted a table of at least 10 seats per show gratis to be used by TONY PACE or Agent when applicable. 7. Purchaser agrees that any form of promotion or advertising the name of TONY PACE must first be approved by TONY PACE or his representation. Any form of promotion and/or advertising using the name TONY PACE must have the TONY PACE logo which will be provided to the purchaser. 8. We would appreciate the Purchaser providing a knowledgeable representative for the event to assist Tony Pace and staff during their stay. Section 2 TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES Depending on the criteria of your event, purchaser shall provide and pay for the following: 2a. AIR TRANSPORTATION 2 (two) Round-trip, changeable business-class tickets for Tony Pace and Production Manager. Please verify start and ending locations prior to booking. a. Flights should include the least amount of stops available. b. Departure times for consideration should be between 6:00am and 1:00 p.m. No Red Eye flights. Please verify times with Tony Pace or Representative prior to booking. c. Acceptable and preferred Airlines are American, Alaska Air, Air Canada, One World Partners as well as Jet Blue We understand there are occasions that these airlines are not available for travel destinations. In these situations, we require the tickets to include Priority Boarding and upgraded seating such as Economy Plus/Delta Comfort Seating. d. Excess Baggage, when required for the show will be paid/reimbursed by purchaser. 1 of 6

2 NOTE: Our office would be happy to arrange and make all flight reservations and will provide receipt of cost for reimbursement. If purchaser prefers to make reservations, please note that all tickets must be booked in the legal names of all personnel and from/to the cities as listed on personnel list for airline reservations. Any difficulty resulting from tickets with improper names or cities is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. Purchaser must confirm the names of all members with Artist s representative prior to booking in the event of personnel changes. 2b.GROUND TRANSPORTATION 1. Airport Pick Up: Please provide transportation capable of managing up to 4 large suitcases and transporting Tony Pace and personnel comfortably. No pickups or Cargo Vans please. A Car Rental may replace ground transportation for Tony Pace only upon agreement between all parties and all related costs will be the responsibility of purchaser. (Small SUV Class) Parking and Fuel Costs for rental vehicles are the responsibility of purchaser. Section 3 HOTEL & HOSPITALITY 3a. HOTEL Hotels should be at least 4 star with 24 hour room service available. Please verify with us as to how many rooms will be required for your event prior to making reservations. 1. One Non Smoking Two room Suite w/king bed for Tony Pace with daily food and beverage allowance. 2. One Non Smoking Double Room with Double Beds for Artist Representative/Management with a with daily food and beverage allowance Additional Rooms may be required for technical and set up crew according to set up requirements. Food and Beverage allowance is non cumulative with privileges beginning on the day of arrival. All rooms will be booked on the premises when performance is at the same location as the accommodations (i.e. Casinos/ Hotels). All rooms are to be non-smoking. NOTE: Purchaser must contact Artist s Representative or Production Manager at least 3 weeks prior to engagement to advance air, hotel and transportation needs. 3. Meals: We would appreciate sandwiches (for Crew) and Cheese & Fruit Plate (for Tony Pace) during set up and sound check. All dinner theater events will provide meals for staff prior to show. Note: Tony Pace does not eat prior to show and some type of meal provision for after the show would be greatly appreciated. Section 4. TECHNICAL ASPECTS ON LOCATION, STAGE, SOUND & LIGHTING 4a. BACK STAGE 1. Purchaser will provide Artist with a private dressing room equipped with towels, mirror, chairs, electrical outlets, steamer and clothes rack. This dressing room should be easily accessible to a clean private bathroom closed to the general public. 2. Dressing Room or backstage hospitality area should have Coffee and Tea, Bottled Water (RoomTemp). A unit with the ability to make hot water to be available in the dressing room on each night of the show would be appreciated. 3. Complimentary Cheese and Fruit Platter proceeding each performance. 4b. MERCHANDISING Purchaser agrees that TONY PACE shall have the exclusive rights in the merchandising of any and all TONY PACE music and souvenirs at no cost to the artist. Purchaser also agrees to provide the artist with a reserved area with a table for the sales of such merchandise. It is also agreed that no other program souvenir, photographs, recordings, audio or video nor any other reading materials shall be sold in connection with the artist s performance(s). 2 of 6

3 4c. THE STAGE: 1. STAGE SIZE: Event stages should be a minimum 16 depth x 20 width and raised at least 24 inches with 2 stairs leading from floor to stage. 2. Stage Dress: should be properly dressed with a Background Curtain Configuration or Fiber Optic backdrop when available. 3. STAGE SAFETYIt is very important that the stage is of the HIGHEST QUALITY! In the event of a temporary stage, the stage must be provided by a reputable staging company, experienced in providing quality staging for full production concerts with flown sound and lights per Artist production rider. Staging which is deemed unsafe or a questionable liability is NOT acceptable. The stage surface must be LEVEL and capable of supporting 125 lb.. per sq. foot. The surface must be either wood (parquet dance floor is acceptable) or Marley, smooth and free of holes or protrusions. Stage surface must be completely dry. If risers (i.e. hotel or other portable-type riser) or sectional, temporary staging is used, then stage must be completely secure and free of any gaps capable of causing injury. There may be audience members on the stage at different times during the show. Any injury sustained on a poorly constructed, unleveled, improperly prepared or wet stage will become the liability of Purchaser. The front of the stage must be skirted, or the like. Please understand that the above stage section contains issues for the purpose of safety for all who have cause to step perform on it. Any questions or doubts should be directed to Artist s Production Manager as soon as possible. 4. Tony Pace Props - an upstage onstage area for the placement of props will be needed. This area should be to either side onstage. 5. PRIOR TO SHOWTIME: Stage should be cleared of podiums and tables prior to the performance. 6. PIANO REQUIREMENTS (if available): A baby piano from 6 to 9 should be tuned to A-440 the day of the concert with an adjustable piano bench. If no piano is available then an electronic keyboard with a piano sound would be acceptable. The piano and keyboard are optional based on availability. 4d. Set Up, Stage Requirements and Sound Check 1. Performance hall or area must be available on the day of the engagement for set-up. Set up time should be coordinated to allow the set up of stage props to remain in place once they have been set. No audience member or patrons are allowed in the room during this time. Corporate Events Please Note FOR TESTING PURPOSES - Sound Check volumes may exceed the levels used during the show so we ask that you coordinate the sound check at a time where surrounding area meeting will not be disturbed. Depending on the complexity of the show requirement set up and sound check may take up to 2 hours: Actual designated time to be coordinated with facility tech department and production manager. 2. Production manager shall have complete control over set-up, tear down, and all aspects regarding the show. 3. First Row of the audience seating should be as close to the stage as comfortably possible to retain intimacy of the show. Please do not place dance floors in front of the stage 4. Fly points for Special Curtain Drops provided by Tony Pace may be required for stage design. (Stage Lift May Be Required) We will require floor weights for these curtains. 5. Electrical Requirements: Separate circuits with the ability to handle the required load for all sound and lighting. 6. One power source for a clock is needed next to monitor at front of stage 3 of 6

4 4e. SOUND FOR TRACK EVENT: Minimum Sound Requirements: Pro-Line equipment to provide clean, smooth sound at a comfortable level to the audience. Requirements include: 1. (one) direct box for a guitar. ( please verify if being used) 2. Professional Mixing Console with a minimum of 16 Channels, 3 band EQ, monitor send, aux send, (Yamaha MG16/6FX or better) 3. Two Handheld wireless microphones with straight stand: (series 87 preferred) 4. Artist will provide a Ditto Loop Pedal to be patched through wireless and placed at monitor area. 5. One pro-line reverb unit: Internal board units must be Yamaha SPX90 verb or comparable. 6. Two pro-line EQ units (32 band) one for main and one for monitors. 7. FOH Main Sound System should be a professional system to deliver a comfortable level throughout the entire facility with all necessary cabling. It should include (per side) at least One Sub Speaker Cabinet and One Three Way 15 cabinet. Depending on the size of venue 15 two way cabinets with proper time delay may be required to fill the rear of hall in order to facilitate a level of comfort for the entire room. (For larger venues please contact the showʼs production manager to discuss requirements. A line-array system may be required) (Claire Bros, Turbo, Meyer FBT, JBL, Pro-line or EV Pro-line) 8. Sound Technician for setup and operations for each show is Mix position shall be half way between FOH and stage, center whenever possible. required. 9. ARTIST WILL PROVIDE PLAYBACK UNIT. (Instant Replay 360 Unit) Patch: XLR L/R Production Manager will run the show and should be situated next to FOH mixing console 4 of 6

5 10. Clear-Comm system for communication between all techs for each performance when necessary. 4F. STAGE MONITOR SYSTEM: Must include at least FOUR Proline 15 Wedge Monitors (comparable match to FOH). One monitor mix is required. Multiple effects will be required to be patched through monitors (Delay & Verb with ability to be muted during speaking portions of show) 4G. VIDEO SYSTEM: 1. A Video playback screen and system may be required (Please verify with representative). Artist may provide video projector as well as playback computer which will be run by production manager: 4H. LIGHTING SYSTEM 2. Lighting system should be pro-line gear with adequate fill to allow visibility from all viewpoints. a. At least One follow spot and operator. b. Lighting Technician proficient with design and operation of equipment for larger venues c. At least a 2 to 3 color wash with special effect lighting fixtures: d. Fiber Optic Stage Curtain Backdrop when available 4h. IF HAZER/FOG MACHINE ARE USED. Purchaser shall provide and pay for any and all approvals and/ or permits, as well as any necessary fire watches, needed for the use of hazers and/or foggers per local regulations (usually from the local Fire Marshall). This is typically needed for performances in hotels or any other venue where smoke alarm issues are present. Clearance must be obtained from at least 4 hours prior to doors open until the completion of Artist s performance. These units are the responsibility of Purchaser/Sound/Lighting. 5: PLEASE VERIFY IF TONY IS NEEDED FOR MEET AND GREET. 5 of 6

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