Turkuaz Hospitality & Production Rider This rider is implicitly, if not explicitly, attached to the contract you were sent via email from an agent at Hoplite, for the performance of Turkuaz ( Artist ) on, 201, for / at ( Venue or Buyer, City, State) Your cooperation in meeting these terms or guidelines will help to ensure that the Venue, Audience and Artist and will have the best possible experience. If there is a discrepancy, the terms of the contract supersede the terms of the rider. This rider represents the general needs of the artist, and the conditions of the rider must be understood even if certain specifics are not provided for in the contract. Every bit of contact information and all available promotional resources are available at hoplitemusic.com. If you have questions, please direct them to the appropriate party by referring to the artist s page on hoplitemusic.com. Should you have questions about the contract terms, please contact the agent with whom you negotiated the terms. If you have questions about the rider, please first advance the performance with the Tour Manager. General Terms: Security- Buyer shall guarantee proper security at all times to ensure the safety and privacy of Artist, Artist crew and guests, all equipment, and personal property from the beginning of load-in until the completion of loadout. Buyer will be held financially responsible for any loss due to lack of proper security. Taping and Cameras ARE allowed. Video and Broadcasting of any sort, in any medium may be allowed only with the prior written consent of Artist or Artist s manager. Please advance this issue with Tour Manager. All film, tapes and content of any Video or Broadcast will be the property of Artist unless a waiver, release or mechanical license is signed in advance. Artist retains the non-negotiable right to record (audio or video) their performance or have it recorded for them, free of charge or limitation. Artist shall use their own recording gear if allowing a patch into the board poses a production issue for Buyer. This recording is the exclusive property of Artist, and Buyer shall not restrict or inhibit this activity in any way unless a request to do so is made when the contract and rider link are received by buyer. Billing- Artists name must appear with the appropriate billing in all printed advertising and must be mentioned in all radio spots. Billing is as follows: Turkuaz. Please spell it right. Artist shall be advertised in accordance with specific artwork/admat provided or linked to in the Agency performance contract email. All advertising or audio / video spots shall always be subject to Artist s approval. Advertising (radio, posters, newspapers and marquee) for public performances should begin no less than two (2) weeks prior to the event, unless agreed to otherwise, in writing, by Artist management or marketing personnel. Promotion / Admats- Artist s approved advertising materials and admat posters, handbills, etc., as well as current, official photos, must be used in any marketing featuring images of Turkuaz or iconic representations of the band or their name. Marketing materials must be approved on any club dates in which Artist is headlining. Support- Support for all club performances, unless otherwise stipulated by the agency contract, shall be determined by Artist. If the venue desires an act to be on the bill, the support must be approved by Artist s management. This does not apply to special events and festivals.
A minimum of 25 complimentary tickets may be requested by Artist, unless stipulated otherwise by the terms of the Contract. Guest lists will be provided by (most likely on) the day of the performance. These tickets or guest list spots are generally for street teamers, as well as friends, and we ask that you honor this that we may best promote our date with you. Management also reserves the right to request 5 additional complimentary tickets for Media or VIP guests. Artist and crew laminates must be honored and bearers provided with full Artist access, unless agreed to otherwise by Artist s tour manager. Tour Manager shall have reasonable access to the box office or ticketing area and shall be provided with verifiable ticket sales or attendance counts upon request. Merchandise- Artist will be provided a lighted space and a table to display and sell merchandise. This space must be adequate for a 5 x8 table and have an electrical outlet accessible for a lamp, etc. (approx.. 40 sq. ). Unless stipulated otherwise in the Contract, Artist will sell all merchandise and retain all proceeds. Parking- Well-lit, FREE parking for a mid-sized tour bus with a 12 ft. trailer (roughly 55-60 or (4) standard parking spaces, allowing room to load out of the rear) must be provided in close proximity to venue and must be available from load-in to load-out. Insurance- Buyer or Venue must carry public liability and property damage insurance with sufficiently high limits to adequately insure against bodily injury, death, or loss of or damage to property in connection with a part of the performance. Buyer and/or Venue shall also indemnify Artist against any and all loss, damage and/or destruction occurring to Artist, their employees, contractors and agents, and equipment at the venue, including but not limited to damage or destruction due to acts of God. Hospitality: Please provide green room hospitality (not meals) for AFTER the performance. Meals- Unless stipulated otherwise in the Contract, Buyer will provide a hot, nutritious, well-balanced meal (with beverages) for twelve (12), to be scheduled in advance with the Artist s tour manager. Meals should ideally be made from natural, organic ingredients. A meal buyout of $15.00 per person ($150 USD) is acceptable, and must be presented to tour manager at load-in. Dressing Room- A well-lighted, private, lockable dressing room and bathroom (with shower if available) must be provided for the duration of the evening, at no addition cost to Artist. If there is not WiFi available, Artist and/or tour manager MUST have free access to an internet connection. The following (prioritized) items should be placed in dressing room prior to sound check. (10) clean, white, hand-sized towels for stage (to be returned after the show) (2) cases of room temperature, bottled SPRING WATER (1) bottle of Maker s Mark whiskey (with a bucket of potable ice) (2) bottles of premium vodka (Stolichnaya at the minimum, Grey Goose or Ketel One preferred) Mixers: (1) liter each of club soda, soda water and cranberry juice; (3) fresh, sliced limes (2) cases of beer (local craft brews or quality brands) in a bucket of ice (1) bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey (with a bucket of potable ice) (8) cans of regular Red Bull and (8) cans of sugar free Red Bull (1) bowl of fresh fruit & veggies (seasonal if available) ***Please provide plates, utensils, cups and napkins, as well as the buckets of cooling and potable ice. Lodging- Unless stipulated otherwise in the Contract, Buyer will provide six (6) non-smoking rooms, (2) with King Sized beds and (4) with two queen-sized beds, at a nearby established hotel chain, i.e. Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, etc. for the evening of performance, and will provide Artist with a confirmation number when show is advanced. Be sure to guarantee the rooms for late arrival and late check-out! We hope this rider explains the needs of the Artist in full. We appreciate your cooperation. Accepted and Agreed- Buyer Date Agent or Manager for Artist Date ***NOTE: Artists production rider, stage plot and input list are provided below, so the pages can be printed separately and provided to your production team. The production rider is an integral part of this rider.
TURKUAZ PRODUCTION RIDER ***Artist s production needs MUST be advanced*** Production Advance Contact: Chris Brouwers (530) 559-2085 // chris@turkuazband.com ***Stage Plot & Input List attached below. BASIC PRODUCTION NEEDS All house sound and lights (or backline, if needed) must be set-up and ready by Artist load-in. Artist requires no back-line equipment and WILL NOT use back-line if they choose not to. Artist will not share any equipment with other acts on the bill, unless arrangements are made in advance with Tour Manager. If Artist is headlining, Artist will NOT strike any gear from the stage, and WILL NOT move equipment if they deem it to be problematic or unnecessary. Buyer must provide a front-of-house (FOH) and monitor engineer from load-in to load-out-- this can be one person if they have access to both positions during the performance. Artist requires a full sound check of at least 40 minutes following load-in and stage set-up. SOUND ***Buyer must provide staging, PA, monitors and all mics, stands, clips and cables. Stage- The minimum size stage deck for the Artist's performance shall be at least 18' wide by 12' deep. The ideal stage size is 24 x 20, with a 2 minimal elevation above surrounding floor or grade. The stage shall be of sturdy construction; flat, level and free of tripping hazards. The stage deck and sub-structure shall not have sag or bounce that would cause amplifiers, speaker stacks or lighting rigs to lean or sway. If the stage is not a permanent part of the venue, a safe, sturdy loading ramp and an adequate set of stairs must be provided. Outdoor stages must be properly covered and grounded to protect Artist and all equipment from the elements. Drum Riser- Artist provides a drum riser, 96" x 72" x16" (8 w x 6 d x 16 h) and, if headlining and space provides, shall use this and will not strike or move it for other artists. If artist is not headlining, or on a festival stage, please provide a similar riser. Power- Turkuaz requires (3) 20 amp circuits, not including the sound system and lighting needs. Sound Reinforcement- Please pay special attention to each of the elements in this rider, and make every effort to provide what is requested. If you feel that your existing system will not suffice for this event, please consult a professional audio company. House Sound Speakers- Buyer must supply a full, professional quality stereo sound system capable of producing average of 105 db SPL for every seat in the audience. This should consist of a typical three (3) or four (4) way speaker system with all necessary amplifiers, crossovers, and processing. There must be a 32-band graphic equalizer on the house main sends. Preferred speakers are EAW 750/850, d&b, Nexo, Meyer, Turbosound or similar. Front-of-House Console- Buyer must supply a professional, quality and fully functional console that can accommodate at least twenty-four (24) channels. o Preferred consoles are: Recall, Midas, DDA, Soundcraft or similar. o Graphic EQ s on all speaker feeding outputs o Each input channel must be include or be capable of handling: 4 band sweepable equalization (min. 2 sweep mid filters). 48v, phase switch, insert and high pass filters Outboard Gear: o Min. of 2 digital reverb units (prefer Lexicon 480, PCM91/80/70, TC M-5000/3000) o 1 digital delay unit w/ min. 1 sec. (prefer TC 2290 or similar)
o 1 Multi-FX unit (prefer SPX 990/900) o 6 channel compressor/limiters o 4 channels gates Shielding: If this is an outdoor performance, adequate shielding from the elements (both rain and sun) must be provided. Monitors: Please speak with Production Advance Contact to discuss Monitor details. Artist does not tour with a monitor engineer. o A separate monitor console is preferred, but monitors may be mixed at FOH position. o Min. of 6 separate monitor mixes with a graphic equalizer (31 bands) for each mix. o 8 monitor wedges o 1 drum side fill monitor o Artist carries (1) wireless in-ear monitor system that the drummer may prefer to use. o Please refer to the input list for specific monitor wedge or side-fill placement. LIGHTING ***Please advance with lighting director (LD): Zach Zaba (803) 917-1181 // zachzaba@yahoo.com ***Artist tours with their own stage truss, LED fixtures and water-based Hazer. LD needs: o Patch list of the venue's house lighting rig o Stage dimensions & ceiling heights o Clear permission to use water-based atmospheric fog / haze Desk / Work Area: Please provide the following at the FOH position or a central, safe, accessible area. o Space for small table (artist provides), roughly 5 x 5 o A grounded power outlet for a power strip / surge protector, provided by LD o 3 PIN XLR data line (can be within snake "run") o LD uses laptop-based midi-controllers instead of a traditional LD console (LD provides) On Stage: o Power- LD requires (3) Onstage 20 Amp Circuits (2 for lights, 1 for hazer) o LD will set-up a stage truss incl. (2) "tree" stands (16' L x 15' H), each with a 5 foot print o When in use, Artist s truss system is generally upstage over the drum set and when possible Artist will use additional venue lighting, especially downstage, or any hung PAR fixtures. This can be done by using existing venue hardware or controlled through Artist s console, if addressing is possible, but this all needs to be handled in advance. o If advanced for feasibility, Artist can hang their fixtures on a truss provided by venue. Fixture weights are provided below. o Lighting fixtures: (10) Par 64 LEDS (2-3 lbs. each) (4) Chauvet Intimidator 350 Movers (23lbs each) (2) Chauavet QSPOT 260 Movers (30 lbs. each) Chauvet Hurricane Haze 2 Water-based Hazer Stage Plot is provided below.