LIVE EVENTS Technical Production Rider
Planet Earth In Concert TECHNICAL PRODUCTION RIDER This rider is an integral part of the contract. It must be signed and returned with the contract. No changes can be made. Orchestra Flute 1 (Flute & Alto Flute) Flute 2 (Flute, Alto Flute & Bass Flute) Piccolo Oboe 1 Oboe 2 Cor Anglais Clarinet 1 (B ) Clarinet 2 (B ) Bass Clarinet Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 Contrabassoon 5 Horns in F Horn 5 * Assist, Trumpet 1 (B and F) Trumpet 2 (B ) Trumpet 3 (B ) Trumpet 4 (B ) * Assist 2 Tenor Trombones 1 Bass Trombone Tuba 1 Timpani (incl. one 33 inch if poss. for contra C) 4 Percussion (see below) 1 Synth 1 Piano 1 Harp Strings: 14/12/10/8/6 Vocals: Mezzo-soprano (not classical). 78 orchestral players (79 with assit Horn)
Percussion List: Anvil Bass Drum (+Rute) Bell Tree Claves, Crotales Djembe (or similar) Finger Cymbals Glockenspiel 2 Congas (Low & High ie., Tumba & Conga) Small & Large Suspended Cymbals Marimba Metal Shaker Piatti Snare Drum Song Bells Surdo (or similar) Tambourine Taiko Drum medium size (or similar) Tam-tam Temple Blocks Toms Triangle Vibraphone Whip/Slapstick Windchimes Xylophone Gran Cassa PLUS: Snare, Kick and High Hat NB: production would prefer not to have a full drum kit on stage - just these three parts. Backline Required to be provided by Presenter/Producer/Promoter Keyboards: 1 x Roland Fantom X8 with damper pedal or equivalent 1 x Keyboard amplifier, 1 x Single X braced stand NOTE: The Production will supply Mac computer with the show s synth sounds and Volume pedal, audio and USB cables Piano: 1 x Concert Grand Piano (the piano must be tuned before each rehearsal and performance)
Schedule The production requires a 5 hour load in prior to the first rehearsal. Load in times, and crew calls will be coordinated with the Technical Director. A minimum of 2 x 3 hour rehearsals on or off site. To be discussed with the Executive Producer. A Minimum of 1 x 3 hour tech rehearsal on site and prior to the first performance. For any schedule questions, please contact the Executive Producer. Staffing Lighting Operator: The Presenter/Producer/Promoter to provide a Lighting Operator for the rehearsals and performance(s). The Production will provide a cue sheet Sound Engineer: The Presenter/Producer/Promoter to provide a Sound Engineer (to be discussed and agreed with the Technical Director) for the rehearsals and performance(s). The Sound Engineer will be provided with a cue sheet. NOTE: The Production contains sound effects and the local Sound Engineer will need to balance these with the orchestra and vocal soloist. Full talk back facilities must be available between Technical Director, Executive Producer, Stage Manager, Sound Engineer, Lighting Designer and AV Operator throughout all rehearsals and show. And full talk back facilities must be provided for the Conductor to communicate with the Technical Director and Sound Engineer throughout all rehearsals and the show. Technical specifications The Production shall supply the Playback & Control Unit (as a separate cost as listed in the production budget). For Information playback equipment comprises 2 x Mac Pros 2 x Presonus Sound cards 1 x Backup HD drive 2 x Control monitors 1 x 1u keyboard, monitor and mouse NOTE: The video control position must be FOH.
Rehearsal technical specifications The Technical Director and the Presenter/Producer/Promoter s technical representative must review and agree to all technical specifications in advance of the date as noted below: Audio For on site rehearsal and performance: if appropriate, the house system will be used, desk schedule as attached plus: Conductor Voice of God stand and vocal microphone For off site rehearsals: a playback system is required such that the Orchestra can hear the FX track from the video replay system, the singer, the synth and the conductor s microphone plus: Power and Signal Cabling as required along with tabletop workspace Video and Control 2 x 15 Full HD 1080p LCD Displays (for preview) cabling as needed 1 x 20 Full HD 1080p Screen on stand that can be adjusted to flat position (conductors video monitor) Cabling as needed. Show technical specifications Screen, should be no less than 18 x 32 (10 meters) wide in a 16:9 ratio positioned above and upstage of the orchestra. If this is not possible it is critical that the screen size be the largest possible for the venue to be discussed and agreed with the Technical Director. Video Equipment In the event that the Presenter/Producer/Promoter is unable to obtain any items of equipment listed below, they should consult with the Technical Director to discuss a mutually agreeable substitute: 2 x Barco HDX-W18 DLP projector 2 x Cabling for Projector as needed 1 x Front Projection Screen 16:9 Aspect ratio (32 /10 Mtr minimum) 2 x 17 Full HD 1080p LCD Displays (for preview) cabling as needed 1 x 20 Full HD 1080p Screen on stand that can be adjusted to flat position (conductors video monitor) 1 x Cabling as needed 1 x Projectionist
All site dependant cabling Electrical Power Distribution Note that Video replay and control must be on the same supply as Audio or full isolation will be required. Video projection The projectors should be positioned in a projection room. However, if this is not possible, it should be noted that some seating rows might need to be removed to accommodate the projectors as well as to move patrons away from the noise of the projectors. PA system Details of the House PA must be provided and the Production s Technical Director will advise additions/replacements. The number of cabinets must be appropriate to the venue and they must be arranged to give the best sonic and even coverage to the audience. The system must be complete with a sub bass system and top quality audience front fill if appropriate to the venue. A top quality (D&B, Meyer, LA Acoustic) line array system is preferred. A stereo mix out will be required for the synthesiser. Conductor and the musicians must be able to hear the stereo music track and stereo effects track taken from the Playback system both side fills and wedge monitors, or Conductor s hotspot may be required for this purpose. The sound effects and music need to be mixed to respect the live sound. In order to match the scale of the on-screen visuals, the Orchestra should ideally be mic d. For concert hall venues, this can be achieved using a section-by-section approach. Please forward a proposal for your venue to be discussed with Production s Technical Director in advance. Plus individual mics for the soloist (mezzo-soprano/ narrator) and conductor. Also to be provided by Presenter/Producer/Promoter: 4 x vocal mics for conductor and singer (a spare for each) Stereo channel for synth (video playback and synth channels will require active DI boxes 14 total) Stereo Delay unit for Vocalist Yamaha 990 or equivalent Stereo Reverb unit for Vocalist Separate Yamaha 990 or equivalent 2-Floor wedge monitors for Vocalist
Lighting The principal requirements for lighting are: 5 separate Colour washes Straw, Red, Medium Blue, Blue/Green, and white Conductor and Soloist Specials, ellipsoidals with working shutters Moving lights with rotating patterns, OR ellipsoidals with pattern slots for rotating patterns used as orchestra wash It is important that the lights don t shine in the eyes of the orchestra. But most important is that the lights do not shine on the projection screen. Light spill (either directly or indirectly) on the screen should also be avoided at all costs. Orchestra Requirements Large lit dimmable Music Stand for Conductor Lit dimmable Music Stands Orchestra Risers Orchestra Chairs Conductors Rostrum Conductor George Fenton, composer and conductor, requires a First Class return flight, ground transportation and a suite in a 5 star hotel in easy reach of the venue. When making these arrangements please liaise with Jane Carter +44 7740 900 635. Score and Orchestral parts Rental fees for the hire of parts and the shipping of the parts from the UK and returning to the UK shall be paid for by Presenter/Producer/Promoter and organised through Shogun Music. The cost of hire is 1,850 for the first performance. There is a reduction for multiple performances within the same week in the same venue with the same orchestra. For details contact Jane Carter +44 7740 900 635
Hospitality Dressing Rooms Presenter/Producer/Promoter will supply one lockable dressing room for the Conductor. Keys are to be given to the Conductor s representative on arrival. The Conductor s dressing room must contain a sofa and must have washing facilities with hot and cold running water, soap and towels, an iron and ironing board and toilets. The dressing room should also be equipped with a working show relay system. Production Office The Presenter/Producer/Promoter will supply a production office with Internet connection, international telephone line, a photocopier and power. Catering Appropriate food and drink to be supplied to the touring party throughout rehearsal and show periods. From Load-in Throughout the Day: An assortment of drinks (coke, apple juice, orange juice, bottled water, facilities to make tea and coffee) should be available near the stage area throughout the day for the working crew. Lunch: Lunch should be available for the crew. This will be discussed upon arrival with the show representative. Conductor: Appropriate food and drink (hot and cold) to be supplied in the Conductor s dressing room through the rehearsal and show periods. On performance days please place 2 bottles of red and 2 bottles of white wine and 12 glasses in the conductors dressing room.
Other information Merchandise Mr. Fenton may be available for CD and DVD signings post performance. To discuss Mr. Fenton s availability and scheduling, please contact Jane Carter at jane@janecarterproductions.com. Planet Earth CDs and DVDs are available through standard BBCW distributors. For more information, please contact Ami Lord at BBC Worldwide at: ami.lord@bbc.com Photography and Cell Phones Due to the nature of the show it is very important that cell phones are switched off and appropriate announcements should be made before all performances. For the same reason, ALL flash photography must be prevented by all reasonable means. Latecomers are to be allowed in only on applause during breaks unless otherwise agreed in advance. Filming and Recording No filming or recording of the performance is allowed without written permission at least (2) weeks in advance. Contacts Executive Producer: Jane Carter jane@janecarterproductions.com Mobile: + 44 7740 900 635 Technical Director: Mike Runice mrunice@gmail.com Mobile: + 1 402 681 5824