THIS RIDER WAS CREATED JANUARY 2011. ALL RIDERS DATED PRIOR TO JANUARY 2011 ARE VOID. THE CANADIAN TENORS Band Contract Rider This rider is an integral part of the contract between The Canadian Tenors (hereinafter referred to as Artists ) and (hereinafter referred to as Presenter ), This contract is dated The performance is scheduled to take place on the date at the venue in the city/town of at the time The purpose of this rider is to facilitate the best possible performance by outlining the needs of the Artists. It is the responsibility of the Presenter to adhere to all terms and conditions within this rider. Any issues or changes on behalf of the Presenter must be approved by the Artists representatives. The Artists management will make every reasonable effort in notifying the Presenter of any necessary changes to the terms outlined for this particular performance. This rider is subject to change by the Artists. The Presenter shall provide and pay for the following: 1. BILLING AND SUPPORT ACT(S): Artists shall be billed only as The Canadian Tenors. The Artists or Artists representatives have the sole right in approving any other artists that are to be a part of this performance. Presenter shall submit any suggestions at least four (4) weeks prior to performance for approval. All photographs used in print or web materials MUST be approved by the Artists or their management team before use. Page 1 of 13
2. PAYMENT Performance fee checks should be made payable to The Canadian Tenors. US Federal Tax ID # for engagements in the United States of America is: 98-0609363 3. TRANSPORTATION: Presenter shall provide ground transportation for up to 10 people. The minimum vehicle detail should be one 15- passenger van with the rear bench removed to accommodate personnel and luggage/equipment. If the Artists are arriving on a flight different from the rest of the touring party, TWO (2) of these vehicles are required. Vehicle (s) and driver (s) must be available for the entire day, and at immediate available to the Tour Manager for whatever purpose necessary at any time. Be advised that the Artists and the rest of the touring party are required at the venue at varying times of the day, and transport must be made available accordingly between hotel and venue at times advised by the Tour Manager. 4. ACCOMMODATIONS Presenter shall provide up to ten (10) single hotel rooms in a four star hotel (i.e Intercontinental, Shangri La, Fairmont, Four Seasons etc, ). Absolutely no accommodations at private residences, bed & breakfasts, cabins or cottages will be accepted. The Tour Manager will forward the rooming list at least one week prior to the performance. Hotels must have high speed internet access, the cost of which will be covered by the Presenter. Hotels must have an onsite restaurant that is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and room service must be available. 5. TECHNICIANS Presenter shall provide two (2) qualified audio technicians (FOH technician to assist the Artists FOH engineer, and a monitor engineer to OPERATE house monitor system.) Presenter shall also provide a skilled and creative lighting DIRECTOR/OPERATOR, and that person should be available during setup and rehearsal to consult with the Tour Manager regarding specific lighting cues and overall aesthetic. 6. SECURITY Presenter shall ensure that adequate security is supplied to protect the Artists and touring party, and all personal belongings. 7. DRESSING ROOMS Presenter shall supply 2 (TWO) dressing rooms for Artists, 1(ONE) large chorus room for the Artists touring musicians, and 1 (ONE) green room for guests of the Artists. None of these rooms will be shared with local musicians. Page 2 of 13
Each dressing room MUST contain: - An iron/ironing board AND a clothing steamer - Full length mirror - Garbage can - Towels (6 bath size + 6 hand towels) - A lint brush or lint tape - Hospitality requirements (as laid out in hospitality rider, pg 8 of this document) Dressing rooms MUST be located in the same building as the performance, and as close in proximity to the stage as possible. Where possible, the Artists require access to 3 (THREE) private washrooms. Keys to all rooms must be given to the Artists Tour Manager upon arrival. 8. SOUND CHECK 9. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS The Presenter will provide 20 complimentary tickets for the performance at no cost to the Artists. 10. RECORDING/BROADCAST The Presenter must obtain expressed written consent from Artists representatives prior to recording of the performance in ANY electronic format, for ANY purpose. Written permission must also be obtained for any subsequent rebroadcast of the performance. The Artists reserve the right to record any performance for archival purposes, free of any fees or obligations for doing so. 11. PROMOTER S INDEMNIFICATION The Promoter shall maintain in full force and effect, at promoter s sole cost and expense, for a period commencing twenty- four (24) hours prior to the first performance and terminating twenty- four (24) hours after the final performance, public liability, and property damage insurance, including contractual liability, in companies and in form acceptable to artist, with limits per occurrence of not less than ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) with respect to death and personal injury, and one million dollars (1,000,000.00) with respect to damage to property (including but not limited to sound and lighting equipment used by artist). Promoter shall deposit the policy or policies, c/o name and address of company s production manager, not less than twenty- one (21) days before the date of the engagement, which policies shall name company and artist as additional insured parties if promoter does not comply with the provisions of this clause 9.1, company may purchase insurance as described above in event promoter agrees to pay as additional compensation, the premium or such insurance upon company s demand; provided, however, if company is unable, after using company s best. Efforts to purchase such insurance, company may terminate the contract under, and with all the rights set forth herein. Promoter shall indemnify company and artist (i.e., artist and each member of company and hold company, artist and company s and artist s officers, directors, shareholders, employers, agents, representatives (including, without limitation, artist), and attorney harmless from and against any and all claims, demands actions, damages liability costs and expenses (including attorneys and other professional fees) Arising out of or in connection with any bodily injury, death, or loss of or damage to property which occurs in connection with any performance rendered or to be rendered by the artist during this engagement unless same is caused by the tortuous conduct or artist or any employee or agent of company or artist. Page 3 of 13
12. LOADERS/STAGEHANDS The promoter shall supply 2 (two) able- bodied people to assist with loading and unloading of Artists equipment. The Presenter shall also supply any additional labour for loading, unloading and/or set up of PA and lighting systems as necessary. 13. PARKING Presenter shall supply a minimum of four (4) individual parking spaces in close proximity to the Artists venue entrance, and well as parking for a 45 tour bus and trailer. 14. MERCHANDISING The Artists and/or their representative shall have the right to sell and/or distribute merchandise at the venue. Any commission on the sale of merchandise must be negotiated with the Artists management office. The acquisition of merchandise for sale on the night of the show must be done through the Artists management office. Presenter shall provide one experienced competent vendor for every 750 seats (capacity of venue). Presenter acknowledges that any and all vendors are representatives of the venue, and, as such, are responsible for the Artists merchandise inventory and all proceeds derived from merchandise sales. The Presenter shall supply an opening bank for vendors. The Presenter shall be responsible for completing a Soundscan sheet in order to track merchandise sold. This form shall be sent to the Presenter one week prior to the performance, and shall be faxed to 416.542.1313 DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE. 15. MEET & GREET/AUTOGRAPH SIGNING Any/all requests for receptions/meet and greets MUST be requested at least FOUR (4) WEEKS prior to the performance, and must be agreed to by the Artists representative at that time. The Canadian Tenors will generally appear in the lobby of the venue to sign autographs following the performance. The Presenter shall supply TWO (2) six foot tables with FOUR (4) chairs for this purpose. The signing area is to be located away from the merchandise sales area. The Presenter shall supply stanchions and ushers to create an organized line. At no time are photographs permitted of patrons WITH the Artists while they are at the table. Every effort must be made by the Presenter to keep the signing efficient, as attendance by patrons is generally extensive. 16. SPONSORSHIP All forms of sponsorship, whether part of an ongoing series or specifically for the Artists show, must be authorized by the Artists representative. 17. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (IF APPLICABLE) In the event the place of performance is outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, The Presenter agrees to procure, at his/her sole expense, for the Artists and party, the necessary visas, work permits and other documents of any nature whatsoever necessary or usually obtained to enable the Artists to render their services hereunder. The Presenter shall be responsible for, and indemnify and hold the Producer/Artists harmless from and against, all local, municipal and country or government Page 4 of 13
taxes, fees or levies on all income earned by Producer, or Producer's employees while in the country or countries covered by this contract. 18. PROMOTIONAL APPEARANCES The Presenter shall not commit the Artists to any personal appearances, interviews, or any other type of promotion without the prior written consent of the Artists. There shall be absolutely no press parties, appearances before special groups, or backstage visitors allowed without prior approval of the Artists. 19. FORCE MAJEURE The Artists obligations hereunder are subject to prevention or detention by reasons of sickness, inability to perform, accident, transportation failure, riots, strikes, labor disputes, any act of public authority, or any cause similar or dissimilar which is beyond the Artists direct or absolute control. In the event that the Artists do not perform at the engagement for any reason set forth above, any and all moneys paid to Artists shall be returned to the Presenter. The Artists shall not be obligated to perform at any further time. In the event that one of the Artists are unable to perform, the other three Artists reserve the right to decide whether or not to perform without the forth performer. 20. PRODUCTION OFFICE: The Artists tour manager will require a production office equipped with at least one (1) desk or working table, one (1) phone line (and Ethernet plug for internet whenever possible), one (1) 15 amp u- ground wall plug. This office or room must have a lockable door. Whenever possible, please have office as close as possible to the Artists dressing room and/or promoter s office. 21. SETTLEMENT The Presenter will settle with the Artists or the Artists designated representative prior to the performance (in the case of the Artists performance fee) and immediately following the performance (in the case of merchandise revenues and/or percentage amounts, as applicable). Cash or certified cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment, without exception unless previously agreed upon in writing. 22. NO SMOKING The entire venue, including all public and backstage areas, shall be designated a no- smoking area, with signs prominently posted and a pre- show announcement if necessary. All stage crew, technical personnel, and other representatives of the Presenter shall refrain from smoking in or around the venue (including in particular the stage and backstage areas) beginning one (1) hour prior to the Artists arrival for load- in and/or sound check. Page 5 of 13
RIDER ADHERANCE No changes or modifications to this document by The Presenter shall be allowed without the agreement and written consent of the Artists, or Artists Representative. The Presenter is responsible to distribute this document to appropriate parties hired to produce the engagement. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: BY: PRESENTER (PRINT NAME) PRESENTER (SIGNATURE) DATE: DATE OF ENGAGEMENT: VENUE: AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: BY: FOR: THE CANADIAN TENORS (PRINT NAME) SIGNATURE Page 6 of 13
CANADIAN TENORS BACK LINE LIST DRUMS: YAMAHA (YAMAHA ENDORSED ARTIST) - RECORDING CUSTOM, BIRCH CUSTOM OR MAPLE CUSTOM - 22 KICK DRUM WITH HEAVY BLANKET OR PILLOW INSIDE - 14 METAL SNARE DRUM & 14 WOOD SNARE DRUM (ONE TO BE USED AS SPARE) - 10, 12, 14 & 16 TOMS CYMBALS: ZILDJIAN (THIN CYMBALS ONLY... NO ROCK, METAL, OR PROJECTION SERIES CYMBALS) - 14 THIN HI HATS - 15 THIN CRASH - 17 THIN CRASH - SPLASH CYMBAL - 20 RIDE HARDWARE: - ALL APPLICABLE DRUM MOUNTING HARDWARE / STANDS - TWO SINGLE KICK PEDALS (ONE SPARE) - HI HAT STAND - 5 CYMBAL BOOM STANDS - 1 DJEMBE STAND - DRUM RUG PERCUSSION: MOUNTABLE TAMBOURINE - 12 OR 14 DJEMBE - MARK TREE - PLEXIGLASS BAFFLE COMPLETELY SURROUNDING DRUM KIT (CRUCIAL TO THE SOUND FIDELITY OF THE SHOW) PIANO: YAMAHA C7 TUNED TO A440 DAY OF SHOW. MIDI GRAND WITH MODULE STRONGLY PREFERRED. BASS AMPLIFIER: 300 WATT BASS HEAD: GK, EDEN, AMPEG 4X10 BASS CABINET (MARK BASS, EDEN, BAG END, EUPHONIC AUDIO) ALL OF THE APPROPRIATE POWER AND SPEAKER CABLES Page 7 of 13
GUITAR AMPLIFIER: 1ST CHOICE FENDER HOT ROD DEVILLE 2X12 2ND CHOICE FENDER HOT ROD DELUXE 3RD CHOICE FENDER SUPER- SONIC 60 4 X GUITAR STANDS (3 ELECTRIC, ONE ACOUSTIC) KEYBOARD: - A SMALL TABLE/STAND FOR COMPUTER AND INTERFACE WITH A SURFACE TOP DIMENSIONS OF APPROX. 21 INCHES LONG X 18 INCHES. IT SHOULD STAND AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS A KEYBOARD STAND IN IT'S LOWEST POSITION WHICH IS ABOUT 60 CM. HIGH. - ROLAND RD- 700GX OR RD- 700 NX OR YAMAHA MOTIF XS8 YORKVILLE PB1 KEYBOARD BENCH - QUIKLOK- KEYBOARD/MIXER/SPEAKER STAND (PLEASE DO NOT GET AN X SHAPE TYPE STAND AS THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH PEDAL PLACEMENT ) - BOSS FV- 50L VOLUME PEDAL (NOT AN EXPRESSION PEDAL) SUSTAIN PEDAL - BOSS FS- 5U MOMENTARY FOOT SWITCH (PATCH CHANGE PEDAL) (1) 10' MIDI CABLE (1) 5' 1/4 INCH CABLE MISC: 4 X 30 BAR STOOLS (NO BACKS, ARMS, OR SWIVEL MOTION. BLACK WOODEN PREFERRED.) 12 X MUSIC STANDS WITH LIGHTS FOR CANADIAN TENORS TOURING MUSICIANS. Page 8 of 13
CANADIAN TENORS DRESSING ROOM HOSPITALITY PRESENTER TO PROVIDE: In dressing room: 72 bottles of water - Room temperature 12 bottles of imported beer (Corona, Beck s or Heineken) 1 bottle of quality red wine 1 bottle quality white wine 8 bottles of cold, healthy flavoured drinks (i.e. Pomegranate, flavoured green tea, acai- low sugar, low sodium) Selection juices - Pineapple, Cranberry, Lemonade, and Club Sodas Assortment of throat coat and herbal teas and kettle, honey and brown sugar. Listerine breath strips - mint x 6 people 2 fresh fruit assortments - no melon, mostly pineapples, strawberries, blueberries, black berries, for 12 people 1 Vegetable assortment, for 12 people 2 selections of deluxe cured meats for 12 people (spicy Italian salami, prosciutto etc) 1 selection of breads or crackers for 12 people 2 energy drinks (i.e. Red Rain, 5 Hour Energy) Lunch (if applicable) : A selection of wraps or sandwiches (white, rye- bread and multigrain please) and soup for 12 people Salads made with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken strips or steak. A bottle of Tabasco sauce or Frank s Red Hot. Generally healthy things for 12 people Dinner requirements: Hot meal- Chicken, Steak, Fish, w/salad and vegetables. Generally healthy things for 12 people Wine: 1 Bottle of Red and 1 bottle of white. Upon request of the Artists, the Presenter agrees to provide the artists with a dinner buyout of $40 per person in lieu of the dinner/lunch items listed above. Page 9 of 13
INPUT & MIC LIST 2011 CHANNEL INPUT MICROPHONE STAND TO MONITOR SPLIT 1 BASS DRUM- IN SENNHEISER e901 N/A X 2 BASS DRUM- OUT SENNHEISER e902 SHORT BOOM 3 SNARE (TOP) SENNHEISER e904 N/A X 4 SNARE (BOTTOM) SENNHEISER e904 N/A 5 HI HATS SENNHEISER e914 SHORT BOOM X 6 RACK TOM 1 SENNHEISER e904 N/A 7 RACK TOM 2 SENNHEISER e904 N/A 8 FLOOR TOM 1 SENNHEISER e904 N/A 9 FLOOR TOM 2 SENNHEISER e904 N/A 10 OH- L SENNHEISER e914 TALL BOOM 11 OH- R SENNHEISER e914 TALL BOOM 12 BASS GUITAR DI N/A X 13 ELECTRIC GUITAR SENNHEISER e906 SHORT BOOM X 14 GUITAR SYNTH LEFT DI N/A X 15 GUITAR SYNTH RIGHT DI N/A X 16 ACOUSTIC GUITAR DI N/A X 17 PIANO LOW NEUMANN U87 MOUNT IN PiANO X 18 PIANO MID NEUMANN KM184 MOUNT IN PIANO 19 PIANO- HI NEUMANN KM184 MOUNT IN PIANO X 20 FRASER WALTERS VOCAL NEUMANN KM105 RF STRAIGHT X 21 VICTOR MICALLEF VOCAL NEUMANN KM 105 RF STRAIGHT X 22 REMIGIO PEREIRA VOCAL NEUMANN KM 105 RF TALL BOOM X 23 CLIFTON MURRAY VOCAL NEUMANN KM 105 RF STRAIGHT X 24 SPARE VOCAL HOUSE RF N/A X The Preceding input list is GENERIC, and may not apply to your symphony. Please advance with Artist s tour manager to determine an accurate list for your engagement. Do note that clip- on mics are STRONGLY preferred my string sections. Page 10 of 13
A VARIED MIX OF THE STRING SECTION MUST BE SENT FROM HOUSE MONITOR DESK TO THE ARTIST S IN- EAR MONITOR CONSOLE. THIS SHOULD BE DONE VIA ONE MONO AUXILIARY BUSS SEND. RF MICS SUPPLIED, UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED BY TOUR MANAGER. ALL OTHER MICS SUPPLIED BY VENUE. 110 vac TO BE SUPPLIED (WITH 6 OUTLET POWER STRIP) FOR ARTIST MONITOR SYSTEM, OFFSTAGE LEFT ARTIST WILL SUPPLY IN EAR MONITORS UNLESS ADVISED OTHERWISE BY TOUR MANAGER ALL MIC STANDS AND CABLING TO BE PROVIDED BY VENUE. VENUE TO SUPPLY QUALIFIED AUDIO TECNICIAN TO ASSIST ARTIST S SOUND ENGINEER DRUMS MUST BE SURROUNDED BY PLEXIGLASS SHIELD STEREO ONLY. LINE ARRAY DESIGN PREFERRED. SOUND SYSTEM Capable of delivering 110 DBA of undistorted sound throughout the venue (Meyer, VDOSC, EV, EAW etc.) An estimate for sound system power would be 10 watts per person (i.e. maximum possible capacity x 10 = # of watts required). The system should be flown from proper rigging points wherever possible, and must be advanced with artists production manager. If rigging is not available, the production manager must be notified, and arrangements must be made to equip the stage with wings, or platforms for the placement of the p.a. system. P.A. wings should measure at least 8 square, and be a t least 24 high. MIXING CONSOLE. DIGITAL PREFERRED. A minimum of 52 mic inputs, 8 sub- groups, 8 VCA s. Each channel should have minimum four- band EQ with four- band parametric, 48- volt phantom powering, phase reverse and six- post fader/post eq aux. sends (Soundcraft, Yamaha PM Series, Midas or equivalent). Channels will not be shared with other artists. EFFECTS: 2 digital reverbs, 1 digital delay, 3 multi- effects units (Lexicon, Yamaha, TC Electronics etc.). INSERTS: 16 channels of insertable compression (BSS, DBX, Drawmer, etc.), 8 channels of insertable noise gates. LIGHTING: SEE ATTACHED LIGHTING PLOT FOR FIXTURES AND DESIGN. Risers are also required as follows: DRUMS: 8 x8 x24 BASS GUITAR: 4 x8 x6 ELECTRIC GUITAR: 4 X 8 X6 KEYBOARDS: 4 X8 X24 Page 11 of 13
Below is a GENERIC lighting and stage plot. The performance space for the Canadian Tenors themselves downstage of the touring musicians MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 (TWENTY FEET) WIDE, AND 12 (TWELVE) FEET DEEP. Page 12 of 13
PRESENTER INFORMATION FORM Presenter name Presenter phone and email address Venue name and office phone number Venue physical address (where packages are delivered) Address, location or GPS coordinates of loading dock Box office phone number (not a recording) and capacity of venue CONTACTS Please provide the name, email, office phone number and cell phone number for the contacts below: Person responsible for production advance Person responsible for hotels/hospitality/travel Person responsible for artists merchandise inventory and sales Page 13 of 13
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