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The technical rider is part of the Agreement (para 1 c) with Maringo Inc.. As
such the Plácido Domingo performance is subject to, and conditional upon, the
presenter strict compliance with, and complete fulfilment of, all the terms and
conditions herein unless waived or altered by the written approval of Maringo
Inc. All the provisions of this Technical Rider will be the sole financial
responsibility of the presenter. You are to read this rider carefully and confirm
if all the requests can be fulfilled. It is essential that you inform us in writing,
in advance about any problems which might occur.
• Access to the venue must be possible one hour before scheduled set up time.
• All gates must be opened and all poles removed within the same time period.
• A desion making english speaking representative of the presenter must be present at all
times during the production in the venue.
• English speaking representative of the sound and light company is also requested.
STAGE:
Surface must be level, smooth and covered with black Marley flooring. No kind
of carpet is acceptable. Stage must not be noisy or resonant.
Sets of stairs on both sides of the stage between risers must be provided.
Riser for conductor and soloists: 4m wide by 2,5 m deep by 0,2 m high.
One set of stairs with handrails and lights must be provided on the upstage
corner, stage right.
Distance between downstage edge and first row of audience seats should be a
minimum of 4 m. The way from Dressing Rooms to stage and backstage area
must be closed from public view by drapes or detachable walls.
Audio Requirements
If the microphones are not available as requested the Schoeps microphones for
orchestra and soloists will be provided by Maringo Inc.
The preferred sound system for arena or outdoor end presentation concerts is
as follows. The designer must agree any changes or substitutions of equipment.
All components will be tested and be in good working order prior to delivery on
site. If the concert is to be televised or recorded, recording facilities must be
available at the site and active microphone splitters must be used.
Amounts stated in this document are only a guide; specific quantities can only
be decided after a survey of the venue/site by the designer or authorised
representative. In addition working scaled drawings of the venue/site must be
submitted to the designer.
1 Mains system c/w individual breakers (of suitable rating) for each
speaker
Centre Focus
forward of the front lighting truss. If this is not possible they will have to be
flown from the forward lighting truss. The lighting suppliers will need to be
made aware of this.
3 Meyer Milo or
2 Meyer MSL 4
Production should be aware front fill speakers are very important, we will
endeavour to incorporate these speakers into the stage whenever possible, they
can be covered but only with approved acoustically transparent material.
2 Meyer UPA - 1P
4 Meyer UPA - 2P
Delays
It may be necessary to fly delay systems at some venues, for reasons of size or
obstructions by scoreboards etc. TBA.
Ground supports will be required for outdoor delay systems, these may
interfere with seating arrangements, promoters should be made aware of
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 4 of 20
dated:
The front of house mixing console should ideally be positioned centrally, flat on
the arena floor at the rear of the seated area, or inserted into the back of a
seating block. It should be no more than 50 metres from the stage. And
requires an area 5 m wide by 3 m deep. If Digico D5 112 E is used this area
will be reduced to 3 m wide by 2 m deep. It is important to keep mix position at
ground level in order not to destroy sight lines or distract the audience
positioned behind the area.
2 PCM 70 or
2 TC M2000
6 Stereo BSS TCS 804 digital delay or equivalent with insert cables
1 C.D. Player
1 C.D. Player
All multicore must be thoroughly tested for polarity and continuity. Multicore
must be individually grounded. (Mass grounded systems are not acceptable)
If Digico D5 112 E is available, the Opticore system must have redundant fibre
and be a minimum 120 metres in length.
24 Schoeps MK 21 Microphones
36 Schoeps MK 4 Microphones
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 6 of 20
dated:
1 Beyer M88
1 Audio Technica AT 23
3 Schoeps MK 4
3 Direct Boxes
Microphone Stands
Monitor system
Monitoring is very straight forward, for a regular show just 3 sends from FOH,
if there is a chorus then a minimum of 5 sends, The chorus monitors will be
flown from either rear or mid lighting truss.
2 Meyer UM-1P
Meyer UPA-2P
4 Meyer UM- 1P
Crew
Miscellaneous
Tool kit with soldering facilities. Quantity’s of: - sex changers, y-leads male to
two females, female to two males, earth lifts, phase reversers, spare channel
insert cables, quantity of short patch cables and balanced isolation
transformers, assortments of adapters,
Consumables
A quantity of Gaffer tape, black and white, electrical insulating tape, sufficient
batteries for radio mics and in ear monitoring.
Stage
For outdoor shows, here are a few considerations that should be made when
choosing a site.
If there is a prevailing wind at the time of year when the concert is to be held,
the stage should be sited so the rear of the stage is windward to protect the
musician’s instruments and their sheet music from rain being driven in by the
wind.
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 8 of 20
dated:
Quite often there will be a rehearsal in the afternoon, if there is direct sunlight
on the stage at this point, the musicians will not bring their instruments on
until there is shade, alternatively rehearsals should be rescheduled to the
evening before or such a time as for there to be no sun on the performance
area.
Generators
Noise
There will be an allocated time, during set up when all other work in
venue/site must cease for sound system optimisation/equalisation,
approximately 2 hours will be required.
During scheduled rehearsal periods at the venue all other work must be
stopped.
Scoreboards/video screens, if these have noisy cooling fans, must be turned off
for the entire performance.
Air conditioning/handling. If the systems are too noisy they will have to be
shut down for rehearsals and during the performance, sometimes it will be
necessary to keep the handling on prior to the performance, but programmed
to be turned off at show time and put back on during the intermission, and off
again for the second half of the performance.
Concessions, Bars and food vendors, especially the ones near to the audience,
must make no noise during the performance, if it is outdoors and they are
using small mobile generators they must be turned off at show time.
off.
Follow spots must be positioned in such a way that any cooling fans cannot be
heard by the audience.
If the lighting designer is calling the follow spots from the front of house
position, he or she should try to keep all conversations to a minimum and as
quiet as possible. If not there will be complaints from the public.
Acoustic Treatment
Speaker Scrims
LIGHTS
If the show will be recorded, for television the camera positions have to be
proved by Maringo Inc., also the film material. In case of TV-recording and also
if video-screens are used the artists requires a visagist and hairdresser.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
A fully qualified electrician, familiar with the venues power supply must be
present from load in of production, during set up and load out, as well as on all
rehearsals and sound checks and during show. All power must only be
switched with Artist’s Production Managers full approval. Production requires
sound and light to be supplied from separate transformers or generators.
Voltage must be 240 V between phase and neutral and 380 V between phases.
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 10 of 20
dated:
There must be adequate fusing, spare fuses, disconnect switches and terminals
suitable for all required services.
MIXING POSITION/FOH
FOH /sound mixing desk should be set up approx. 40 m from down stage edge
as close to the centre line as possible, preferably at back of a seating block. We
need reasonable access for multicore cables, please have rubber mats ready to
cover the multicores at aisle crossings.
HOUSELIGHTS
Stage and Backstage area must be sufficiently lite from load in of production
until complete load out. On stage, worklight must be available on request.
INTERCOM
ORCHESTRA REQUIREMENTS
The Presenter must supply enough matching, dark coloured chairs in good
condition (no squeaking noise!) for orchestra. Folding chairs are not acceptable!
Please check with orchestra if special stools are required for bass, percussion
etc. Please arrange for a piano or keyboard if required by orchestra.Presenter
must also supply enough music stands and one large conductor stand all with
lights and cables. Music stand lights should be dimmable over the lighting
console (see power requirements). All music stands must match and be in good
condition. Black stands and plates are preferred. Please provide enough sheet
pins for the music sheets. Set up of orchestra equipment on stage should be
finished before first scheduled rehearsal.
DECORATION, FLOWERS
Please have a low floral decoration (hanging green plants not higher than 25
cm) along downstage edge, and a couple of high green plants for sides of stage
installed on morning of showday and removed immediately after show. At end
of show, 4 large, different bouquets will be given to: the conductor, the 2
soloists and the 1st violin. Please have 3 persons ready to present the
bouquets on stage as instructed by Maringo Inc.
For the sole use of the management we will need 3 celluar hand telephones
with international access, plus charging stations. The telephones must be
available on the day of our arrival. If possible, advise the telephone numbers in
advance to Maringo Inc.
Only technical personnel directly involved with the production of the show
shall be allowed in the venue while the soundcheck and general rehearsal is
being held.
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 12 of 20
dated:
SHOWDAY
Doors: Will be open to public at Maringo Inc. Production and Security Manager
instruction.
Showtime: All labour involved in the running of the concert must be in position
and on headsets at least 15 min. prior to showtime. Audience arriving late
should be guided to their seats only during the applause breaks or between
songs.
After Show: Please note: no autographs or interviews are given after the concert
until other arrangements are agreed by Maringo Inc.
SECURITY
The presenter shall provide and pay for adequate security for protection of all
persons and property in connection including, without limitation.
There must be security on the venue from start of production until end of tear
down. Access to venue must be controlled at all times from beginning of load in
until production out.
After arrival of Maringo Inc. Security Manager will hold a security meeting with
the head of local security and the presenter.
Please have for this meeting a venue layout with all security positions marked
to discuss the situation in advance.
No public should enter the venue at production and showday without permit or
pass issued or approved by Maringo Inc. Security Manager. This includes
merchandiser and sales people. Audience must be controlled at all gates,
security must collect all video equipment, recorders and cameras, except from
press people with special passes.
All positions above must be on duty during all rehearsal and soundcheck times
as well as on showday from 17:00 hrs onwards until released by Maringo Inc.
Security Manager. Additional security may be required at Plácido Domingo’s
arrival.
PASSES
Only the backstage-passes for this event will be supplied by Maringo Inc.
Everyone will have to wear this pass at all times during stay at the venue.
AUTHORITIES
The presenter is required to take care and pay for all required certificates,
permits, visas and custom requirements.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
At all times of Artist’s and Artist’s staff stay in your country, local transport for
the artists, artist’s staff and production crew will have to be provided and paid
by the Presenter.
3 limousines for Artists and Artist’s staff incl. 3 english speaken drivers with
cell phones
The drivers must be dressed well and familiar with the city. They must inform
our security manager of all necessary routes (airport, hotel, rehearsal venue,
good restaurants, sight seeing, etc.) One luggage van with driver for arrival and
departure of Artists and Artist’s staff (if requested).
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 14 of 20
dated:
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
For any questions prior to our arrival/departure please contact MARINGO INC.
PARKING
Please make sure that the Artist’s limousines can park directly in front of the
artists entrance.
AUDIENCE CHAIRS
Chairs on the main floor should be in and set-up before the start of acoustic
measuring.
DRESSING ROOMS
The presenter has to provide, furnish and pay for dressing rooms.
Please keep in mind that when on venue only in these dressing rooms the
Artists can relax and prepare themselves for the upcoming show. Please
respect the artists need for privacy.
1 two-seater sofa
1 chair
power outlets
air humidifier
private toilet washing facilities with running cold and hot water
1 high barstool
Decoration would be very nice, plants or flower arrangement, but please bear in
mind that flowers should not be strong smelling (like lillies) or contain pollen.
2 chairs
1 two-seater sofa
2 chairs
1 two-seater sofa
power outlets
QUICK CHANGE
1 chair
coat hanger
5 white towels
1 high barstool
power outlets
CATERING
To be provided and paid for by the presenter. All catering should be set up and
ready before the Artists and Orchestra arrival at venue.
Some drinks should be prepared in the Artist’s dressing rooms and the
Conductor’s dressing room has to be prepared and equipped whenever
rehearsals will take place.
assorted cough bonbons or throat lozenges, Ricola Suisse herbal drops, mint
drops or similar;
fresh coffee; electric water kettle; black tea; sugar, sweetener, milk, lemon;
fingerstyle food for 2 persons with different sorts of ham, bacon, cheese, fish,
little sandwiches; assorted rolls and dark bread, assorted pastry and fruit;
bottle openers, cork screws, napkins, Kleenex box; assorted glasses - no plastic
- porcelain crockery and nice cutlery as well as tea and coffee cups and spoons
for 2 persons.
fresh coffee; electric water kettle; black tea; sugar, sweetener, milk, lemon;
fingerstyle food for 4 persons with different sorts of ham, bacon, cheese, fish,
little sandwiches; assorted rolls and dark bread, assorted pastry and fruit;
bottle openers, cork screws, napkins, Kleenex box; assorted glasses - no
plastic! - porcelain crockery and nice cutlery as well as tea and coffee cups and
spoons for 4 persons.
QUICK-CHANGE ROOM
Set up for rehearsal, again one hour before show and again for intermission
decaffeinated coffee
Kleenex box
STAGE DRINKS
Please make sure that the orchestra has enough non-carbonated mineral water
at its disposal at all times. For this it would be best to put up small tables at
the stage entrance with a cooler or cooling box with noncarbonated water. Also
uncooled water should be available at these tables.
For 5 persons: coffee, tea and soft drinks during all times.
Plácido Domingo, technical rider page 19 of 20
dated:
There will be special passes issued for members of press, photographers and
camera teams after a Press Release Form is filled in. Please ensure that press
are not allowed to move around freely, they have to be escorted by security.
Photographers and camera teams are not allowed to take pictures or to record
during the concert. No flash lights, no press and/or photographers will be
allowed backstage. Approx. 80 minutes after the beginning of show all
photographers must assemble at a certain point of the venue. They will be
escorted by security to take their photos during the encores and will leave
immediately after. Please provide one person of the local Presenter as contact
for the Press. All press activities have to be approved by Maringo Inc.
All press and photographers to be listed with names and media name before
the show and the list has to be given to Maringo Inc. one day before the show.
SIGNS
Please have the following signs hung up at all audience gates in local and
English language:
Thank you for having taken the time to study these pages. Please inform us as
soon as possible, should the fulfillment of any items of this Technical Rider be
a serious problem or impossible. Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be
happy to help you with any questions you might have. Please complete page 20
of the rider and fax it back to us as soon as possible - see numbers below.
IMPORTANT
Please confirm with your signature that all terms and conditions of this
Technical Rider have been read, understood, accepted and agreed upon as a
part of the Agreement with the Maringo Inc. for and on behalf of the Presenter.
We are looking forward to working with you and are confident of a successful
presentation.
Date: ______________________
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
Email: pweiss0211@yahoo.de
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Chrissy Pohl
e-mail: allstarproduction2@mac.com