Line Up

In the first part of your tech rider, it is good practice to introduce the members of the band, mention their names and which instruments they will be playing. The idea is to give the venue a quick overview of how many people they are expecting and the kind of instrumentation. This can be done as a simple list or a well organised table. Include whether or not they are going to use an amplifier or a DI.

Backline

The backline refers to all of that equipment that is going to be required on stage for the artist(s) to perform. This includes guitar amps, bass cabinets, drum kits… but also music stands, stools, mic stands, tables and more. This list outlines everything that the artist needs from the venue to put on the show. This must be agreed to in advance.

Setlist

If the show is your headline or a long set it helps to include a list of all the songs you are going to perform. There are a few reasons to do so. It gives the venue and the engineers an idea of how long the show is going to be. It provides a cue sheet to understand the different sections of the concert and it is useful for lighting design.

Contact Information

The tech rider should have all the necessary contact information for the venue to be able to contact in case something needs to be clarified or if there are any points that need to be discussed and arranged.