DREAM THEATER 2011- 2012 RIDER 5/18/12 This rider attached hereto and made part of this contract between (hereinafter referred to as “Artist”) and buyer.
Table of Contents: 1. Intro 2. Contract Alteration 3. Insurance 4. Pre-emption 5. Cancellation 6. Box Office 7. Complimentary Tickets 8. Advertising 9. Permits 10. Labor 11. Parking 12. Production Notes
13. Security 14. Sound Check 15. Reproduction of Performance 16. Merchandise 17. Sound, Lights,Video,Stage, Power 18. Outdoor Shows 19. Towels 20. Dressing Rooms 21. Catering 22. Buyer and Artist Signature
DT MANAGEMENT Frank Solomon Mgt. Frank Solomon (T) 508-651-0788 (F) 508-651-0899
BOOKING AGENT The Agency Group - UK Derek Kemp (T) 44-20-7278-3331 (F) 44-20-7837-4672
BOOKING AGENT The Agency Group - USA Steve Martin (T) 212 - 581-3100 (F) 212 - 581- 0015
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TOUR MANAGER Rikk Feulner (C) 615-400-7844 (F) 615-523-8393
PRODUCTION MANAGER TJ Rodriguez (C) 303-898-5113 (F) 303-466-3919
BUSINESS MANAGER Rob Shore (T) 212-684-3200 (F) 212-684-3201
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INTRO The items requested in this rider are necessary in order to provide the best possible show for BUYER. BUYER warrants that he/she is of sound mind, has the right to enter into this contract and is of legal age to do so. BUYER shall initial each page of this rider and understand that in the event of a breach of any items of this contract, ARTIST’S shall not be required to perform.
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CONTRACT ALTERATION It is hereby understood and agreed that the BUYER shall not add to, delete from or make any alterations to the contract or rider without prior communication and written agreement with ARTIST’S management. Under no circumstances will the venue be changed or moved without written consent from ARTIST’S management. Any attempt to violate this provision will be considered a contract alteration.
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INSURANCE BUYER shall indemnify and hold ARTIST’S harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, costs (including attorney fees), expenses, loss or damage arising out of or including any bodily injury, death, loss or damage to property that occurs in connection with ARTIST’S performance(s).
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PRE-EMPTION a. BUYER shall advise ARTIST’S management upon signing contract if he/she is unable to comply with any of the conditions or requirements set forth in this rider b. BUYER shall advise ARTIST’S production manager upon advancing show if he/she is unable to comply with any of the conditions or requirements set forth in this rider. c. BUYER understands that all terms are essential to a binding agreement. Thereafter, upon ARTIST’S arrival, if any of the terms of this rider are not met by BUYER, ARTIST shall have the right to refuse to perform shall have the right to refuse to perform and shall be entitled to full compensation under this agreement.
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CANCELLATION a. ARTIST shall have the right to cancel this engagement without liability upon written notice to BUYER, no later than seven (7) days prior to the date of the engagement hereunder, in the event that there has been secured for the ARTIST a commitment for a motion picture, television network guest appearance, a major concert tour or a legitimate stage production problem which would interfere or conflict with the engagement contained hereunder. b. ARTIST’S obligation to furnish the entertainment unit referred to herein is subject to the detention or prevention by sickness, inability to perform, accident, means of transportation, epidemics, any act or order of any public authority of any cause, similar or dissimilar, beyond ARTIST’S control. c.
Provided ARTIST is ready willing and to perform, BUYER agrees to compensate ARTIST in accordance with the terms herein regardless of Act of God, fire, flood, accident, riots, strikes or any event or events of any kind what-so-ever, whether similar or dissimilar, to the foregoing events which would prevent or interfere with the presentation of performance(s) hereunder.
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BUYER shall remain liable for the full contract price even if the performance(s) called for herein is/are prevented by weather conditions. ARTIST shall have the sole right to determine in good faith whether any such weather conditions shall render the performance(s) impossible, hazardous or unsafe.
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BOX OFFICE a. All payments by BUYER to ARTIST are required to be made under and pursuant to this agreement. Payment is to be made in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check on the night of the engagement prior to performance. If this is not done, ARTIST may cancel the performance and will still be entitled to all payments including percentages. b. Where applicable, BUYER agrees to furnish ARTIST upon completion of performance a certified box office statement and the unsold tickets for count and verification of gross box office receipts. This applies to percentage and bonus situations only. When percentage deals with the net, expense vouchers shall accompany the box office statement. c. The specific capacity, gross potential and ticket price breakdown of the facility where ARTIST is to perform must be clearly printed on the face of the contract. d. It is agreed that if there is any change from the stated ticket price, capacity or seating, and/or gross potential on the face of the contract, and that is/was actually charged, admitted or grossed, ARTIST will receive one-hundred percent (100%) of the difference between what was written on the contract face and that which actually occurred. e. In percentage and bonus situations, BUYER agrees to charge back no more than one percent (1%) of the tickets of the official house seating as complimentary tickets from his allotment. This allotment shall be in addition to tickets requested by ARTIST. f.
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BUYER shall pay and hold ARTIST harmless of and from any and all taxes, dues and the like relating to the engagement here under and the sums payable to ARTIST shall be free of such taxes, fees, dues and the like.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS BUYER agrees to provide ARTIST with FIFTY (50) tickets free of charge for the performance(s). These tickets will be located in the front left, front right, and front center sections. BUYER will supply ARTIST’S tour manager complimentary tickets on demand the day of show. ARTIST’S tour manager will submit a guest list to BUYER and/or box office on the day of show, prior to doors. ARTIST’S shall return any unused tickets to BUYER for the purposes of selling to the public, no later thirty (30) minutes prior to ARTIST’S performance.
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ADVERTISING a.
BUYER shall use only photographs or logos supplied by ARTIST. The CORRECT spelling of ARTIST is DREAM THEATER. Please make sure all marquees, tickets and advertising has the correct spelling.
b. The name, photograph or other likeness of ARTIST may not be used or associate, directly or indirectly, with any product or service, nor may it be used in any program or souvenir book, poster, pamphlet or any other material or merchandise intended for sale without the expressed written consent of ARTIST’S management. c. When performing as the support or opening act, ARTIST is to receive "Special Guest" billing on any advertising, lights, displays, programs and other forms of advertising, publicity or promotions.
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PURCHASER a. Purchaser, at his sole expense, must secure all necessary permits and licenses for the successful production of Touring show. b. Purchaser must make best effort to insure companies timely and easy access to the venue and insure the cooperation of the building staff and management during the entire course of the show day(s).
10. CALL TIMES AND LABOR REQUIREMENTS a. The tour’s production manager will determine load-in, callback, and load-out times with the promoter representative in advance. b.
Minimum labor calls are as follows; these may be amended due to venue, union, or other special situations as per our PRODUCTION MANAGER: Load In: 12 Stagehands 4 Loaders (may be stagehands) 1 House Electrician (may also act as a stagehand)
Show Call: 4 Deckhands or Department Heads 1 House Electrician 4 FOH Spot Operators (must speak English) 1 Houselights Operator (can be one of the deckhands) Load Out: 16 Stagehands 4 Loaders (may be stagehands) 1 House Electrician (may also act as a stagehand)
NOTE: The electrician must be available from the first call through load-out. During the show, electrician must be available immediately backstage. c. Runners: Please provide One (1) knowledgeable runner with a vehicle, drivers license, insurance and a cell phone from the beginning of load-in until the end of load-out. Runner's vehicle should be clean, air-conditioned and heated, and suitable for comfortably transporting adults with baggage and / or instruments. The runner must be a full time position for the day, (i.e. - not stagehands or caterers, etc., nor to be a shared position with caterers, promoters, the venue, etc.). Please make sure the driver understands and speaks English and is familiar with the same day laundry services, music stores, restaurants and hardware stores in the area. d. One (1) 15 passenger Van (Please advance with Production Manager if needed on that day, BEFORE renting it). with the rear seat removed for luggage must be arranged for by the promoter and must be available exclusively for the use of Tour Production. Available at the venue from load in, until load out. This vehicle will be considered a show cost at settlement when van is requested by artist.
11. PARKING a.
Purchaser shall provide secure and convenient parking as close to the stage entrance as possible, at no cost to artist. This area is to have a minimum of two security guards at all times. Security is to be dressed appropriately for the weather outside. It is not acceptable to watch vehicles from inside the building or loading dock. Dream Theater parking will consist of: Two (2) 53’ Semi Trailers, Three (3) 45’ Tour Buses, One (1) Runner Vehicle One (1) 15 passenger rented van for production, (WHEN REQUESTED).
12. PRODUCTION NOTES a.
Note: Unless it is determined by the tour's production manager that the use of any existing house audio and/or lighting equipment will be advantageous to the tour; ALL existing production equipment must be removed BEFORE the beginning of load-in. This means clearing the stage area of all existing audio (racks, stacks, wedges, consoles, cabling, etc.), lighting (trusses, fixtures, dimmers, cabling, etc.), and staging (risers, etc.) and clearing the FOH area of all existing consoles, racks, etc. NO exceptions, please.
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Purchaser must not attempt to dictate the sound level of the performance. Should the purchaser do so, the artist reserves the right to cancel the performance without prejudice to the fee receivable.
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Artist reserves the right of approval of any and all acts on the bill including their set lengths and placement in show, equipment placement, lighting effects, sound etc. & all other elements.
d. Production and Artist reserve the right to have killed sections of seats anywhere past the downstage edge. The preference is to cut off the house at a 45-degree angle from the downstage edge, depending on sight line issues. e. Please provide a Lockable room to be used as a Tour Production Office. This room must be well lit, have 110VAC power, and have at least one (1) incoming/outgoing analog phone line. This line should be direct-dial, touch-tone lines, not routed through an office switchboard and unrestricted for outgoing local and 800 numbers. Modular phone jacks are expected. Please note the tour does not pay for extra promoter phone lines. Please have one (1) High Speed internet connection – Hard wire line, available in this room as well, with any password, subnet routing numbers or any applicable access information available at load in time. Please have three (3) 8ft x 3ft tables and 6 chairs. f.
When available, Please provide a Lockable room as the Tour Manager / Tour Accountant Office. Next to the production office. This room must be well lit, have 110 VAC power and internet access as directed above. One (1) 8ft table and two chairs. No phone lines needed.
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Misc. Purchaser agrees to the following: 1. Any and all sign/displays/TV monitors etc. may be turned off at direction of Artist’s Production manager. 2. Show time shall be dictated by artist, not by purchaser. (i.e. no start times of after 8:30pm) with respect to any and all curfews/dark stages etc. please make artists production manager aware of this when the show is advanced. 3. Do not make any agreements with regards to radio or TV or any other “announcers” to introduce the show.
13. SECURITY Buyer will provide security personnel before, during and after the performance(s) to insure the safety and privacy of Artist and their belongings. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the vehicle(s), the stage, dressing rooms and backstage area. Buyer will be liable for any and all damage and/or theft of Artist and Crew’s personal items, equipment or vehicle(s). IN THE EVENT OF MULTIPLE NIGHT PERFORMANCES, FULL-TIME OVERNIGHT SECURITY IS TO BE PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD PERFORMANCE SECURITY BY THE PROMOTER. Mandatory: Security meeting with the artist's security or production manager, prior to the opening of doors to the public. Purchaser will be 100% responsible for the actions of all locally hired security. NO smoking is allowed in Dressing room or Stage area at any time. It shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser to provide continuous security from the time the members of the artist’s crew or sub contractors arrive at the venue until their final departure. All security personnel should be clearly and easily recognizable by all and that all security staff shall be unarmed and act in a professional and courteous manner and shall refrain from any excessive force. Purchases agrees that except for authorized personnel of artist no one is allowed backstage without an access pass authorized by artists production or tour manager. Tour laminates and stick on passes are the only passes used. Artist production or tour manager shall distribute passes to local crew. Artist will not use or pay for promoter passes. NO smoking is allowed in Dressing room or stage area at any time. In venues were Alcohol is Sold purchaser will be responsible for any and all damages to rest rooms, seats, and all other areas. ARTIST WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. Purchaser Shall Provide A Barricade, which shall be solidly and safely constructed and which should be of an adequate length to include stage and wings and ground support towers. This barricade shall be placed between 3' and 6' from downstage edge of stage. Barricade shall not be placed until directed by artist’s production manager. Purchaser shall further provide barricades for house sound and light consoles and spotlight positions. At the conclusion of show, purchaser must ensure that these barricades are dismantled and removed immediately.
14. SOUND CHECK Only necessary working personnel will be allowed in the hall during sound check. No guests or press will be permitted at sound check without prior approval of artist’s tour manager or production manager. Although it is artist's policy to always allow any additional support bands to sound check, we must reserve the right to sound check the tour’s artists up until the doors open, and even hold the opening of the doors, if there are unexpected technical difficulties. Doors will not be opened until permission is given by artist’s production manager.
15. REPRODUCTION OF PERFORMANCE NO AUDIO OR VIDEO TAPING OR PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. PURCHASER AGREES THAT THEY ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THIS TO BE ENFORCED. ANY IN-HOUSE VIDEO FEEDS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER WHEN THE SHOW IS ADVANCED. IF TAPING IS POSSIBLE FOR ARCHIVE USE, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF ANY COSTS ARE INVOLVED IN DOING SO, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
16. MERCHANDISE ARTIST shall have the right to sell books, pictures, CD's, tapes, clothing and other souvenir articles at the engagement. Receipts thereof shall belong exclusively to the ARTIST with no commissions from representatives. No other sale or distribution of material pertaining to ARTIST will be allowed without prior consent. BUYER must provide, in permitted area, Three (3) 3 Ft. x 8 Ft. tables where merchandise can be sold/distributed. This area must be well lit and easily accessible to concert goers.
17. SOUND, LIGHTING, VIDEO, STAGE AND POWER SOUND
DREAM THEATER has very detailed needs and they are based on what type of show we are doing. This section will detail our needs separately between festival performances and headlining performances. Due to the large number of total inputs, large stage elements (one of the largest drum kits in the world), etc… DREAM THEATER requires certain minimums as far as stage space, monitor world console space, FOH console space and PA configuration in order to perform.
a. PA SYSTEM AND CONSOLES (when not carried by D.T.) When DREAM THEATER is NOT carrying it’s own PA system, the minimum requirements are a STEREO PA system of a to-be-determined size and quantity, subjective to the size and configuration of the venue - with a MINIMUM of 4 (four) boxes per side and distributed front fills required. All drive, crossover, EQ and related controls must be at the mix position, available for our engineer and are subjective to his needs at time of sound check and show time. The system must be in good working order, be correctly phase-aligned and capable of generating and sustaining continuous full range sound at an average SPL of a MINIMUM 105 db, weighted “A” at the FOH mix position. Preference is a V-DOSC system consisting of V-DOSC, Dv-DOSC, SB-218, ARCs nd and equivalent Drive and EQ rack. 2 preference would be a MEYER MILO (not rd MICA), then 3 would be D&B J-line or M Series, etc.. CONSOLES CAN NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM PRODUCTION MANAGER!! All specs and input list will be sent during advance to make sure they are as accurate as possible.
b. FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES When performing at a festival with multiple acts and multiple stages, regardless of whether DREAM THEATER is closing the show or playing in the middle of the event it is imperative that we be provided ample space of minimum 30’ wide x 30’ deep stage space for our elements which consist of: a. stage left monitor console world with full console, sidecar, outboard & wireless ears section b. one 10’x’ 10’ stage left guitar world / tech world c. one 10’ x 10’ x 2’ rolling drum riser with 2 sets of steps and skirting d. one 10’ x 10’ x 1’ stage right rolling keyboard riser with skirting e. one 5’ x 10’ stage right keyboard / bass tech world DREAM THEATER requires space at FOH for our own console as it is not possible for us to share consoles with any other act. We are over 70 inputs at FOH between stage inputs and outboard returns. Regardless of our performance position during a festival (either headlining or in the middle of a lineup of acts) we require an appropriate space for a full FOH console with sidecar, outboard rack and access to system drive & EQ. NO RISERS for the mix position please! FOH must be located at audience level. DREAM THEATER carries its own FOH & MONITOR equipment, as well as audio snake. For our participation in festival events we require the opportunity to run our own audio snake prior to doors being opened and in the event of this not being possible due to any delays we may require an alternative audio snake to be provided by the audio company supplying the PA system. This will be determined during advance. Consideration of these needs for DREAM THEATER festival performances is necessary for our successful participation. c.
NON-FESTIVAL HEADLINING SHOWS” When DREAM THEATER is performing and we are not carrying PA we have the same PA requirements as previously mentioned above. Providing company must maintain such minimums, with knowledgeable technicians and available at load in. In the event that we have one or several opening bands we will not be able to have the opening acts utilize our consoles, therefore the audio company providing the PA must supply separate consoles for FOH and MONITORS, plus separate EQ, OUTBOARD, MIC PACKAGE, SNAKE and cabling for the opening bands.
RIGGING PLOT / STAGE PLOT: Rigging and Stage Diagram to be sent by Production Manager during advance.
LIGHTING: (when not carried by D.T.) These specifications represent what is needed by DREAM THEATER to perform. LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS: 19 - MARTIN MAC 700 SPOT/ 18 active + (1SPARE) 19 - MARTIN MAC 700 WASH / 18 active + (1SPARE) 17 – MARTIN MAC 101 LED / 16 active + (1 SPARE) 23 - 04 LITE BLINDER PACK / 22 active + (1 SPARE) 08 – PHILLIPS COLOR BLAZE 72 / 7 active + (1 SPARE 13 - MARTIN ATOMIC 3000 STROBE / 12 active + (1 SPARE) 04 - ROBERT JULIAT AMAMIS 2.5K FOH FOLLOWSPOTS
RIGGING: 12- CM LODESTAR 1 TON CHAIN HOISTS 03- CM LODESTAR ½ TON CHAIN HOISTS ALL STEEL, SPANSETS, SHACKLES, SAFTEYS, PEAR RINGS, MOTOR CONTROL, DISTRO, CONTROL WIRE, TO DESIGN SPECS TRUSSING: 24 - 8’ X 20” X 20” TRUSS SECTIONS 02 - 6’ STAND UP TRUSS AND BASE 02 - 4’ STAND UP TRUSS AND BASE 02 – 2’ STAND UP TRUSS AND BASE INC ALL TRUSS PINS AND TOOLS SOFTGOODS: 01 - 30’ X 60’ BLACK BACKDROP BLACK TRUSS BORDERS FOR ALL TRUSSES DIMMING, DISTRO: 48- CHANNEL E.T.C. SENSOR RACK ALL PWR. DISTRIBUTION FOR AUTOMATION AND STROBES ALL NECESSARY OPTO -SPLITTERS FOR DMX OUTPUTS ALL NECESSARY DMX AND XLR FOR DATA DISTRIBUTION 150 FT OF 5 WIRE FEEDER AND TAILS ALL NECESSARY SHOW RACK JUMPERS FOR PWR.DIST. CONTROL: 01 - GRAND MA LIGHTING CONSOLE 01 - GRAND MA LITE CONSOLE BACKUP 300 FT. CONTROL SNAKE W/ 4 DMX LINES, 2 XLR LINES, FRONT OF HOUSE PWR. DISTRIBUTION MISC: 02 - DF-50s WITH FANS INC FLUID 03 - TRUSS LADDER 03 – VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL FALL ARREST 08 – WAY INTERCOM PACKAGE 09 - TAPE MEASURES FOR TRUSS TRIMMING COLOR FOR FOLLOWSPOTS - FRAME#1-L-205, 2-R-80, 3-R-26, 4-R-49, 5-R48, 6-R-22 DIMMERS AND POWER DISTROS: ***LIGHTING VENDOR WILL SUPPLY ALL DIMMERS, POWER DISTROS AND DATA CABLES. ***LIGHTING VENDOR WILL SUPPLY ALL EXTRA DIMMERS FOR 20 FOURLIGHT MOLEFAYS. 48- CHANNEL E.T.C. SENSOR RACK 36- WAY 208 PWR. DISTRIBUTION FOR AUTOMATION 12- WAY 208 PWR. DISTRIBUTION FOR ATOMIC STROBES ALL NECESSARY OPTO -SPLITTERS FOR DMX OUTPUTS ALL NECESSARY DMX AND XLR FOR DATA DISTRIBUTION 150 FT OF 5 WIRE FEEDER AND TAILS ALL NECESSARY SHOW RACK JUMPERS FOR PWR.DIST. INTERCOM: -TWO (2) DOUBLE-MUFF FOH OPERATOR HEADSET AND BELT-PACK (PLUS 1 SPARE) -ONE (1) DIMMER BEACH DOUBLE-MUFF HEADSET AND BELT-PACK (PLUS 1 SPARE) -FOUR (4) FOLLOW DOUBLE-MUFF HEADSET AND BELT-PACK -ONE (1) HOUSE LIGHTS DOUBLE-MUFF HEADSET AND BELT-PACK
-TWO (2) INTERCOM MASTER STATIONS AT DIMMER POSITION (INCLUDES 1 SPARE). SMOKE: INDOOR SHOW: - TWO (2) DF-50 HAZERS WITH TWO (2) FANS OUTDOOR SHOW: - TWO (2) DF-50 HAZERS PLUS TWO (2) F-100 FOG MACHINES WITH FANS SPOTS: - FOUR (4) ROBERT JULIAT ARAMIS OR SUPERTROOPER 2.5K SPOTS (PLEASE, NO 1.5K SPOTS!) - TWO (2) SPARE LAMPS - ONE (1) SPARE BALLAST - SPOT COLOR .X FOUR (4) SPOTS. 1- R34, 2-R80, 3-R26,4-R49, 5-R48, 6-R19 (PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL SPOTS HAVE 6 FRAMES IN GOOD WORKING ORDER) TECHNICAL PERSONNEL - Lighting Vendor will provide the on-site personnel: - 2 QUALIFIED Lighting Technicians DREAM THEATER will provide the following touring personnel: - 1 Lighting Designer/Director STAGE Stage minimums are based upon the size of our stage footprint and our need for a wing on SR ONLY. A clean, sturdy, even surface with available space for loading in, loading out and storage of our equipment and our dead cases. For venues where a portable stage will be used, please build to the following minimum specifications: - Main stage: 60 ft. wide x 40 ft. deep x 4 ft. high. - SR wing: 12 ft wide x 20 ft deep - PA stacked = 16 ft. wide x 24 ft. deep x 4 ft. high. - PA flown = 12 ft wide x 20ft deep x 2 ft high starting 4 feet from the DS edge. - Stairs:Three (3) sets, one on upstage side of each wing, one upstage center. Each with railings and safety lights. - House ramp:Location TBD Artists requires a secure and direct passage to and from the stage. If this does not exist in your facility, then black pipe and drape should be used to create a secure, private passage. RISERS (We may be traveling with risers – please advance before renting) We will need two individual risers for stage with skirt dressing and 1 x 24” w. stairs for the 10’ x 10’ x 1 ½ ’ riser. - (one) 10’ x 10’ x 1 ½ ’ drum riser (rolling is good but not mandatory unless advanced) - (one) 8’ x 8’ x 1’ keyboard riser (rolling is good but not mandatory unless advanced) - this does NOT include the riser sections needed for FOH Lighting Console, mentioned earlier in this rider. POWER REQUIREMENTS – (equivalent international sources) LIGHTING: Location: 100 ft. from stage right Minimum Fixed Service: 400 amp, 120/208 volt, 3 phase OR
Minimum Generator: 1200 amp, 120/208 volt, 3 phase w/ true earth ground AUDIO: Location: 100 ft. from stage left Minimum Fixed Service: 200 amp, 120/208 volt, 3 phase OR Minimum Generator: 600 amp, 120/208 volt, 3 phase w/ true earth ground The Sound Power Service must be on transformer-isolated phases, separate from the lighting power service. If either service is farther than 100’ from their respective sides of the stage please supply additional feeder (2Ø for audio; 4Ø for lighting) with Cam-loks or a disconnect for our tails to accommodate the situation. If any service is fused, spare fuses should be on-site for the entire day and performance. If generators are provided, a technician/electrician must accompany the generator for the duration of its use, as well as all necessary parts and a sufficient amount of fuel for uninterrupted operation. Outside the U.S. 8 x 20 amp/120 volt power drops needed (stage x 5, FOH x 1, prod.office/dressing room x 2) VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS (when not carried by D.T.): Dream Theater tours with a video director who carries his own media playback system and embedded stage camera system. When Dream Theater DOES NOT carry video screens, projectors, LED screens or any audience displays, we therefore require the following video equipment to be provided at the venue: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------One (1) large CENTER SCREEN, flown upstage center, above the band. - Screen ideally is in HDTV (16x9) aspect ratio. 4x3 aspect is acceptable. NO square format (1:1) screens. - Screen should be at least 4-5 meters wide AND Two (2) SIDE SCREENS, flown OFF stage right and stage left, typically outside / adjacent to the PA speaker system, hanging at about the same level as the main center screen. possibly lower or higher depending on the venue. - Screen ideally is in HDTV (16x9) aspect ratio. 4x3 aspect is acceptable. NO square format (1:1) screens. - Screen should be at least 3-4 meters wide. - side screens should not block any audience sight-lines to the stage. AND All necessary VIDEO PROJECTORS (Beamers) + rigging bright enough to support these size screens. - center projector should be especially bright, at least 12k lumens, but 15-18k (or more) is preferable - side projectors may be of a lesser brightness, but still preferably 10k lumens
ALTERNATE OPTION: LED based Video Screens instead of projection are acceptable and welcome, however... As long as their resolution supports at least 640x360 pixels or better, and are of a comparable size / scale to the specs above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------OTHER NOTES: - If your particular venue is also providing camera support as part of your normal package, we are willing to work with your camera team/director. - If necessary, we can locate our video system close to your 'video world'. - Your video screens/system should ideally be installed and tested prior to loadin or reporting at the same loadin time as lighting. (video teams showing up hours later is unacceptable) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE PROVIDE: - Video Director / Switcher - Media playback system, typically located Stage Right, located next to keyboard & bass tech stations. - 6 cameras, embedded within the band's instruments etc. - Composite Analog BNC video feed - NTSC Format OR SD-SDI BNC video feed NTSC Format. NOTE: We DO NOT output PAL video or DVI or VGA - if you require these, please provide an appropriate scaler box (Kramer, Folsom Etc) Again .. our signal system is NTSC VIDEO. BUS SHORE POWER; for Two (2) Buses Minimum 60 amp, 120/240 volt, single phase, located within 50ft of each bus. Electrician must be available on site for arrival and departure for any connections or disconnections.
18. OUTDOOR SHOWS With respect to outdoor performances, BUYER must provide a suitable roof for the stage to protect against inclement weather. Performance area must be completely covered and side curtains must be provided, as well as plastic covering, one hundred-foot (100') roll for musical equipment and must further provide for adequate grounds of all instruments and electrical equipment to prevent electrical hazards.
19. TOWELS -
Talk to (P.M. or Production Asst.) before you arrange towels as numbers may vary. 60 – Regular sized bath towels to be put in the production office at load in. All towels should washed at least once and free of dyes, perfumes, and stains. 15 – Small Stage-Size Towels (Preferably Black or Dark Blue) Yes, you will get them all back. 6 – TWELVE (12) Bars of Lever 2000 Soap (NO IVORY)
20. DRESSING ROOMS The tour requires a minimum of two (2) large (i.e. - band size), three (3) small dressing rooms and one (1) crew room to accommodate ARTIST & crew. Specific notation of needs for each dressing room appears later in this document. NO smoking is allowed in Dressing Room or Backstage areas at any time. Each dressing room should be equipped with one full length mirror, electrical outlets, clothes hangers, 8ft table, 4 chairs and trash cans. The dressing rooms should be clean, well lit, and dry, with independent heating and cooling controls. If necessary, please supply space heaters or fans in the dressing room. Each dressing room should have access to a clean, private bathroom with toilet, hot and cold running water, power outlets, and shower facilities with NO public access. PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. NOTE: Showers must be available, with hot water, 60 minutes prior to load-in until the departure of all tour personnel. Please make sure boilers are turned on in a timely fashion to ensure a hot shower. The building must remain accessible and clean towels remain available throughout this time. If there are any exceptions to these conditions, promoter is to provide a shower room at a conveniently located hotel for the entire day and night of the show.
21. CATERING
(before shopping anything for the show speak with (P.M. or Production Asst.) for approval of menus, possible changes in the rider, and official numbers) a. General Notes Tour personnel and artists can be identified by their laminated photo ID passes for any meals. Any local personnel should use a meal ticket system provided by the promoter. As with most tours, we welcome input from the caterers and would be happy to consider any specialties that you suggest ahead of time. Tour Production Manager will be asking for contact information and menus from local catering representatives.
b. Breakfast Breakfast for our tour crew of Twenty (20) should be ready to be served at 8:00am until 11:30a.m. Hot Breakfast Items: - Eggs (pre-cooked and/or cooked to order) - Assorted breakfast meats, potatoes, and pancakes or French Toast with syrup - Hot Oatmeal (Irish or Steel Cut) plus a variety box of flavored Oatmeal - Cereals (including Post Banana Nut Crunch, Kashi Honey Almond Flax, Quaker Honey-Nut Toasted Oats, Raisin Bran, and Variety Packs) - Assorted doughnuts and pastries - Breads (white and whole grain), English muffins, bagels, etc. and a toaster - Assorted yogurts - Variety of fresh whole fruits - Milk (Non Fat, 2%, Whole and Soy) - on ice or refrigerated - Orange juice, cranberry, and other fruit juices - on ice or refrigerated - A bottomless supply of hot coffee - Tea service w/assorted teas, hot water, lemon, honey, and half & half - Coke and assorted sodas on ice or refrigerated - Bottled water - on ice (No Evian or Arrowhead) - Butter, Margarine, Jam, Marmalade, Peanut Butter
c. Lunch Served from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - confirm with artist’s production assistant Lunch for our crew of Twenty (20) should consist of: - Hot soup - Hot entrée (Burgers, Chicken or Turkey Breasts, Sloppy Joes, Pizza, whole grain pasta etc) - Deli tray (Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, Swiss, Provolone) - Breads (white and whole grain) and the usual condiments - Peanut butter and jelly or jam - Tuna salad and Egg Salad - Fresh whole fruit - Yogurts (mixed flavors) - Assorted small bags of Potato chips - Coffee & tea set up - Orange, Cranberry, Apple Juice - on ice or refrigerated - Milk (whole, 2%, non-fat and chocolate) - on ice or refrigerated - Bottled Water (48) - on ice (No Evian or Arrowhead) - Assorted sodas on ice, including Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke - Cookies and candy
d. Dinner Served from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - confirm with production assistant: Dinner for our crew and band of Thirty-Five (35) should consist of: - Hot soup - Green salad with separate dressings, oil & vinegar - Fresh steamed vegetables - Potato, whole grain pasta or brown rice - Three entrees (see below) including a vegetarian selection (see vegetarian notes) - Breads (white and whole grain) or rolls - Dessert (cakes, pies, ice cream or cookies) - Beverages, coffee, tea, sodas (diet and regular), milks, juices, and water (No Evian or Arrowhead) As we eat catering five or six days a week, please adhere to and refer to the following schedule for entree selection. This is not written in stone, just tries to insure a variety to our diets rather than repetition every day. We welcome suggestions from caterers if they have a particular specialty they wish to prepare, but please clear it with artist’s production assistant in advance.
Dream Theater dinner suggestions and requests: Monday Grilled Chicken Seafood / Fish Barbecue Pork
Tuesday Roast Beef or Steak Pasta / Lasagna Oriental Stir Fry
Wednesday Turkey Dinner Seafood / Fish Steak
Thursday Baked Ham Lamb Chops Barbecue Beef
Friday Seafood / Fish Pork Chops Pot Roast
Saturday Chicken Grilled Salmon Italian Style Pasta
Sunday Oriental Cuisine Indian Cuisine Mexican Cuisine
*Please use Whole Grain Pasta for all pasta dishes
e. Production Office (at load in!) Brought to Production office in a tub of ice: Six (6) – Sprite Zero on ice Six (6) - Bottled water - on ice (No Evian or Arrowhead) Four (4) – Gatorade 2 (G2) anything blue
f. Stage Drinks (at sound check everyday) To be delivered to the production office, at the beginning of sound check, on a roller cart (note: these totals may be amended on show day if we have anything stocked already, please check with production assistant prior to setting this up)
JMX & JORDAN Stage Right Two (2) - Cans of Cokes Six (6) - pack of Diet Coke Eight (8) - Fiji Waters (500 ml) Ten (10) - SOLO Cups (Not Clear!) ICE in COOLER PLEASE
JP Stage Left Two (2) - Blue Gatorade 2 (G2) Six (6) - Fiji Waters (500 ml) Five (5) - SOLO Cups (Not Clear!) ICE in COOLER PLEASE
MIKE Center Stage Six (6) – Fiji waters (500 ml) NO ICE PLEASE
JAMES Stage Left Twelve (12) Fiji Waters 500 ml (room temp)
NO SMOKING IN DRESSING ROOM OR BACKSTAGE AREAS AT ANY TIME!
g. DREAM THEATER - Large Band Dressing Room #1 only
To be set up two hours before sound check (see P.M. for exact time) 1 - Bottle of Red Wine, approximately $20 6 - Bottles of Stella Artois 24 (Twenty four) - 16 ounce bottles of non-carbonated FIJI spring water, iced or refrigerated FIJI ONLY (Absolutely No Evian or Arrowhead anywhere) 3 - Starbucks Double Shots 4 - Bottles of Blue Gatorade 2 (G2) 1 - 1/2 Gallon of Tropicana Orange Juice (non pulp – low acid) 3 - Cans of Coke (not Pepsi or generic) 3 - Cans of Diet Coke (not Pepsi or generic) 3 - Cans of Sprite Zero 4 - Energy Drinks 3 - Organic Lemons Hot Coffee Set Up (cream, sugar, sweetener) Hot Water Set up (for tea and hot chocolate) 1 - Pint of Nonfat Milk 1 - Large Container of Liquid Honey (Light Amber colored) 1 - Small Fresh Fruit Basket – CONSISTING OF BANANAS, APPLES, STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES 3 - Raw Habanero (or Hottest Possible) Peppers 1 - Medium Salsa 1 - Plain Hummus 1 - Big Bag of Organic Corn Chips 1 - Bag of Rice Crackers 1 - Package of Double Stuffed Golden Oreo Cookies 1 - Bag of Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies (Raspberry, Vanilla or Orange) 1 – Large Dark Chocolate Candy Bar (Belgium, Swiss, Godiva, Ghirardelli) 1 – Large Milk Chocolate Candy Bar (Belgium, Swiss, Godiva, Ghirardelli) 1 - Box of tissues All drinks need to be iced down or refrigerated Please provide all needed utensils, plastic ware, paper plates, paper towels, cups, coffee cups, etc.
NOTE: All drinks should be iced down 2 hours prior to sound check and re-iced 4 hrs later. All drinks to be in unopened sealed containers. All food should be covered in plastic wrap.
DREAM THEATER - Singer’s Dressing Room # 2 only To be set up two hours before sound check 1 - Hot water tea kettle. 1 - Liquid (Light Amber Colored) Honey 2 - Real Ceramic Tea Cups / Mugs 6 - Bananas (whole and ripe) 12 - Bottles of FIJI or Poland Springs water only– room temperature (noncarbonated) (No Evian or Arrowhead) 1 - Gallon of non-carbonated spring water 1 - Quart of Tropicana Orange Juice (non pulp – low acid) 1- Box of tissues
CREW ROOM OR IN PRODUCTION OFFICE IF NO CREW ROOM
TO BE SET UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE DURING THE DAY 1 – Six (6) pack of Coke 1 – Six (6) pack of Diet Coke 1 – Six (6) pack of Sprite 1 - Case of 24 (twenty four) bottled spring water (No Evian or Arrowhead) 1 – Six (6) Small bottles of Gatorade 2 (G2) (Lime, Orange, Blue, Red)
h. Touring Party After Show Food RUNNER PROVIDE 3-4 LOCAL MENUS BY 3 PM Please have local late hour Restaurant Menus available at sound check time. To be given to (Production Assistant). (i.e. Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, BBQ, Sandwiches, etc.) As we order local after show food every night we would like several different options of local cuisine. Tour Production will provide a separate sheet for each tour bus with specific areas for each order. Immediately prior to the end of the show the food is to be placed in the PRODUCTION OFFICE, as directed by the Production Assistant. Food should be specifically marked as to which band, person and what food it is. (Time to be determined by Production Assistant or Production Manager)
*** VERY IMPORTANT!!!! THIS PAGE IS AN INDIVIDUAL BUY- FROM SHEET FOR EACH BUS OF THE TOURING PARTY. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE SHEETS UNTIL DAY OF SHOW AND AFTER CHECKING WITH THE TOUR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT. THIS IS SO EACH SPECIFIC BUS CAN BE STOCKED WITH THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS AND THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS CAN BE TAKEN OFF DEPENDING ON THE STOCK EACH DAY. THIS WILL SAVE US ALL TIME AND ESPECIALLY MONEY.
PLEASE HAVE THE CATERER OR THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE BRING THESE SHEETS TO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE BY 1:00PM EACH DAY.
DREAM THEATER BUS A - BAND To be placed on Band Bus per Prod Asst (late afternoon / early evening)
1 - Bottle of Red Wine, approximately $20 6 - Bottles of Stella Artois 2 - Cases of bottled water – FIJI OR POLAND SPRINGS ONLY 6 - Diet Coke 6 - Bananas 2 - Quarts of Tropicana Orange Juice (no pulp / low acid) 1 - Quart 1% Milk 1 - Large bag of Plain Potato chips 1 – Box Microwave Popcorn *60lbs of crushed or cubed ice - To be brought from catering to the Bus.
DREAM THEATER BUS B - CREW To be placed on Bus B (late afternoon / early evening)
24 - Bottles of Quality Beer (e.g. Blue Moon, Stella Artois, Local Microbrew) 4 - Cans of Guinness Beers in Can 2 - Bottles of Red Wine, approximately $20 each 1 - Bag of tortilla chips OR potato chips 1 - Can of Pringles Potato chips 1 – Six pack Diet Coke cans 1 – Six pack of Sprite Zero 1 – Six pack Root Beer 6 – Gatorade (G2) or Snapple’s - assorted flavors 1 - Case (24) of bottled water (500ml) (No Evian or Arrowhead) *60lbs of crushed or cubed ice - To be brought from catering to the Bus
*** VERY IMPORTANT!!!! THIS PAGE IS AN INDIVIDUAL BUY-FROM SHEET FOR EACH BUS OF THE TOURING PARTY. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE SHEETS UNTIL DAY OF SHOW AND AFTER CHECKING WITH THE TOUR PRODUCTION MANAGER. THIS IS SO EACH SPECIFIC BUS CAN BE STOCKED WITH THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS AND THAT SPECIFIC ITEMS CAN BE TAKEN OFF DEPENDING ON THE STOCK EACH DAY. THIS WILL SAVE US ALL TIME AND ESPECIALLY MONEY.
PLEASE HAVE THE CATERER OR THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE BRING THESE SHEETS TO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE AT NOON EACH DAY.
DREAM THEATER BUS C – CREW Please advance with Production Assistant before buying anything. To be placed on Bus C (late afternoon / early evening)
i. Dream Theater Fly Dates ONLY When Dream Theater is NOT on a bus, we will need the following items to go back to the hotel with us. Please have these items boxed up and delivered to the production office at the end of the show - as follows;
Box 1 1 – Bottle of Red Wine, approximately $20 6 - Bottles of Stella Artois 12 - Bottles of non-carbonated spring water. (No Evian or Arrowhead water) 2 (Two) Quarts of Orange Juice 6 (Six) Ripe Bananas 5 (Five) Oranges
Box 2 24 - Bottles of Imported Beer on ice (e.g. Blue Moon, Stella Artois, Microbrew) 2 - Bottles of a high quality Red wine, approximately $20 12 - Bottles of non-carbonated spring water. (No Evian or Arrowhead water)
22. BUYER AND ARTISTS SIGNATURES Note: Any deletions from this rider made by the promoter are NOT agreed to, Unless discussed IN ADVANCE with the Production Manager or the Tour Manager only. These changes are to be in writing, followed by an e-mail to the Production mgr or Tour manager to confirm agreed changes.
Agreed to and Accepted by: ________________________ BUYER SIGNATURE
_________________________ ARTIST REP. SIGNATURE
________________________ PRINT NAME
_________________________ PRINT NAME
________________________ DATE
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