Baloji Rider 2012 5 pieces DEF - Folklore Productions Inc.

BALOJI
ET
L’ORCHESTRE DE LA KATUBA
TECHNICAL RIDER 2012
Sound Technician : Arnaud Chamey
Mob : +32 488 467 129
Mail : arnocham@mac.com
Tour Manager : Simon Parlange
Mob : +33 688 54 40 42 - +32 485 210 778
Mail : simon.parlange@gmail.com
This is the technical rider for Baloji et l’orchestre de la Katuba. Please read it carefully.
This rider is part of the contract and has to be signed ON EACH PAGE and attached to it.
You should receive a total of 11 pages including all our technical/hospitality needs.
- No changes will be accepted without our written approval by fax or by e-mail.
- Please make sure you have the last update.
COULD YOU PLEASE SEND TO THE SOUND TECHNICIAN
- TECHNICAL RIDER OF THE VENUE
- BACKLINE LIST when provided localy
- CONTACT LIST
COULD YOU PLEASE SEND TO THE TOUR MANAGER:
- ACCESS MAP TO THE VENUE
- ACCESS MAP TO THE HOTEL
- INFORMATION SHEET
- CONTACT LIST
- TECHNICAL RIDER OF THE VENUE (SOUND + LIGHT)
- BACKLINE LIST
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TOURING PARTY :
Baloji, Band leader
Dizzy Mandjeku, guitar
Saidou Ilboudo, drums
Didier Likeng , bass
Philippe Ekoka, keyboards
Arnaud Chamey, Sound technician
Simon Parlange, Tour Manager
1. VENUE SPECIFICATIONS
A ) STAGE :
Promoter to provide a flat, even stage of sturdy construction with no gaps in between the decking sections,
capable of withstanding 600kg /sq.m.
SIZES :
. width : 10,00 m .
. Depth : 6,00 m .
. Height : 1,00 m .
B) RISERS :
Promoter to provide following risers, carpeted in black and the front edge dressed
with black drape.
IN THE CASE OF A FESTIVAL, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE A ROLLING RISER
. Drums : 3 m . x 2 m . x 0,40 m .
See stage plot for position
C) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM :
Please provide intercom system between monitor and FOH desk, between lighting desk followspots, and
backstage area. Clearcom or Telex communications system- NO WIRELESS SYTEMS PLEASE.
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2. BACKLINE REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTER AGREES TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING, AT NO COST FOR THE ARTIST :
PLEASE PROVIDE 8 « C-TYPE » 1,5 V BATTERIES EVEN IF THERE IS NO BACKLINE PROVIDED
FOR THE SHOW.
DRUM KIT: Yamaha (Nothing else please!)
- 1 x 22” Bass drum (Remo Pinstripe skin)
- 1 x 14” metal snare with stand (Ludwig preferred/Remo white sanded skin)
- 1 x 13” or 12” Tom racked on bass drum (Remo Pinstripe skin)
- 1 x 14” or 13” Tom racked on bass drum (Remo Pinstripe skin)
- 1 x 16” (and 18 accepted) Floor tom (Remo Pinstripe skin)
- 1 x Drum stool
- 1 x Drum carpet
Cymbals: Zididjan,Paiste,Sabian (Nothing else please!)
- 1 x HH regular 14“ with stand
- 1 x Ride 20“
- 1 x Crash at 14“
- 1 x Splash at 12“
- 1 x Crash at 16’’
- 4 x Boom cymbals stands
- 1 x Single kick pedal
BASS:
- 1 x Ampeg SVT Classic
- 1 x Ampeg 4x10 cabinet (8x10 for big stages)
- 3 x jack /jack cables
- 1 x bass stand
NOTE : SWR, Gallien accepted
KEYBOARDS :
-1 x Nord Electro 3 (73 keys) keyboard
-1 x single Keyboard stand (cross)
-1 x Fender Rhodes suitcase (with the amplifier). If not available, please provide the following amplifier.
-1 x Fender Deluxe amplifier
-4 x Jack/jack cables
-1 x drum stool
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GUITAR:
- 1 x Fender Twin Reverb
- 1 x guitar stand
- 3 x Jack/Jack cables
- 1 x armrestless chair
« ALL BACKLINE/CABLES, jacks to jacks in good shape »
All equipment and backline to be set up and ready for the band, prior to the sound
check time, so that sound check can begin immediately on arrival of the band, see
Stage plot for set-up.
3. SOUND REINFORCEMENT
FOH SPEC : Professional quality system, E.g.: L.Acoustics/NEXO GEO/D&B
The size of the PA system should be adequate to deliver loud, high quality sound without distortion, and
uniformity across the whole venue. Separated feeds from the desk to any in/out stage and balcony fills are
required .The system must be able to cover the entire audience area evenly with an SPL of 110 Db (A weight).
Unless you are using a line array system with the proper software to calculate throw characteristics, you must
allow 10 watts per person. Ex: 400 persons > 4 000 watts - 1 000 persons >10 000 watts. Anything less than
100% coverage would not be acceptable unless agreed prior the show , with the promoter. The all PA system
must have the facility to be time aligned to any point of the stage.
The FOH POSITION must be at a distance of 10 meters from the downstage edge of the stage (unless we ‘ve
got a really big PA System!), aligned to the stage centre, on the floor (NO RISER PLEASE) , and NEVER
under a balcony or against a wall.
- One (1) mixing desk: 32 CHANNELS. Fitted with VCA’s, Variable HPF, 2 fully parametric band of EQ
minimum. E.g:, MIDAS XL3/XL4/Heritage series.
- One (1) 31 bands stereo EQ (KT/XTA) .PLEASE NO YAMAHA. In the case of a multi-diffusion, please
provide one channel of EQ per feed.
- Twelve (12) channels of compression (DBX/Drawmer/BSS)
- Six (6 channels) Frequency Selective dual channel NOISE GATES (E.g.: XTA G2 /DRAWMER DS 201)
- FX: 3 FX Unit and 1 delay Unit. Note: FX Sends can be mono but Returns must be stereo apart of the delay
unit and using desk channels with parametric EQ+HPF
- One (1) CD player and One (1) CD Recorder.
MONITOR SPEC :
ACTIVE MONITOR SYSTEM IS MORE THAN PREFERRED
THE MONTOR SYSTEM INCLUDING A DEDICATED SOUND CHECK IS A MUST HAVE
THE BAND IS NOT TOURING WITH A MONITOR ENGINEER.
- One (1) mixing desk : 32/8 minimum, E.g.: MIDAS, SOUNDCRAFT
- Seven (7) Identical WEDGES + One (1) for the monitor engineer PFL E.g.: .L.Acoustic 115 FM / Hi Q /
Nexo PS 15 / Clair 12M
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- five (5) Channels of 31 band graphic Eq inserted on each Output (XTA prefered)
- Five(5) Channels of Noise Gates (DS201, DS404, BSS 504)
NOTES : SOUND GEAR,STAGE POWER AND RISERS HAVE TO BE READY AND TESTED
BEFORE OUR LOAD IN.
- We need one 2m x 3m x 0,4m drum riser and a chair without arm-rest.
- We need 2 (two) sound technicians with a good knowledge of the sound system ,as well as 2 (two) stage hands
to help loading our gear. The sound technician looking after monitors will mix the band monitors.
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BALOJI
ET
L’ORCHESTRE DE LA KATUBA
CH SOURCE MIC/DI STAND INS FOH INS MONS
1 Kick B52/D6 Short Comp/Gate Gate
2 SN Top M201/SM57 Short Comp/Gate Gate
3 HH SM81 Short
4 Rack 604 Gate Gate
5 Rack 604 Gate Gate
6 Floor 604 Gate Gate
7 OH SL KM 184 Short
8 OH SR KM 184 Short
9 Bass Active DI Comp Comp
10 Bass M88 Short
11 E GTR SM57 Short Comp
12 E GTR 421 Short Comp
13 Nord L DI
14 Nord R DI
15 Rhodes DI
16 Rhodes Amp SM 57 Short
17 Vox Key SM 58 Tall
18 Vox Drum SM 58 Tall
19 Vox Bass SM 58 Tall
20 Lead Vox SM 58 Tall
21 Comp
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FOH Bus Insert
Sub Group 1-2 Stereo Comp
Sub Group 3-4 Stereo Comp
Sub Group 5-6 Stereo Comp

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4. HOSPITALITY RIDER
A) STAGE
Promoter to provide at their sole expense a rigid, safe and secure permanent stage. The area shall be
for the Artist and their support acts sole use and any obstacles limiting the use or view of the stage area
must be removed before the arrival of the Artist.
B) ACCESS / PARKING
Promoter to provide a secured parking space on our arrival on the show day for one Van/tour bus +
trailer (18 meters), with access to a power outlet for the bus and access to the
backstage, when possible. The parking must be safe and overlooked by one security steward.
C) LOCAL CREW
The PROMOTER will provide the following LOCAL crew:
• One production manager–with authority to make the highest decisions including:
payment, contract, show time intermission, doors opening and backstage arrangements.
• One P.A engineer,who must have a full knowledge of the entire P.A system
• One Monitor engineer, who must have a full knowledge of the monitor system.
• One sound assistant to do all the stage work such as cables, patching, before and during the
show.
• One person in charge of Hospitality and dressing rooms.
• Two stage hands for Load in and Load out.
Please make sure the entire crew provided is not under the influence of alcohol or any drugs.
• One runner with a van size (able to carry 7 people) from time to load-in until completion
of load- out for the use of the band (hotel-soundcheck; soundcheck-hotel; ottel-showtime;
venue- hotel).
D) SECURITY
Promoter agrees to provide an adequate number of experienced security stewards to ensure the safety
of the Artist, their personal belongings, instruments and all equipment before and after the show, any
losses incurred, will be reimburse by the promoter.
Stewards must be at the backstage entrance, dressing room, and parking (bus)
The security chief will be briefed by the tour manager before the doors opens.
E) HALL
The hall and all its facilities to be available from the load-in and the Promoter to ensure that
no persons other than his staff and the Artist’s personnel are allowed access before “doors open” time
without the approval of the Artist. Doors can’t be open before the tour manager gives his agreement.
F) DRESSING ROOM
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Promoter to provide one reasonable sized, clean and lockable (keys available to the Artist) dressing
room with the following furnitures :
• 2 sofa’s
• chairs + tables
• 2 mirrors,
• 8 clean towels
• 4 power points
• Internet wireless connection
• private shower and toilet facilities
• An iron & an ironing board
Dressing Room Hospitality:
Tea, coffee, Natural mineral and sparkling water at all times
As well as :
• selection of bread
• A selection of cheese and delicatessen
• Mixed salads (salads, tomatoes, carrots, ...)
• Assorted whole and dry fruits
• Ginger root
• Chocolate bars, cookies
• (Sambal Oelek)
• 24 units of beers
• 2 bottles of Rum (Havana Club preferred)
• 6 bottles (1,5 l) COKE
• 2 bottles (1,5 l) FANTA
• 6 cans of energy drink (redbull...)
• 2 bottles of red wine
• 3*1 litres of Orange and/or apple juice
To be delivered to the stage: 10 x 500ml bottles of mineral water - 8 towels
G) MAIN MEAL
Promoter will provide a good quality, freshly prepared meal (hot dish + dessert + beverage & coffee).
In case of a buy out an amount of 25€/35$ each will be required.
H) RECORDING AND FILMING
No tape recording, filming, video or photography may take place within the venue for commercial
purposes without an agreement with the artist management.
I) GUEST LIST
Promoter agrees to a minimum guest-list of two tickets per person in the travel party including fifteen
(15) “all access” passes.
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J) HOTEL
The accommodation, 7 singles (king size bed) rooms, must be provided at a 3 Star hotel (European
standard). Full breakfast must be included at the cost of the promoter. The location of the hotel
should be as close to the venue as possible, where a tour bus/Van can have easy access to, where a tour
bus/Van has parking space and a power outlet for the duration of the Artist’s stay.
BEWARE : If the hotel does not conform to the rider, the tour manager would insist on being
placed elsewhere at the cost of the promoter.
This is the rooming list of the band, please forward it to the hotel. This rooming list should be ready
for the band’s arrival, 8 copies for all the band members. Each member should be pre registered, key
ready in an envelope at the desk.
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This Rider must be signed ON EACH PAGE by the organizer of the concert and sent
back together with the contract:
..................................... (Organiser)
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BALOJI
ET
L’ORCHESTRE DE LA KATUBA
Rooming List / 7 SINGLE ROOMS (KING SIZE BED)
THIS LIST SHOULD BE COMPLETED FOR THE BAND ARRIVAL, PLEASE PROVIDE TO EACH MEMBER
OF THE BAND A COPY OF THIS ROOMING LIST
Date:
City:
Room No.
1/ BALOJI (king size bed)
2/ Dizzy Mandjeku
3/ Saidou Ilboudo
4/ Didier Likeng
5/ Philippe Ekoka
6/ Arnaud Chamey
7/ Simon Parlange
Breakfast Time From To h
Room to Room (+ Room Number):
Reception:
Room Service:
Hotel Name :
Hotel Phone Number:
Hotel website:
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