Tech Rider - Columbia Artists Music, LLC

4. Tickets & Passes
Purchaser will provide 12 tickets to the performance, at no cost to Artist. Artist shall have full
control of distribution of all passes with access to backstage areas. Promotional tickets beyond 12
allotted to artist must be requested in writing and approved by artist or artist’s management.
Unapproved promotional tickets will be counted as “sold” tickets in final ticket count.
5. Receptions, Autographs
Artists’ attendance at receptions for donors, sponsors or other VIPs, and similar “meet and greet”
sessions, must be arranged through Artists’ representative prior to performance.
6. Merchandise
Artist and/or their representatives shall have the exclusive right to sell and distribute their
merchandise at and around the venue. The Purchaser shall not be entitled to and shall not
receive any portion of the sale of said merchandise, unless otherwise negotiated at least one week
prior to performance. The venue shall supply experienced and competent sellers, one of whom is
to be assigned the responsibility of overseeing and confirming the “counting in” and “counting out”
of all merchandise. Purchaser and/or venue manager acknowledges that these individuals are first
and foremost employees of the venue, and hence assumes responsibility for their actions or
inactions.
7. Purchaser’s Indemnification
The Purchaser shall indemnify and hold The Artist harmless from and against any and all liability,
claim, demand, costs, expenses, losses, and damage (including reasonable attorney’s fee) arising
out of any breach of their Agreement by The Purchaser or in connection with any performance
rendered or to be rendered by The Artist during this event (unless same is caused by the tortuous
conduct of The Artist or any employee or agent of The Artist). The Purchaser represents and
warrants that it presently carries proper damage and liability insurance (no less than two million
dollars) with sufficiently high limits to adequately insure against the risk assumed and the
obligation undertaken by The Purchaser under this paragraph and will obtain a certificate of
insurance adding MacMaster Music Inc. to the Liability Policy as additional insured’s. Proof of the
insurance shall be issued by the insurance companies licensed to do business in the jurisdiction of
the engagement. The Artist and company shall not be liable or responsible for any act or omission
to act by the employer.
PURCHASER SHALL PROVIDE AND PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
8. Loaders
Purchaser shall supply 2 able-bodied people to assist with unloading and loading equipment, to be
at venue 15 minutes prior to load-in time, and immediately upon completion of performance.
Purchaser shall also supply any additional loaders for sound and lighting equipment, as
necessary.
9. Ground Transport
For Fly-In Dates, Artist shall require Ground Transportation between Airport, Hotel and Venue.
Schedule and vehicle requirements to be set by tour manager.
For tours where Artist travels by tour bus, a RUNNER is required to take the driver to the hotel and
back and for miscellaneous shopping needs.
Production Contact: Ira Seigel MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE Concert Rider 2011
IraSeigel@hotmail.com Page 2 of 8