The Green Room.
Plain guides to the paperwork behind a good gig. Riders, stage plots, advancing and the rest.
- Stage + sound
Backline Meaning: What It Is and Who Brings It
What backline means, who usually supplies it, what bands keep for themselves, and how to list it clearly on your rider.
6 min read - Promoters + gigs
Guest List Etiquette: How Many Spots and Who Gets Them
How guest lists work, how to ask for spots, who should get them, and what to do on the night if a name is missing at the door.
6 min read - Riders
Hospitality Rider Guide: What to Ask For (Without Being a Diva)
What to put on a hospitality rider, what is reasonable for small and bigger shows, how to ask politely, and what to do if the venue can't deliver.
5 min read - Advancing + touring
How to Advance a Show: The Checklist Bands Forget
What advancing a show means, when to start, and a full checklist of what to confirm with the venue and promoter before show day.
5 min read - Promoters + gigs
How to Email a Promoter (Templates That Get Replies)
How to write a short, clear email to a promoter, with plain-text templates for a first pitch, a follow-up and a show confirmation.
6 min read - Riders
How to Write a Drinks Rider: Telling the Venue What Your Band Drinks
How to write a clear drinks rider: water first, non-alcoholic options, how much to ask for, drink tickets, and what to check with the venue.
6 min read - Stage + sound
IEMs for Bands: What In-Ears Are and What to Put on Your Rider
What in-ear monitors are, how they differ from wedges, and exactly what to write on your tech rider so the venue is ready for you.
6 min read - Stage + sound
Input List 101: How to Write One a Sound Engineer Will Love
How to write a clear input list: channel order, columns, stereo pairs, playback and talkback, with a sample for a four-piece band.
6 min read - Advancing + touring
What Is a Day Sheet? (And Why Your Tour Needs One)
What a day sheet is, what to put on it, who should get it and when to send it, with a simple example for a four-piece band.
5 min read - Stage + sound
What Is a Stage Plot? (With Free Template + Examples)
Learn what a stage plot is, what to put on one, and how to draw a clear plot that helps the crew set your stage fast.
6 min read - Riders
What Is a Tech Rider? Everything Your Band Needs in One
What a tech rider is, what goes in one, how to mark requests versus must-haves, and how to keep it short, current and sent on time.
6 min read - Promoters + gigs
Your First Support Slot: A Checklist So You Don't Blow It
How to prepare for your first support show: sort details early, nail load in and changeover, respect set times, and leave the headliner happy.
6 min read