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August 2014 Avishai Cohen 2014 Strings Artist Rider

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International Music Network

Artist Rider 2014

‘Avishai Cohen with Strings’

ARTIST'S CONTRACT RIDER, INDEX OF RIDER CONTENTS:

SECTION TITLE

pg. 2 BILLING AND CREDITS

A PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT REQUIREMENTS

B EQUIPMENT STAGING AND PRODUCTION

C PERMITS, LICENSES, AND WORK VISAS

D INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AND STAFF

E ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY & ANNOUNCEMENTS

F AIRPORT PICK-UPS, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & HOTEL

G DRESSING ROOM, HOSPITALITY & SECURITY

H LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES

This document is made up of 10 pages.

Compiled and provided by:

Ray Jefford

Avishai Cohen Productions Ltd.

Personal Manager

[email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)7816 921753

mailto:[email protected]


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Billing and Credits

Billing:

‘Avishai Cohen with Strings’

Line up:

Avishai Cohen – bass and vocals

Nitai Hershkovits – piano

Daniel Dor - drums

Cordelia Hagmann - violin

Amit Landau - viola

Noam Haimovitz Weinschel - viola

Yael Shapira – cello and vocals

Yoram Lachish - oboe

Crew:

Simon Jouin - Sound Engineer

Ray Jefford - Manager


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This rider represents the requirements of the artist and group. Due to its importance, if you

have any questions with any of the following content, please contact:

Mr Ray Jefford, Personal Manager to Avishai Cohen. Tel: +44 (0)7816 921753.

Email: [email protected]

Note: For the benefit of this document, the ‘Artist’ signifies Avishai Cohen as a person and head of Avishai

Cohen Productions Ltd. The ‘Producer’ represents the booking agent / promoter / venue, who are involved in

producing this particular event that the Artist will perform at and whose job it is to maintain that this rider is

followed.

SECTION A

PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A1: DEPOSITS: All deposits by the Purchaser to the Artist shall be made at least 60 days prior to the date of

performance/s:

Payment of fees and deposits should be made payable to Mr. R B Jefford. On behalf of, Avishai Cohen

Productions Ltd.

The Artist Management should be notified of all deposits / fee payments and settlement prior to sending.

Any money with held for local tax must have a Homified Receipt from the Government concerned.

No money will be with held in this way without a receipt and full prior notification.

Cancellation of Performance

In the event of concert cancellation by the Purchaser, less than 21 days before the event, the Artist Avishai

Cohen shall receive the amount equal to 100% (one hundred percent) of his full fee unless the reason of

cancellation is Acts of God.

A2: PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE: The balance payment of the contract fee by the Purchaser to Artist shall

be made in the form of cash.

The Artist will refuse to accept a personal check as fulfillment of any portion of Purchaser's obligation

hereunder. Cash Settlement is mandatory unless prior written agreement has been made with Artist’s

Management.

A3. FEES: All fees should be paid on or in advance of the Artist’s performance date/s, to the Artist

Management or representative. All taxes should be settled prior to the event taking place, with full

documentation and completion of contract and agreements.

A4. EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES: Excess baggage may be payable by Purchaser or local promoter up to a

maximum of Euro 250.00, (or $250.00 for United States) for any excess airline baggage charges that could be

charged for the artist's acoustic bass. A valid receipt will be provided if incurred by the Artist Management and

passed to the Purchaser for settlement in cash on arrival.

Full settlement should be made on the day of the performance.


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SECTION B: STAGING, EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(Please also refer to the artist technical rider in Section I)

B1. STAGING REQUIREMENTS: The stage / venue space should be at least 30 feet wide (10m) and 30 feet

deep (10m) for the exclusive use of the Artist. Purchaser agrees that this stage will be kept free of people and

equipment not necessary for the production during the time it is assigned to the Artist.

Purchaser also agrees that if the engagement is to be performed outdoors there will be adequate covering to

protect the artist and all equipment from direct sunlight, wind, rain, any severe weather conditions and to the

Artist's satisfaction.

B2. BACKLINE REQUIREMENTS: Please contact Simon Jouin, the group’s sound engineer, if you have any

questions with any part of the backline or sound and technical requirements.

Mr. Simon Jouin - [email protected] / Tel: +33 (0)663203666

B3. PIANO: A high quality Steinway D or Yamaha CF III Grand Concert Piano must be provided and tuned

prior to sound check and again prior to the performance. For full clarification on instrument required please refer

to the band technical rider (Section I).

It is also desired that the piano tuner should be available and present on the arrival of the artists at sound check.

All necessary time should be given to the tuner to complete their work within the schedule of the day.

B4. ACCESS TO STAGE AND HALL: The Artist must be supplied with a minimum of 2 stage crew to assist

with load-ins, setting up, taking equipment down, and load out. They are to make themselves known and

available to the Artist’s Manager or Sound Engineer at load-in and immediately after the performance has ended.

B5. TIME OF AVAILABILITY OF STAGE: The place of performance should be available to the Artist for

set up (2 hours, 30 minutes) and sound check (1 hour, 30 minutes) prior to the performance.

The total set – up and sound check time for all performances should be allocated as 4 hours.

B6. LOCAL CREW REQUIREMENTS: One (1) representative from the sound company, and one (1)

translator (if outside the US/UK/FRANCE).

They are to make themselves known and available to the Artist's Manager or Sound Engineer at load in-time,

sound check and performance.

B7. SOUND & MONITOR SYSTEMS:

Purchaser shall furnish a professional sound reinforcement system with stage monitors and microphones at the

sole cost of the Purchaser. The system shall be chosen for its high quality and clean sound. Also to be furnished

is professional personnel who are responsible for erecting and setting up the system and ensuring it is fully

operational prior to the Artist’s set – up and sound check time and throughout the performance.

The Artist retains the right to approve or disapprove for use, any sound systems provided per this rider.

Please contact Simon Jouin, the groups Sound Engineer, if you have any questions with any part of the backline

or sound requirements. Simon Jouin – Sound Engineer: Email: [email protected] Tel: + 33

(0)663203666

B8. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Purchaser shall provide at his sole expense the stage lighting

requirements adequate for the auditorium or venue being performed in, plus provide a lighting operator and

personnel to focus the stage lighting (prior to sound check) at the direction of Artist's representative.

B9. SECURITY: Access should be limited and security of the Artist and travelling group is vital. Full co-

operation of the Purchaser and local promoter must be provided for the duration and stay of the artist at the place

of the performance. If the Artist or Artist Management requires increased security then this should be

implemented on request in full by the Purchaser or local promoter.

Every care should be made to ensure the Artist and group, are comfortable in the performance environment pre

show and after show.



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SECTION C. PERMITS, LICENSES, AND WORK VISAS:

C1. The Purchaser should provide all work and visa travel permits for the travelling group including any crew.

The cost of all visas, requests and applications should be covered by Purchaser.

The Artist Management will provide all necessary personal information for the group to ensure that all

applications and visas are provided and available in advance of any travel, performance or tour.

For all Artist and group personal info please email, Nicola King: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)7971

323445

SECTION D. INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AND STAFF:

D1. VENUE ACCESS PASSES: Artist Manager, Sound Engineer and all musicians shall be supplied with

whatever identification and authorization that may be necessary for complete freedom of movement throughout

the place of performance, during the day of the performance.

D2. RECORDINGS, PHOTOS: No portion of the performance rendered herein may be broadcast,

photographed, recorded, filmed, taped or embodied in any form for any purpose of reproducing such

performance, and the Purchaser agrees that he will not authorise any such recording without prior written

consent from the Artist Management.

Purchaser will deny entrance to any persons carrying flash cameras, tape or video recording devices without

limiting in any way the generality of the foregoing prohibition.

Photographers and press should seek authority to be present at the performance or sound check.

The Artist’s Management should be made aware of any such specific requests.

In general terms all photographers are allowed to take images during the first 2 songs - tunes of the

performance without flash or lighting, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, from the start of the performance.

Any pre-show interviews and press requests are to be sent to the Artist Management for approval: Ray

Jefford – Manager to Avishai Cohen. Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)7816 921753

D3. AUDIENCE ENTERING HALL: Purchaser shall not allow audience to enter place of performance until

such time as a technical set-up and sound check has been completed. (Not applicable where a "festival" situation

does not permit.)

The Artist has the right to ask for anyone not involved or part of the production team to be removed from the

venue, during set – up and sound check at any time.

D4. SIGNAL TO BEGIN: It is further required that the lights in the lobby area should be dimmed, flashed, or

any other method used, starting 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of the concert to facilitate audience being seated

on time.

D5. HOUSE MUSIC:

Music – audio can be broadcast at the venue prior to the artist performance, at a low volume level for ambience,

but must be ceased 5 minutes prior to the start of the Artist’s performance.



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SECTION E: BILLING, ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

E1. BILLING: The Artist Avishai Cohen should be presented as a headliner act. The billing in any advertising

should be as follows:

Avishai Cohen with Strings

Featuring:

Avishai Cohen (Israel) – Acoustic bass / vocals

Nitai Hershkovits (Israel) - Piano

Daniel Dor (Israel) – Drums

Cordelia Hagmann (Israel) – Violin

Amit Landau (Israel) – Viola

Noam Haimovitz Weinschel (Israel) – Viola

Yael Shapira (Israel) – Cello and vocals

Yoram Lachish (Israel) - Oboe

E2. ADVERTISING / MEDIA and PROMOTION: All promotional material of the Artist and

performance, including all images, text and information produced as marketing material; such as brochures,

booklets; festival and event information / literature, posters, news feeds, video and any other print or electronic

media and communication tools used by the Purchaser, which uses the Artist image, biography or video, must be

approved at all times by Artist Management prior to producing the online or print advertising.

Please send all information to the Artist Management for approval: Ray Jefford – Personal Manager to

Avishai Cohen. Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)7816 921753

E3. PHOTOS: No photos of the Artist will be used other than those supplied by the Artist.

All approved photos, text, biography and audio material are available from the Artist Management or publicist.

There is also a secure site available with all this material available for download, press packs and other info. For

access to the secure site please email: [email protected]

E4. INTERVIEWS: The Purchaser or local promoter agrees that it will not commit the Artist or any other

member of the group to any personal appearances, interviews, or any other type of promotional appearance

without the Artist’s prior consent. All requests for interviews or other publicity must be directed to the Artist

Management: Ray Jefford +44 (0)7816 921753 [email protected]

E5: OTHER GROUPS AND PERFORMERS:

The Purchaser should provide detail if there are other performers and groups scheduled to perform within the

same programme / day of the event prior or after the Artist’s performance to ensure that there is sufficient

coordination for sound balance, programme publications and advertising.

E6: OTHER MATERIAL IN CONNECTION WITH PERFORMANCE:

The Artist shall have the sole and exclusive approval of all souvenir programs and the Purchaser must get

approval from the Artist prior to the engagement.

Purchaser agrees that no other program souvenir or photographs, recordings or any other reading material be

sold or distributed in connection with this performance without prior approval of the Artist Management. Ray

Jefford: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)7816 921753


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E7: MERCHANDISING: The Artist Management and its record label shall have the sole and exclusive right

to sell their own products; i.e. T-shirts, programs, books CD’s & videos in connection with the performance

hereunder and the receipts there of shall belong exclusively to the Artist or his assigned agent. Purchaser will

ensure any clearance or approval necessary from venue management or any other party or persons is obtained to

permit. Purchaser will provide a sales area and large table near or at the venue lobby for CD and promotion

sales, prior and after the performance.

E8: COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Purchaser agrees to provide up to fifteen (15) complimentary tickets

per performance to the Artist. Purchaser and House Management complimentary tickets will not exceed 20

without prior written approval from Artist. The Artist Management will furnish a complimentary ticket list prior

to the performance.

‘SECTION F’ CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE


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SECTION F: AIRPORT PICK-UPS, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & HOTEL REQUIREMENTS

F1: AIRPORT PICK-UPS: Producer will provide all necessary transport appropriate for carriage of the Artist

and travelling group, plus the group’s musical equipment and personnel baggage. This includes the Artist’s

double bass in flight case of which the dimensions are: 2 x 0.6 x 0.75 metres.

The pick up should be from arrival airport / station to hotel and venue.

A personal contact for all pick –ups should be provided to the Artist Management in advance of arrival, with full

contact telephone numbers and vehicle types.

F2: LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: Purchaser is to provide all local ground transportation as necessary to

ensure all personnel (with luggage & equipment) are safely and comfortably transported between the hotel and

venue, airport/arrival station for both the sound check and the performance.

The group will travel with the Artist’s acoustic bass, in flight case: 2.0 m (height) x 0.70m (width) x 0.65(depth).

(Weight: 32 KG).

Luggage space for this equipment and instruments should be suffice to allow the artists and travelling group (11

- 12 persons) to travel in comfort and in a clean environment.

**We insist on a limousine or large car for Mr Avishai Cohen and a further 3 large vehicles: 8 / 9 seater

vans, for the instruments, equipment, baggage and band members / crew. All vehicles must be clean, and

have sufficient space for comfortable travel.**

PLEASE CONFIRM ALL TRANSPORT WITH ARTIST MANAGEMENT

Please note that if a 3rd

party, private hire / taxi is hired then full contact details of the Purchaser should

be provided who should be contactable at all times regardless of timings and schedule of travel and pick

up time.

This is an important requirement for the safety and reliability of travel for the group and to ensure times

of schedule are attained.

F3: HOTEL REQUIREMENTS:

The Artist requires a minimum of the following accommodation for their stay.

Deluxe hotel 4/ 5 ***** Star accommodation must be provided by Purchaser consisting of: 10 large rooms and 1

Junior Suite. King or queen size beds to be provided in each room.

Mr Avishai Cohen should be provided with 1 Junior Suite or Superior room in the quietest area of the hotel.

Important - Mr Cohen’s room must adhere to the following conditions: Away from lifts, service areas,

local main streets, road works, transport networks and located on a high level floor within the hotel

accommodation.

The Hotel should provide quiet rooms to limit noise levels for the whole group for rest and sleep during daytime

hours.

Each hotel room will provide and include a mini- bar in each room.

Breakfast (included) and, lunch and dinner should be available at the hotel through a 24 hour room service.

Hotel should also provide 24 hour free internet / Wi-Fi access, a fitness / health facility / gym.

All hotels and accommodation is subject to approval by the Artist Management.

In all cases the full details of the accommodation is to be passed to Avishai Cohen management who have the

option to refuse the Hotel accommodation offered.

In all cases the accommodation and hotel information should be provided to the Artist Management prior

to booking with full details and website information. Please forward all proposed accommodation to Ray

Jefford: [email protected] Tel +44 (0)7816 921753.

F4> ROOM CHARGES: Purchaser is liable for the room (including breakfast) and tax charges. Artist

shall ensure that all the incidental charges (phone, restaurant, etc.) are paid upon departure.


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SECTION G: DRESSING ROOM, HOSPITALITY & SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

G1: DRESSING ROOMS: FOUR (4) comfortable and private dressing rooms should be provided and

equipped with 16 large, clean terry cloth towels, ash trays, chairs or sofas; comfortably heated or air-conditioned,

ventilated and well lit.

Artist names to appear on front doors of backstage dressing rooms as follows:

AVISHAI COHEN

AVISHAI COHEN GROUP - MALE

AVISHAI COHEN GROUP – FEMALE

AVISHAI COHEN - PRODUCTION

These rooms shall be in easy access to clean private lavatories /showers which are supplied with soap, toilet

tissue and towels. These lavatories shall be closed to the general public. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for

the security of items in the dressing room area by stationing a representative on behalf of the Purchaser outside

the dressing room before, during and after the performance.

G2 FOOD AND DRINKS: Coffee, tea, coca cola, beers (bottled and draught), wine, still mineral water for

drinking (+ 20 bottles of still mineral water for each performance), fruit juices, and fresh fruit must be provided.

Food snacks, crisps, sandwiches, cheese, meats, whole wheat breads, fresh salad, vegetables, fresh ginger and

honey. Olive oil (local) and balsamic vinegar.

The producer requires access to hot water – an electric kettle should be provided.

There must be an iron and ironing board for clothes maintenance in back stage rooms.

We will require wine and beer glasses for the consumption (no plastic beakers or cups).

G3: HOT MEAL FOR BAND AND CREW: Purchaser will provide a hot meal (dinner), for the crew and

band consisting of eleven / twelve (11/12) persons. Each meal should include a salad with main course and

desert option, with soft drinks, wine, beer and beverages.

MENU SELECTION:

Chicken, fresh pasta, rice, fresh fish and meat, with vegetables are acceptable. Local produce is always welcome.

Dietary Restrictions: 1 x Meal should be provided without shell fish.

1 x Meal no fish dish.

3 x Vegan dishes (no animal produce: meat, eggs milk etc.)

2 x Vegetarian dishes

For any concerns or acceptance on menu and dietary requirements, should be shared with Artist Management,

prior to event.

G4: SECURITY: Adequate security personnel must be provided for the protection of the Artist, persons who

travel with the Artist and personal property of Artist and said persons. The Artist Manager shall have sole

control of the placement of the security staff. All questions related to this matter should be directed to the Artist

Management in the first instance or Tour Manager.


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SECTION H: LEGAL CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES:

H1: CONTENT OF SHOW AND OTHER MUSICIANS: Artist shall have sole and exclusive control over

the production, presentation and performance of its engagement hereunder, and the Artist shall have the sole

right to designate and change at any time its performing personnel (the Artist’s band) other than the Artist.

H2. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: This agreement shall not be construed to create a joint venture or partnership

between Purchaser and Artist and no business relationship other than that of Purchaser / Artist shall exist

between the parties.

H3: WAIVER RIOTS, ETC: In the event of public calamity or riots, epidemic, fire, serious illness or injury,

or cancellation not under the control of Artist, or other acts of God, no claim shall be made of the Artist in

respect of non-fulfillment of this agreement with regard to the concert(s) affected.

In the event of serious illness of injury, a Doctor's certificate will be supplied by the Artist.

H4: SEGREGATED AUDIENCES: Artist shall not be required to appear or perform before any audience

which is segregated on basis of race, color, creed or where physical violence or injury to Artist is likely to occur.

H5: BREACH OF AGREEMENT: In the event of the Purchaser breaching in any way this agreement, the

Artist shall have the right without limiting any of its other remedies hereunder to refrain from rendering a

performance or stop rendering a performance if such a breach occurs during the rendition of a performance.

Notwithstanding the cessation of such a performance, the

Purchaser shall be liable to the Artist for all of the fees and compensation hereunder in the same manner as

though the Artist had fully performed.

A BREACH OF ANY CLAUSE CONTAINED IN THIS RIDER BY THE PURCHASER SHALL BE

DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH. If the Artist elects to perform or continue to perform notwithstanding a

breach of this agreement by Purchaser, the performance by the Artist shall not constitute a waiver or any claim

the Artist may have for damages or otherwise.

H6: LIABILITY: Artist assumes no personal liability for any act or omission of Purchaser, or employees of

Purchaser.

H7: AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT: This agreement may not be changed, modified or altered except by

an instrument in writing by the parties. Any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement or the

breach thereof shall be settled by arbitration.

Avishai Cohen Tech Rider 2014 - Strings

Sound engineer: Simon Jouin 00336 632 036 66 [email protected] 1

Technical Rider – ‘With Strings’ last update: January 2014

Sound engineer: Simon Jouin 00336 63 20 36 66

[email protected]

FOH:

- PA: A professional sound system with subwoofer, like L.Acoustic (KARA, K1), Meyer sound (Mica), d&b, Adamson...(no HK please) Enough coverage for entire venue. The preference is more cabinets to be run at a lower volume than fewer cabinets run high. Example with L.Acoustic: (only for reference, each venue have specific requirement) - Audience under 150 persons the PA could be 12XT - Between 150 and 400 persons the PA could be ARCS - Between 400 and 2500 persons the PA could be KARA - Up to 2500 persons the PA could be K1 The sound system must be positioned at least 2 meters above the ground. It should operate in Stereo and the subwoofers will be connected on an auxiliary send. The unit must be connected to adapted processors and graphic EQ. Centre cluster and front fill welcomed. - Mixer:

- Digital desk, at least a Soundcraft Vi6 (1st priority and highly recommended) or Vi4, Yamaha

PM5D RH, Digico (no 01V, no 02R, no LS9, no DM2000, no allen&heath, no Digidesign) we will need the minimum of 24 input faders, 8 VCA and 4 stereo (or 8 mono) fx returns faders on the same layer. The mixer position must be in the centre of the room. Any position like: under a balcony, at the back of the room or in a booth, is not acceptable. 1-CD player

Monitors:

A professional mixer 32 Inputs 3-Monitors like: L.Acoustic 115 HiQ, d&b max15...(+1 for the monitor guy) no MTD112 5-Compact Monitors like: L.Acoustic MTD108, d&b e8 total: 8 monitor lines 8-EQ 30 bands 1-TC M2000





The Stage size have to be minimum 12 meters by 10 meters and have to be entirely covered by a black coated carpet Towel and 2 bottles of water for each musician on stage Set up as close as possible to audience-without effecting PA system 1 riser for drums: 2 metres x 2 metres, 40 cm high




Mic stands: 8-tall boom stands and 4-small boom stands

Instruments Mics Stand

1 BD B52 small

2 Snare SM57 small

3 HH KM 184 small

4 Tom 1 e904/ B98

5 Tom 2 e904/ B98

6 Tom 3 e904/ B98

7 OH KM 184 tall

8 OH KM 184 tall

9 double bass di DI BSS

10 double bass contact mic XLR

11 double bass mic CCM4V (provided)

12 piano Hi CMC6+mk4 /AKG 414/DPA4011 tall

13 piano Mid CMC6+mk4 /AKG 414/DPA4011 tall

14 piano Low CMC6+mk4 /AKG 414/DPA4011 tall

15 piano below SM 57 small

16 Oboe DPA 4099

17 Violon 1 DPA 4099

18 Violon Alto 1 DPA 4099

19 Violon Alto 2 DPA 4099

20 Cello DPA 4099

21 Piano vocal KMS 105 tall

22 Avishai vocal KMS 105 (provided) tall

23 Cello vocal KMS 105 tall




Important:

-There is no alternative choice for the Strings microphones, please provide

5 DPA 4099. Also, please provide all the specific clips for the strings

microphones: 3 VC4099 Clip for Violin, 1 CC4099 Clip for Cello and 1

UC4099 Universal Clip

-If the concert hall is a “classical” hall or a church, with massive natural

reverb, please set curtains and backdrop for the stage, and curtains for the

hall to minimize this reverb

*(Tech rider continued on the next page)*

Backline to provide:




1. BASSES: (Band carries the Acoustic Upright Bass) Bass Amp - One (1) Ampeg SVT-CL bass amp head. Bass Speaker cabinets - One (1) Ampeg SVT 810-E speaker cabinet - All necessary input cables 2. DRUMS: High quality Yamaha Maple Absolute kit (Or Similar). Coated Ambassador (white) Heads, except Evan EMAD clear drum head for the bass drum, the bass drum resonance head must have a hole. All the drum head have to be free of damage and excessive wear. Artist will carry his own cymbals. The Drum kit should consist of: 20" Bass drum, 14" Snare drum, 10”Rack tom, 14" Floor Tom, 16” Floor tom All Drum Hardware: 6 cymbal stands (BOOM) & 1 High hat stand Snare drum stand Bass drum pedal Drum Mat 10ft X 10ft 1 Drum stool 2 large towels for Bass Drum dampening 2 risers (1 meter by 2 meters each) 40 cm high 3. PIANO: - One piano bench - Steinway D or Faziolli (1st priority) or Yamaha Grand Concert Piano (CFIII or CFX) The Piano must be tuned A442 prior to sound check and again before the show. The piano tuner must be available at the start of the check. This is a vital requirement for the production. Any doubts on the quality and size of the Piano should be cleared by bands management. Ray Jefford: [email protected] Tel: +44- 7816 921753 4. Strings and Oboe: -4 regular black chairs -1 piano bench for the cello player -5 black music stands -5 lights for music stand 5. Accessories: -1 high stools (like bar stools, in excellent condition) Lighting: The choices related to the lighting should be decided by your light engineer. However, the engineer must ensure that the musicians be visible all the time,





Recording of performance Whenever possible the performance can be recorded by the sound engineer, for archive purposes only. A copy of any recording should be cleared, prior to sound check, if agreed, a copy of the recording will need to be provided to the Artist, or representative as soon as possible after the performance. Dressing rooms The 4 dressing rooms should be secure and close to the performance stage. All dressing rooms should be large, clean and comfortably equipped with: sofa, table, chairs, mirrors, an iron with ironing board and can accommodate 12 people. - 1 single dressing room for Avishai Cohen. - 1 large dressing room for female band members (2 people) - 1 large dressing room for male band members (5 people) - 1 large dressing room for Avishai Cohen’s Production team (3 people) - They need to be locked and the key will be delivered to the tour manager. WIFI Access is also welcome. - A pleasant decor, green plants will be an appreciated attention. - Showers clean and in good working order nearby the dressing rooms. (+16 large towels) Catering for set up and sound check (backstage): - The catering and beverage described below will be of good quality and should be available to the team upon arrival, 2 hours before sound check: this means when the Sound engineer arrive, not when the band arrive. The sound engineer is usually the one in the team who has no time to eat, so please make sure the catering is ready for him!! Cold buffet for 12 persons: - A cold buffet includes: bread, cheese, mixed salads, vegetables, deli, sandwiches, local specialties, fresh fruit, chocolate bars, fresh ginger root, fresh mint, honey, candy, 70% chocolate... Drinks: - Tea and coffee - 10 large bottles of still water - 3 large bottles of soda water - 5 litres of fruit juice a variety of good quality - 30 cold cans or draught quality beer for consumption after the performance. - 30 cans of Coke, Orangina, Ice Tea, etc. - 2 bottle of quality red wine. - 1 bottle of quality white wine We need at least 2 hours to set up the stage with your team before the sound check and then 2 hours for sound check, total: 4 hours.




The whole of the equipment will be in place and functioning for the arrival of the team of Avishai Cohen (including microphones plugged). Please send by email the technical rider of your venue, your backline list, your tech contact and any important information one month before the show to: Simon Jouin [email protected] / Tel: +33 (0)663 203666 Please contact Simon Jouin if you have any questions with any part of the backline or sound. This rider is part of the artists and performance contract



INFORMATION LIST

The following information list is to be completed ASAP and sent with the contracts

1) DATE OF PERFORMANCE __________________ CITY _______________________

a. Name of venue _____________________________________________________

b. Address _____________________________________________________

c. Production Phone # _____________________________________________________

d. Production Fax # _____________________________________________________

2) Name and Contact info. for PRODUCTION MGR _____________________________

3) Name and Contact info. for TECHNICAL DIR. _____________________________

4) Name and Contact info. for SOUND ENGINEER _____________________________

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5) Name and Contact info. for ELECTRICIAN _____________________________

6) Name and Contact info. for ARTIST SERVICES _____________________________

7) BOX OFFICE PHONE and EMAIL/WEB _____________________________

8) STAGE DIMENSIONS: Depth ________________ Width ________________

Height: Stage to Ceiling ________________

Height: Stage ________________

9) Time of Performance______________ Time of Soundcheck (if scheduled)_____________

10) Other bands playing before and after ARTIST ______________________________________

Their Show and S/C times ______________________________________

11) Please provide detailed information regarding loading dock / backstage door for arrival of ARTIST on back of

information sheet.

Please send / fax Technical Information and Artist Guide if available. A map of the area is

also MOST HELPFUL. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING TO MAKE THE

SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS!

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