Technical rider template for bands
Fill it in right here (tap any field and type), print it or save it as a PDF. One page the venue understands at a glance, and it saves you half a soundcheck.
Technical rider
Band
Technical contact
Phone
People on stage
Input list (channels)
| # | Channel | Source | Mic or DI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kick | |||
| 2 | Snare | |||
| 3 | Hi-hat | |||
| 4 | Toms | |||
| 5 | Overheads | |||
| 6 | Bass (DI) | |||
| 7 | Guitar 1 | |||
| 8 | Guitar 2 | |||
| 9 | Keys | |||
| 10 | Lead vocal | |||
| 11 | Backing vocal 1 | |||
| 12 | Backing vocal 2 |
Backline we ask the venue for
- Drum kit (full kit, cymbals, hardware)
- Bass amp
- Guitar amp 1
- Guitar amp 2
- Keyboard / piano and stand
- Mic stands and cables
Monitors and stage
Monitor mixes
Minimum stage size (m)
Power outlets
Logistics and hospitality
- Lockable dressing room with a mirror
- Water and towels on stage
- Load-in and soundcheck times
- Parking for the van and load-in access
- A contact person at the venue
How to fill it in without a mess
List only what you really need and mark what is essential and what is nice to have. If there is no monitor desk, say so up front: venues appreciate knowing early. And send the rider together with your press kit, not after.
Frequently asked questions
What is a technical rider?
It is the document that tells the venue what your band needs to sound good: sound channels (input list), backline, monitors, stage size and power. It is sent with your press kit before the show.
What's the difference between a technical rider and a hospitality rider?
The technical one covers sound, lighting and stage. The hospitality one covers what you need to be comfortable: dressing room, water, food, parking. Send them separately so the sound engineer only reads their part.
What is an input list?
It is the list of channels the sound engineer plugs into the desk: each instrument or voice, with its mic or direct box (DI) and its stand. The clearer it is, the less time you lose at soundcheck.
How long should it be?
One or two pages. If the venue has to hunt for a detail across five pages, they will not read it. Put the essentials first and keep the detail for whoever asks.
Your rider, always at hand
In BandManager you keep the rider inside your band’s press kit (EPK) and send it with every proposal, no digging through your inbox.
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