Life as a rock star can be glamorous and exciting. Pictures are being taken every moment of you on the stage, people are answering your every request, and you get to rock out with crowds of dancing people. However, backstage, is anything but. If you are the one planning the event there are millions of requests and demands coming your way. It’s hard for you enjoy the show. But your most important job is to keep the performers happy.
Some bands need certain equipment to perform, others have other accommodations and requests that they would like fulfilled during their time at the event’s location. All of these are important to be aware of if your band has them. Here’s how you can prepare to keep them smiling.
Before The Show
It is best to get in contact with the band manager, or agent before the show. Here you can get all the essential information. For instance, if the band members need certain equipment for the show, you can have it ready for when they arrive.
Also, before the show, communicate with the band members where they can enter the venue. Lack of communication can cause bands to get lost looking for a place to park. For example, tell bands where they can arrive and unload their belongings before the show.
Lastly, the best thing to do before the show is ask the band for a sheet of all the members and crews names. This is valuable, in case anyone important needs to get in and fans don’t sneak in instead.
Prepare A Dressing Room
Once the band arrives, they will need a place to stay and freshen up after long drive or flight. Therefore, prepare a dressing room loaded with the band’s favorite snacks and drinks. This will be much appreciated. It will also save you some time and keep you from running around looking for Skittles the band asks you for because it’s a tradition before they get on stage.
Show Them Around
After the show, the band members will definitely be hungry and those snacks can only hold them off for so long. So, instead of worrying about what to feed them and running out into traffic to have something delivered to them, consider leaving take out menus in their dressing rooms of restaurants nearby.
Or be smart and create a personal brochure specifically for the venue with lists of nearby restaurants and malls. Also, add in pictures of the employees that work at the venue with their contact information, in case of an emergency if the band members can’t find anyone nearby. Complete the brochure with a map of the venue on the back, in case they need to find a bathroom.
Note, while it is important to impress your performers, also remember to accommodate within reason and budget.
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