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Stage Setup For Gigs
Stage Setup, PA System Setup, Running Lighting For Gigs
It is important to arrive early to any gig. Get
directions from
www.mapquest.com or purchase a
Navigation Device
to ensure you get to the gig on time. Remember even as
a startup band, it can take about an hour or more to setup
music equipment, PA, microphones, and sound check.
It’s best to ensure that cables are not loose around your
area of the stage and where the fans are located at the
venue. While you do not want to trip while on stage,
you should also ensure the safety of fans at the show.
Bring extra cables and microphones to the show just in case
some are defective. Many musicians bring backup
musical instruments
,
guitar cables
,
guitar picks
,
microphones
,
drum accessories
,
amplifiers
,
adapters, and
instrument accessories
as well. Here’s a
gig checklist
to use before every gig.
If the venue that you are performing does not have a PA
system or spot lights, this can also add to your setup time.
Always check with the band booker at the venue to verify
what PA sound equipment and lighting they have on stage for
bands. Some venues provide sound guys or sound
technicians (the person who runs the PA system).
Always check to see if there is a fee for the sound
technician as well. The club or venue also may provide
someone to run lights and spot lights. Venues may
charge a fee to have someone run lights as well. Many
spot lights have controls that move them or turn them on or
off at certain points. See if one of your responsible
friends can run the lighting or if the venue charges to have
their employees run the light show. Many small venues
have uncomplicated lighting systems that can be run by a
novice. As some bands get more popular they may
purchase
Live Stage & Sound Equipment.
When you first start a band, costs for running sound and lighting are very much hidden costs. Many bands don't recognize that sound or lighting technicians are even needed for a gig. Take your time and research each venue where you want to book a gig. The band booker at the venue should fill you in on any of these charges that may exist for sound and lighting.
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