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Over the years, we’ve built up an internal list of handy words and phrases that we’ve learned to help us along the way whether in the studio or on the stage. Instead of keeping it to ourselves, our goal is to spread the knowledge! Enjoy this glossary of live production and touring industry terms - hoping they help you when you least expect it :)

Glossary

  • TEST ijnth’ergq’erng

  • Departure time

  • Black sheet to cover gear if it rains.

  • Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel (CARP) determines royalty rates for digital, subscription based music

  • Loading into a location to load into another vehicle and/or loading from one truck to another

  • Unsalable seat/ ticket

  • Black skirt

  • A swift and sudden reveal by dropping drapes or curtains, exposing hidden elements onstage for the audience

  • A process to check microphone and inputs are working without checking sound levels

  • Vinyl dance floor often use for dance performances and/or rehearsals

  • (Also known as Clean Feed) A full programme mix with a contributing source or input missing such as the lead vocal

  • A noise used to mask unwanted sounds and used to tune loudspeaker systems

  • Production Manager (PM) ensures the stage, lights, sound,

  • Also known as "B" stages are secondary stages in an arena or stadium that is usually closer to fans.

  • Tour Manager

  • A customizable structural system that supports lighting, sound, and other equipment

  • A performance where the band / artist plays in a smaller, intimate venue instead of a larger venue in a high demand market

  • Where the patrons enter