CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENT BACKLINE CHECKLIST The Backline Company EVENT FORMAT [ ] Corporate concert [ ] Private artist performance [ ] Wedding or destination event [ ] Awards or gala performance [ ] Product launch [ ] Conference entertainment [ ] Filmed internal event [ ] Guest-performance sequence AUTHORITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY [ ] End client [ ] Agency or production company [ ] Artist-management contact [ ] Operational approval contact [ ] Rider distribution permission [ ] Artist and client confidentiality [ ] Photography permission [ ] Production-credit permission [ ] Social-media restrictions ARTIST REQUIREMENT [ ] Current rider [ ] Current stage plot [ ] Current input information [ ] Artist-carried equipment [ ] Locally supplied equipment [ ] Complete accessories [ ] Approved alternatives [ ] Guest requirements EVENT PROGRAMME [ ] Artist arrival [ ] Backline access [ ] Setup [ ] Functional checks [ ] Rehearsal or soundcheck [ ] Other stage activity [ ] Doors or guest seating [ ] Performance [ ] Programme end [ ] Strike [ ] Room reset [ ] Load-out deadline VENUE AND SERVICE ACCESS [ ] Loading dock [ ] Vehicle permission [ ] Service-lift dimensions [ ] Corridor and door widths [ ] Floor protection [ ] Loading slot [ ] Security clearance [ ] Crew accreditation [ ] Parking and vehicle hold [ ] Preparation space [ ] Empty-case storage [ ] Noise and movement restrictions [ ] Curfew SCENIC AND SIGHTLINES [ ] Usable stage dimensions [ ] LED wall and scenic returns [ ] Branding panels [ ] Camera positions [ ] Lectern and presentation furniture [ ] Stage entrances [ ] Artist pathways [ ] Amplifier positions [ ] Keyboard positions [ ] Drum riser [ ] Cable concealment [ ] Material visual requirements approved COMPRESSED SETUP [ ] Warehouse preparation complete [ ] Hardware packages built [ ] Musician positions labelled [ ] Stand and bench settings [ ] Amplifier systems tested [ ] Pedals and footswitches paired [ ] Power supplies confirmed [ ] Stage zones marked [ ] First-needed packing order [ ] Technicians assigned [ ] Stage-manager cues agreed REHEARSAL AND ARTIST ACCESS [ ] Full rehearsal, soundcheck or line check [ ] Artist access time [ ] Functional-check window [ ] Monitor and front-of-house coordination [ ] Guest-performer checks [ ] Curfew before guest arrival [ ] Offstage adjustments GUESTS AND PROGRAMME CHANGES [ ] Authorised request [ ] Instrument or equipment need [ ] Inputs and DI boxes [ ] Stage position [ ] Stands and stools [ ] Changeover timing [ ] Technician assignment [ ] Rehearsal opportunity [ ] Plan updated [ ] Departments briefed TECHNICIANS [ ] Crew call [ ] Accreditation [ ] Dress expectation [ ] Back-of-house route [ ] Artist communication [ ] Stage-entry cues [ ] Tool and case control [ ] Quiet periods [ ] Standby position [ ] Fault escalation [ ] Teardown conduct CONTINGENCY [ ] Spare pedals and small hardware [ ] Drumheads [ ] Keyboard power supplies and pedals [ ] Footswitches [ ] Cables and DI boxes [ ] Approved alternate systems [ ] Guest accessories [ ] Fault-isolation position [ ] Delayed artist-equipment response [ ] Replacement-access restrictions TRANSPORT [ ] Hotel or venue appointment [ ] Destination travel [ ] Security checks [ ] Vehicle restrictions [ ] Remote parking [ ] Service route [ ] Overnight hold [ ] Late load-out [ ] Room reset [ ] Return or next deployment [ ] Transportation quoted separately LOAD-OUT AND ROOM HANDOVER [ ] Release authority [ ] Guest restrictions [ ] Safe power-down [ ] Artist-carried handover [ ] Strike order [ ] Scenic and audio dependencies [ ] Case return route [ ] Service-lift slot [ ] Vehicle call [ ] Equipment count [ ] Room-handover deadline [ ] Overnight movement This checklist supports backline planning and does not replace venue, safety, security, hospitality or event-production documentation. Preparation Before Performance(TM)