• ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 3x separate 13-amp sockets on the same phase. Please ensure these are actually 3 separate sockets, not just one socket with an added extension lead. (A 13-amp socket is just a standard household socket, like the one you plug your kettle into, so most function rooms can accommodate this no problem! We are just being thorough. However, if the event is taking place in a marquee, then please check and double check this point with your power provider as inadequate power can not only spoil your evening, but also be extremely dangerous. We are very happy to talk to your power provider if this helps.

• IDEAL STAGE SIZE REQUIREMENTS: A stage or performance area of about 5 metres x 3 metres (that’s 16 x 10 feet roughly), or smaller within reason. Don’t underestimate how much depth a drumkit needs and how much space the singers need in front of them for the monitors, so please do try and stick to our ideal size given if at all possible. If not, don’t worry, we’ll still fit somehow, our ears might ring the next day though! The performance area must be safe, stable and not exposed to the elements. We don’t need a raised stage as such, but we do need space for all of us plus the equipment. In the case of a marquee, we cannot perform on grass and need a level surface under our feet.

• PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Depends on size of band booked. This could be anything between 3 cars only, or 7 cars and a van.

• ACCESS / UNLOADING: Please ensure we can gain close access to the stage for unloading equipment. Our cars need to get as close as possible to the performance area itself, as there is plenty of heavy equipment to be carried in. Should we need to carry equipment for a long way to the stage area, please note this will considerably delay set up and sound-check time, so please call us to discuss this point if you feel access to the stage is less than straight forward.

• BACKSTAGE REQUIREMENTS: A changing room with a table, chairs, a mirror and a clothes rack would be very much appreciated. The room needs to be big enough for 5-10 people and 5-10 suitcases (dependent on your chosen package) to be based in when not on stage, to eat, get changed and made up for the performance and leave valuable belongings in whilst performing. Please ensure the room is indoors, is heated and lockable. Toilets are not acceptable as band green areas / changing rooms.

• HOSPITALITY: It would be great if a hot meal and soft drinks per member of the band could be organised in advance for the band (please ensure that you order these from your caterers in advance, as extra meals cannot be organised on the day). The band would prefer to eat after set-up but before the performance. The band, as working staff, should also be allowed access to soft drinks for the duration of their stay at the venue. Please could you arrange for the soft drinks and glasses to be placed in the band changing room before arrival of the band, as this is so much easier and quicker for everyone when this is organised before the day.

Arrival between 2-3 hours before the performance.
Standard arrival time 17:00, finishing by midnight.
Set up and pack down is 1 hour.
The band ideally need a minimum of 1 hour in between set up time and the beginning of the performance to allow for their food, getting changed, made up and ready to perform. A minimum of 20 minutes is also needed in between sets. Remember, the later the band goes on, the readier for the show your guests will be!