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Advance
Also known as show advance, production advance.
The pre-event exchange and confirmation of technical, schedule, venue, staffing, hospitality, and access requirements.
In practice
The producer or production manager resolves discrepancies among riders, venue capabilities, local rules, budgets, transport, and the current show plan before load-in.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.