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Technical rider
Also known as tech rider, production rider.
A document specifying the artist or production’s technical systems, stage, staffing, power, and operating requirements.
In practice
The rider begins a negotiation with the venue; the completed advance should distinguish mandatory requirements, acceptable substitutions, local supply, and unresolved items.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.