What is backline?
If your artist is flying in to perform at your concert, they are generally only bringing their guitars and horns. At your expense, you would need to provide the drum set, keyboards, amplifiers, risers, special monitor equipment and other items listed on their performance rider. 3) Contract with a Venue Artists will not contract until you have a written contract with the venue for the performance. First, you have to research to see if the venue you have chosen, based upon your forecast of ticket sales, will be available on the date you have chosen or the date that fits with a specific artists schedule.