All Musiclub and Colorsound instruments have to be taken downstairs and loaded onto
the stage trailer if available, otherwise onto a rented van.
[Loading Team: 4 people, about 2h]
This is the real instruments and lights setup. It involves carrying
everything on stage, or to the mixer console, cabling, testing etc.
No particular skills required. A good chance to learn about cabling up a
PA system.
[Setup Team: 10 people, about 6h]
Sound checks are only relevant for bands. Here is the schedule:
The timetable (see programme ) must be
followed strictly, or the last band will drop off the schedule. At most
we are allowed 20mins delay, and only in case of technical
incident.
The slots allocate in the programme include setup. This means that
each band must be able to install, connect, play and clear the stage
within that time. The eventual encore is also to be programmed within
that time. Practically speaking, if you have a one hour slot, you should
prepare a programme for 50mins, considering 10mins setup. Here are few
tips for bands:
After the Festival we need to save a few instruments from eventual rain
and/or theft. This involves putting away a few, light objects.
I know it's hard to work at 2 in the morning half drunk, but this job
must be done.
[Closing Team: 4 people, about 1h]