You can just pop onto your computer and use a basic graphics package to create your Stage Plot. There are various software’s that can help you creating a Stage-Plot out but after you have done it a couple of times you will get the swing of it. It doesn’t have to be a drawing Monet will be proud of, it just has to be specific and clear. Preferably you want to have someone as your technical contact, it can be any members of the band who have the best knowledge and set up experience. Or that you need a big banner placed strategically behind the drummer or any special effects etc.
For example how many pieces are in the drummers kit etc. You can also include notes about the set up if there are specifics for the members. They also need to be shown where in relation to the band members. You also need to include the locations of the mics, amplifiers, monitors and possibly the cable positions. Otherwise their sets up won’t be right and instead of doing sound check, you’ll be scrambling around altering that instead. It won’t be enough for you to just literally put that the drums are ‘here’, you need to show the direction of each of the band members in your Stage Plot. Where each instrument will need to be positioned and what direction they need to be facing. Show where each member of the band will be positioned on stage On your diagram you need to mark out the following You should always have one prepared for every venue.Īs much as possible but keep it relevant.
This is where you use a diagram to reflect where the band and equipment will be during your performance, and how the stage should be set up to reflect this. A Stage Plot is practically as it sounds, a plot of the stage.