3-piece band
Guitar, bass, drums, vocals and a compact monitor plan.
View worked example →Stage plots that show the useful level of detail
Use these practical examples to see how stage position, input channels and monitoring requirements fit together.
Choose the setup closest to your act
These are not “correct” riders that every band should copy. They are worked examples showing the level of detail that is useful when advancing a show. Start with the nearest lineup, then change positions, channels, monitoring and equipment to match what you actually bring.
4-piece rock band
Two guitars, bass, drums, vocals, amps and wedges.
View worked example →5-piece function band
A larger event-band layout with more vocal and instrument channels.
View worked example →Acoustic duo
A small-format rider where DI, vocal and monitor requirements stay clear.
View worked example →Solo performer
A minimal setup for vocal and acoustic/instrument performance.
View worked example →Wedding band
A venue-friendly technical setup for a typical event-band lineup.
View worked example →Keys + electronic act
Stereo keyboards, playback, DI requirements and power notes.
View worked example →Band using IEMs
How to show an IEM rack, splits and the hand-off to house production.
View worked example →Input list example
See how channels, sources and connection notes fit together.
View input list →What makes a useful stage plot?
The best plot answers practical questions quickly: where is each performer, what equipment occupies stage space, where are the vocal positions, what monitoring is expected, and are there unusual connections or power needs? It should complement the input list rather than duplicate every technical note on the diagram.
For a small venue, clarity matters more than complexity. For a festival or production-heavy show, the same clear diagram can sit alongside a more detailed patch, backline specification and IEM/split information.
Build your own version
Use the free Stageplot builder to arrange the stage, edit the input list and export the finished technical rider as a PDF.
Open the Stageplot builder →