What is a stage plot?
A stage plot is a simple visual diagram showing where the members of a band and their equipment should be positioned on stage. Venues, production companies and sound engineers use it to understand the setup before load-in and soundcheck.
What should a band stage plot show?
- Each performer and their position
- Drum kit, amplifiers, keyboards and other backline
- Vocal microphones and stands
- Monitor wedges or IEM positions
- DI boxes and power requirements
- The front of stage / audience direction
- Approximate stage dimensions where known
Keep it readable.
A production crew should be able to understand the important parts of your stage layout at a glance. You do not need an architectural drawing.
How to make a stage plot with Stageplot
- Add the members of your band and choose their instruments.
- Set your stage width and depth.
- Drag the automatically generated equipment into the right positions.
- Add or remove microphones, monitors, amps, DIs and power points.
- Check the automatically generated input list.
- Export the finished technical rider as a PDF.
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