TESTAMENT:
Hospitality and Technical Rider

June, 2025 – Australia

Last Update 30 April 2025

Greetings to the Testament’s Rider 2025! Looking forward to working with you!
I will describe what we need with TESTAMENT for the Australian shows:

18th June . BRISBANE – TIVOLI
20th June . SYDNEY – METRO
21st June . MELBOURNE – NORTHCOTE THEATRE
22nd June . ADELAIDE – THE GOV
24th June . PERTH – METROPOLIS FREO

This website should answer a lot of questions you have about us and what we need. Please read through carefully and note any objections and questions.
After reading the hospitality rider and the requirements, please send us a follow up email indicating the you have received and understood these requirements, along with a copy of the parking info and Maps, full technical specs and contact list for your venue/festival. It is understood that each venue is different and unique and we are wiling to work of any substitutes of what might be available and required for the show.

Thanks

Tiffany Billy |
TourManager@TestamentHq.com

Danny Giordana | TM/FOH
Production@TestamentHQ.com

Geoffrey Tonks | Rep/TM
GeoffreySoundman@gmail.com



HOSPITALITY RIDER



We are an entourage of 10 persons. 5 Band members and 5 Crew.

We need 5 Stagehands.


Can you please provide:


Hotel and Venue


Please include hotel address and event location address with maps.

Backstage Dressing Rooms


We need 3 clean and lockable Dressing Rooms. 1 band, 1 crew and a production office.
Equipped with a couch, tables, some chairs, mirror, power, air conditioning/heating system and WIFI.
We will need access upon arrival until we depart.

Towels:
20 clean and pre washed black stage towels for show time.

Runner … please have someone available upon arrival and will be there for the duration of the show.

Meals, Food and Drinks


Breakfast, lunch, dinner, after show to be provided. Can be discussed ahead of time.

SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES.
Please LABEL foods items that contain eggs, tree nuts and shrimp.

We have one VEGAN on board. Plant based diet (no meat, no fish, no eggs). Except vegetarian pizza (Margherita).

Fresh Drinking Ice In Dressing Room
Ice For Stage Coolers 90 Minutes Before Showtime
2 Cases (24 Pack) Water. No Gas.
4 Carbonated Waters Pellegrino Or Perrier
1 Bottle Grey Goose Vodka (No Substitutions)
1 Bottle Absolute Vodka (No Substitutions)
1 6 Pack Local Ipa (Beer)
1 Bottle Cabernet ($20 Price Range)
24 Local Pilsner Beer
6 Red Bulls
1 4 Pack Can Lemonata Pelegrino (If None Can Be Found Squit Soda Is Second Choice)
1 4 Pack Coke Zero (Not Diet Coke….Coke Zero Please)
1 Coca Cola regular
4 Sweat Leaf Or Honest T (Green Tea Or Sweat Tea Flavor)
1 Avacado
8 Bananas
4 Oranges
3 Apples
1 Bag Raw Almonds Or Cashews
1 Loaf 12 Grain Wheat Bread –
1 Pound Sliced Turkey Lunch Meat –
1 Pack Sliced Cheddar Cheese –
1 Bag Bbq Or Plain Lay Potato Chips 1 Bag Tortilla Chips
1 Container Tortilla Chips Salsa
1 Deli tray with Mixed Veggies
1 Large Hummus (Flavored Is Good) Pita Chips
– Berries

3 Small Cooler For Stage
Ice For Ice Chest And Lots Of Clean Ice In Separate Bin For Drinks

A Big Working Fridge Or Enough Ice To Cool Down All Drinks.


Info needed from you


Full Venue/Festival Tech Specs


Please include all audio, lighting, video, staging and relevant production specs for our stage.

Full Venue/Festival Contact List


Please include contacts for all audio, lighting, video, staging, backline, Production Manager, Stage Manager and any other relevant contacts involved in producing this show.

Communications


Anything we need to know about show day. Sound curfew, dB limit, wireless frequencies, merchandising conditions …



GENERAL INFO


TESTAMENT[Contacts]
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Tour ManagerTiffany BillyTourManager@TestamentHq.com (Alias email)
Phone# on request
Front of House / TM
On site contact
Daniel Giordana Production@TestamentHq.com
Phone# on request
Rep. The Phoenix Australia
/ TM
Mr Geoffrey TonksGeoffreySoundman@gmail.com
+61 422 790 169
Booking Agent AustraliaAJ Maddah
The Phoenix AUS
aj@thePhoenix.au
+61405379825
Monitor Engineer / RF TechDaniela SeggewissMonitor@TestamentHq.com (Alias email)
Phone# on request
Lighting Director NoLIGHT TECH please
click here for info
Guitar Tech SLFrederick KovaloFred.Kowalo@gmail.com
Guitar Tech SRCameron Wilsoncam@directtouring.com
Drum TechRobert Kovacicrobert@robertkovacic.com
Merch ?TourManager@TestamentHq.com (Alias email)
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INFO[At a Glance]
Backline RequiredYesBACKLINE Requirements
Own EquipmentYesBass amp Ebs Fafner.
Guitar amps Neural DSP.
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Own FOH ConsoleNoHouse console. See Requirements.
Own Monitor NoHouse console. See Requirements.
Own Lighting Console NoHouse console. See Requirements.
Own BackdropYesPlease provide an easy lift system.
Backdrop size 12m x 9m (40′ x 30′),
Fire Certificate
Front KabukiNoPlease provide an easy lift system or someone in house able to operate a genie lift to rig the kabuki
Kabuki size 12m x 9m (40′ x 30′).

Fire Certificate
Please provide long nose clamps. See Requirements.
Video Wall filesYesClick to view
Pyro / Special FX in useNoUnless stated otherwise
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Drum Riser You provide please2.5m x 2.5m, Height 90cm
(8′ x 8′, Height 3′)
Wired mics / DI Boxes You provide pleaseSee Requirements.
Vocal Wireless micsOwnShure UR4D+ Wireless system with Shure Beta58.
Band H4 | 518-578 MHZ.
IEMsOwn4x IEMs stereo, Shure PSM1000,
with 8x beltpacks.
Band G10 | 470–542 MHz.
Monitor Wedges You provide pleaseSee Requirements
Side fills You provide pleaseSee Requirements
Only for stage wider than 15 meters
Drum fillNoDon’t need it
FX / OutboardNo
Wireless systemYesWe have two for guitars and one for bass.
Frequencies1x Shure QLXD G50 (470.125-534MHz)
1X Shure Stomp 2.4
2x Shure ULXD4D H51 (534-598MHz)
2x Shure UR4D+ H4 (518-578MHz)
8x PSM1000 G10 (470-542MHz)
If possible would like to double the amount of frequencies for spares
Legal frequency range in Australia is 520-694 MHzhttps://www.acma.gov.au/wireless-microphones
Mic stands You provide pleasePlease check Input List.
I’d like 3 tall boom stands with short arm for backing vocals.
1 straight stand with round base and a big clip for the wireless microphone.
Audio SplitYou provide please
Multicore AudioHouse
Cat.5 LightingHouse
Sub-boxes You provide pleaseStage boxes and cable can’t be placed in front of the wall cabs and drum riser.
Stage boxes on the drum riser can be placed near the back corner SR of the riser only.
XLR Stage CablingYou provide pleasePleasese provide also one cable adapter stereo mini jack 3.5 mm (1/8″) TRS to stereo XLR male (left and right).
Drum CarpetYou provide please8ft x 8ft
(2.5m x 2.5m)
Waste ContainersYou provide pleasePlease provide two waste containers able to hold water on stage Left and Right.

Flying Gear


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IEM – Pelican Air 1637

Quad Rack – Pelican Air 1637
RF/Amp Rack – Pelican Air 1637
Enki Case

Quad Rack – Pelican Air 1637
Gator Vault

Gator Rack
Enki Case

Snare Drum Case
Pelican Case
Cymbal Case

4 or 5 – Peli Cases 1510


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TOURING PRODUCTION



I will describe what we need with TESTAMENT as I’m sure equipment is of the highest caliber.

We are carrying:


Bass/guitars preamps and amps.
Wireless microphone.
IEM system.
Backdrop.
Kabuki.
Merchandise.

We require:


We are not carrying:

Backline
Full Audio Control package for both FOH and MON. Including all necessary consoles, microphones, stands and cables.
Lighting console
Lights
Distro package for audio / backline / lights
Drum Riser
PA
Side Fill
Staging
Barricade

Timeframes (Proposed)


It will be what it is

The following are the necessary minimun timeframes needed to ensure the best show possible:

3-4 hours: Crew set, backline build, riser build, restring guitars/basses …
1-2 hours: Audio system tuning and Line Check
60 min: Soundcheck
30 min: Pre-Set Changeover

Merchandise


We travel with merchandise.

Anything we need to know about your merchandising conditions in your venue can be directed to TourManager@TestamentHq.com in advance.

General Remarks


No emcee before or after the show.

NO AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDINGS AND BROADCASTING ALLOWED. Unless stated otherwise.

Please note that this technical rider is subject to change without notice. Only if a major update occurs you will be notified.

Please, coffee and water ready at get in.

Thanks


Thank you in advance for reading this carefully! Don‘t hesitate to contact us in case there is any questions or problems!!

Regards,
Danny Giordana | Audio Tech


Audio Requirements


Wireless Microphone
Shure UR4D with two Beta58

Desk
FoH: Yamaha CL, Avid S6L, Midas Heritage D, Digico.
Monitor: Digico SD12 or Quantum.
Note: No gain sharing.

IEMs
6x IEMs stereo, preferably Shure PSM1000, with 8x beltpacks.

Wedges
3x pairs preferably D&B M4
Sidefills on large stages

Wired Microphones
We are not carrying any microphones. See Input List.

Miscellaneous
Two cable adapter stereo mini jack 3.5 mm (1/8″) TRS to stereo XLR male (left and right).
Please make sure we have enough XLR cables to wire the microphones.
I’d like 3 tall boom stands with short arm for backing vocals.
1 straight stand with round base and a big clip for the wireless microphone.



LOCAL PRODUCTION NEEDS


Labor and Personnel


House Sound/System engineer, able to configure and troubleshoot the house system.
Monitor engineer, able to configure and troubleshoot the monitor system.
House Light Operator
Crew Chief
Electrician
Stagehands

Personnel to be present from Load in until the end of the Show. (who speaks english)

Safety and Security


Mojo Crash barriers in front of stage including security personnel. Experienced persons, who know how to handle and take gently care of an audience at this type of music.
The FOH has to be protected by Mojo type barriers on ALL sides.
All cables leading from the stage to the FOH are to be protected by “yellow jacket” style cable protector bridges.

Stage


Stage has to be secure, stable and able to support Testament’s equipment and performance.
Sturdy and well lit starts ways will be required on both sides as well as equipment ramp.

We carry a backdrop. Please provide an easy lift system. Backdrop size 12m x 9m (40′ x 30′).

We need a drum risers 2.5m x 2.5m, height 90cm (8 ft x 8 ft, height 3 ft).

Couple of wedges on Stage Right and on Stage Left.

All local equipment must be off stage once load-in starts. No logos, banners, displays of sponsors, etc. are accepted on or in front of the stage.

Monitor World


See requirements.

Stage Patching and Multicore


Once inputs are patched and sound-checked, no input device is moved or disconnected. The multipin snakes may be disconnected from their stage boxes to patch other artists.

Front of House


See requirements.

Audio


The Audio desk will be located in a clean and secure mix position on the inside of the house with crash barriers.
Please no FOH audio mix position on a riser. Mix position are at the same horizontal level as the audience.
The FOH has to be protected by Mojo type barriers on ALL sides.
Two bar stool for the FOH audio, please.

FOH Distribution


Preferred drive chain is: Left, Right, Front Fill.

PA System


The PA system needs to be at least 4 way active stereo, complete with processor / control at FOH position.
House mains shall be capable of 20 Hz to 20 KHz frequency response at SPL levels. The system must be capable of at least 115 dB (A weighted) continuous at FOH position with a maximum peak of 126 dB at FOH position.
No worries, I will adapt to local sound limits but I don’t like the sound being squashed due to no headroom in the amps/speakers.
The System processor will be available for any EQ, Timing or compression changes.
Sound pressure measurement should be located at ear height with the audience, and NOT 3 meters in the air.
L-R Line Array system with a proper frontfills are preferred.

Power


All electrical connections have to be compliant with all local regulations.

Frequencies


We’re using wireless systems for the Lead Vocal Shure UR4D+. Band H4. RF Range 518-578 MHZ.
Bass Shure ULXD4 wireless. Frequency Band G50. Tuning Bandwidth 470-534 MHz.
Guitar SR Shure GLX16. Tuning Bandwidth 2400–2483.5 MHz.
Guitar SL Shure ULXD4 wireless unit. Frequency Band G51. 534-598 MHz. (2 frequencies: Main and spare)

We’re using four IEM systems Shure PSM1000 wireless unit. Tuning Range Freq: 470-542 MHz. Band G10 (470-542 MHz).

1x Shure QLXD G50 (470.125-534MHz)
1X Shure Stomp 2.4
2x Shure QLXD4D H51 (534-598MHz)
2x Shure UR4D+ H4 (518-578MHz)
4x PSM1000 G10 (470-542MHz)

If possible would like to double the amount of frequencies for spares

Please inform us if we need to buy licence to use these frequencies in your country.
Note: Shure GLX16 wireless system operates in the globally available ISM band 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. The operation does not require a user license. 

If need it, email me the Wireless Frequency Application Form to fill up.

Lighting


See requirements.

Video


We have videowall files. Format .png and .jpg. Resolution 960×540 pixels and 1440×864 pixel.
Email me for password to Download Files – Click here –

Force Majeure


?

Thanks


Thank you in advance for the attention and for reading this carefully! Don‘t hesitate to contact us in case there is any questions or problems!!

Regards,
Danny Giordana | Audio Tech


Input List – Danny G. –


InstrumentMicrophone48VStandPosition

01 – Kick drum IN StageRightShure Beta 9148v– – –Drum riser SR
02 – Kick drum IN StageLeftShure Beta 9148v– – – Drum riser SL
03 – Kick drum TriggerDI Box– –– – – Drum riser SL
04 – Snare drum TopShure Beta 56– –LP clawDrum riser
05 – Snare drum BottomShure SM57 /
Sennheiser E904
– –LP claw
– – – 
Drum riser
06 – Rack Tom 01 SLSennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser SL
07 – Rack Tom 02Sennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser SL
08 – Rack Tom 03Sennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser C
09 – Rack Tom 04Sennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser C
10 – Floor Tom 01 SRSennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser SL
11 – Floor Tom 02 SRSennheiser E604 /
Shure Beta 98
– –
48v
clawDrum riser SL
12 – Hi Hat StageLeftShure KSM137 /
Small Condenser
48vclaw / short standDrum riser SL
13 – UnderHead StageRightsE Electronics V7 /
Small Condenser
48vclaw / short standDrum riser SR
14 – UnderHead StageLeftsE Electronics V7 /
Small Condenser
48vclaw /short standDrum riser SL
15 – HH2/Ride StageRightShure KSM137 /
Small Condenser
48vclaw / short standDrum riser SL
16 – UnderHead CenterSmall Condenser48vclaw / short standDrum riser C
17 – Bass DI PostXLR– –– – – Upstage Right
18 – Bass DI DarkGlassXLR– –– – – Upstage Right
19 – Guitar StageRight 01XLR– –– – –Upstage Right
20 – Guitar StageRight 02XLR– –– – –Upstage Right
21 – Guitar StageLeft 01XLR– –– – –Upstage Left
22 – Guitar StageLeft 02XLR– –– – –Upstage Left
23 – Vocal StageRightRight AlxShure Beta 58– –tall boom /
short arm
Downstage Right
24 – Vocal StageRight StvShure Beta 58– –tall boom /
short arm
Downstage Right Center
25 – Vocal StageLeft ErcShure Beta 58– –tall boom /
short arm
Downstage Left
26 – Center Vocal ChuckShure Beta 58 UR4D– –Straight
Round Base
Monitor World
27 – Spare Vocal ChuckShure Beta 58 UR4D– –– – –Monitor World
28 –
29 –
30 – UnderHead SRRSmall Condenser48vclaw / short standDrum riser SR
31 – UnderHead SLLSmall Condenser48vclaw / short standDrum riser SL
32 – Kick drum Trigger SpareDI Box– –– – –Drum riser SL
33 – Ambient Mic SRSmall Diaphragm Condenser48vtall boomDownstage Right
34 – Ambient Mic SLSmall Diaphragm Condenser48vtall boomDownstage Left
35 – Tracks Left XLR– –– – –MON
36 – Tracks RightXLR– –– – –MON
37 – Intro LeftXLR – –– – –FOH – Send To Stage
38 – Intro RightXLR – –– – –FOH – Send To Stage
39 – Talk To HouseShure Beta 58– –tall boomMonitor World
40 – Talk To StageShure Beta 58
Out #?
– –tall boomFOH – Send To Stage
41 – Music LeftXLR– –– – –FOH
42 – Music RightXLR– –– – –FOH
Plese provide two cable adapter stereo mini jack 3.5 mm (1/8″) TRS to stereo XLR male (left and right).

Output List Mon – Dani S. –


NameMonitoringChoise

01 – Alex – SRRIEM-LShure PSM 1000 – 1Duplicate for SR Tech
02 – IEM-R
03 – Steve – SRIEM-LShure PSM 1000 – 2Duplicate for SR Tech
04 – IEM-R
05 – Chuck – CenterIEM-LShure PSM 1000 – 3
06 – IEM-R
07 – Chris – Drums IEM-LShure P9HW
Hardwire
Duplicate for Drum Tech 
08 – IEM-R
09 – Spare – CenterIEM-LShure PSM 1000 – 4
10 – IEM-R
11 – Alex – SR2 x Wedged&b audio – M4 
12 – Eric – SL2 x Wedged&b audio – M4
13 –Center Stage
14DrumFill
15 – SideFill – SRTop / Subd&b audio – V-Stack
16 – SideFill – SLTop / Subd&b audio – V-Stack
Solo AIEM-LShure PSM 1000 – 4
IEM-R
Solo B Wedged&b audio – M4

Backline Requirements


DRUMS:DW Drum Set
2x22″ x 18″ kick drum (We might carry our own 22″ resonant drumheads )
with pillow inside for proper dampening
Black resonant heads
2x 14″ snare drum
1x10″ x 8″ rack tom
1x12″ x 9″ rack tom
1x 13″ x 10″ rack tom
1x14″ x 11″ rack tom
1x16″ x 14″ floor tom with legs
1x 18″ x 16″ floor tom with legs
DRUM HardwareDW Hardware:
The pictures are just a reference to know what everything looks like.
12xDW Boom cymbal stand with long boom arm – View sample picture
Double Tom Stand (Stand with the Tom mounts. Not just arms) – View sample picture
3xTom clamp attachments – View sample picture
X-hat clamp – View sample picture
2xTama speed cobra HiHat stand 2-Leg HH Stand – View sample picture
2xHeavy duty Snare Stand
Kick Drum To Hi Hat attachment – View sample picture
2xHigh quality Round Throne with double brace
8xTama cymbal multi clamps – View sample picture
2x Multi Clamp with boom Short cymbal arms
2xDW9000 Single Kick Pedal
Please get the appropriate compatible hardware
View Testament drum setup pictures
CYMBALS:Zildjian 17” & 18” Crash
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STAGE RIGHT :1x EBS 8×10 or Ampeg 8×10 bass cabinets
3x Marshall 1960A – 4×12 guitar cabinets
3xMarshall 1960B – 4×12 guitar cabinets
STAGE LEFT :1x EBS 8×10 or Ampeg 8×10 bass cabinets
3x Marshall 1960A – 4×12 guitar cabinets
3xMarshall 1960B – 4×12 guitar cabinets
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MISCELLANEOUS : 4x Guitar Stand
2x 6-Space Guitar Boat
8’x 8’ Drum Carpet
Black fabric big enough to cover drum set

Stage Plot


Front View

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Top View

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IEM Mixes


When not traveling
with monitor tech

Please push the sends level of the IEM from the monitor desk. Peaks red occasionaly are fine.

Stage Right Right – Alex – IEM

Good stereo mix

No Bass
Extra Guitar SR

Stage Right Center – Steve – IEM

Good stereo mix with loud bright bass.

Drum mix with No overheads and No kick trigger. Only kick microphones.
No Guitar SR
A little Guitar SL
No backing vocals and No own vocal
A little center vox

Stage Center – Chuck – IEM

Good mix with loud Center Vocal with some delay 1

Add a gentle stereo pitch effect on the Lead vocal. L/R ± 20 Cents . If it is not possible add a little reverb.

Info Delay 1
The singer needs a delay with his own vocal, ONLY in his own IEM.
Tempo 497 ms with 25% feedback.
If you have a D2, Please use this settings: Tempo 497 ms with 2 repeats.

Stage Left – Eric – Only wedges

Center Vocal
Vocal SL with delay 2
Kick Trigger
Snare

Info Delay 2
Guitar player Stage Left needs a delay with his own vocal, ONLY in the Stage Left wedges.
Tempo 497 ms with 25% feedback.

Drums – Chris – Hardwired

Good stereo mix.

Guitar stage Right panned 75% Right side.
Guitar stage Left panned 10% Left side.

Note


Please make sure the Intro is not too loud in the IEMs.

From the Past Experience


I just want to be sure that:
Stage Right: The right side of the stage from the musician’s point of view facing the audience.
Stage Left: The left side of the stage from the musician’s point of view facing the audience.
.

Wedges Monitor Mixes


When not traveling
with monitor tech

Stage Right Right – Alex –

Center Vocal
Vocal SR
Kick Trigger
Snare
Guitar SR (a little)

Stage Right/Center – Steve –

– – – No Wedges

Stage Center – Chuck –

Center Vocal
Kick Trigger
Snare
Guitar SR (a little)
Guitar SL (a little)

Info Delay 1
The singer needs a delay with his own vocal, ONLY in his own IEM.
Tempo 497 ms with 25% feedback.

Stage Left – Eric –

Center Vocal
Vocal SL with delay 2
Kick Trigger
Snare
Guitar SL (a little)

Info Delay 2
Guitar player Stage Left needs a delay with his own vocal, ONLY in the Stage Left wedges.
Tempo 497 ms with 25% feedback.

Drum Fill – Chris –

Kick Trigger
Snare
Toms and Floors a little
Guitar SR
Guitar SL
Center vocal
Intro L/R

Note: Drumfill is on the Left side of the drummer.

Side Fill SL and SR

Good mix of everything.
Intro Left and Right


Lighting Requirements


House must also supply:

1x Light console –

1 x House LD
House LD must be there for Load in and tie in.

2x Smoke Machines
2x Fans

Backdrop


Please provide an easy lift system for Backdrop, size 12m x 9m (40′ x 30′).

Lighting


Exemple we previously used.



DOCUMENTS pdf:


Tour


Download : Testament Hospitality pdf

Downaload : Testament Tech Rider pdf

Fire Certificate:


Video:


Download : Testament Videowall / Digital Backdrop
( Email me for password )

THANK YOU