BEMUSED - Professional MUSE Tribute Band UK

Show Duration

Our full show runs for approximately 1hr 45mins including a 2 song encore, intro and exit music which we provide through the backing track

Our 'short set' is 1 hour

Audio Setup

We provide and control our own stage monitoring system for all shows.

If using the house PA we will provide split boxes for the FOH signals for the required channels. These will be fully connected by us and be located at the relevant locations on stage for the engineer to connect to the main FOH system.

We usually use the drum mics provided by the sound engineer but we don't need to take IEM splits from these.

However, we can provide our own mics if needed together with a XLR loom to take all channels to the stage box. Please let us know in advance if you require this option.

Depending on the show, the monitoring will either be all wireless IEMs or IEMs and 1 x stage monitor. Regardless, we provide all of this including the stage monitor

The FOH engineer will not need to create or control the monitor mix.

If needed, we can also provide a full, professional spec, PA suitable for indoor venues of up to around 300 people. This option will add to the set up time but takes little extra space.

Channel Requirements

Drums - Our drummer is left handed and uses a '3 tom set up' needing a min of 7 channels (we can provide mics and stands if required) - let us know in advance

3 x vocal lines (we provide our own mics and splitter boxes)

1 x DI guitar line - (we provide the DI / splitter Box)

1 x DI bass Line - (we provide the DI / splitter Box)

1 x backing track line (Mono) (we provide a DI box / splitter box for this)

The correct outputs on all splitter boxes are marked 'FOH'

Backline

Our backline is provided by us and is as follows:

• 1 x guitar amp
• 1 x bass amp
• 1 x laptop for backing

For multi band / festival line ups, the amps, drums and much of the IEM system can be set up 'back stage'. We are experienced and comfortable with quick turnarounds.

Our pre mixed and self controlled monitor system means sound checks can be limited to FOH sound only.

Lighting

We have our own lighting rig which is fully synchronised to the show and controlled by us on stage

The rig includes a 4m truss to the rear of the stage, 2 'T Bar' stands to the front corners, some lights on the stage floor and a haze machine. We provide everything needed for this rig. We just need power sockets (ideally 1 in each corner of the stage)

While the lighting is not a 'must have' it does make a big difference to the overall experience and helps create a full, polished show.

Where time and space allows, we highly recommend it.

Logistics

Load in / Set up

Without lights, we can load in and set up in around 45mins to an hour. This can be 30mins or less if we can pre assemble amps and drums in advance.

The lighting rig takes approximately another 45mins on top

Pack up

We can pack away fully within an around an hour, including the lighting rig, providing our cases are easily accessible to the stage.

Without lights, we can fully 'off stage' in around 10 mins if needed.