Musicians performing in different countries send the so-called riders to the local organizers of their performances before their arrival. This is a list of things required to play a concert – the so-called technical riders describing the needs of sound equipment or preferred lighting settings are very important. Such lists are very useful, because they make everyone’s work easier – thanks to them, the crew can quickly and efficiently set up the equipment on the stage and take care of the concert, which would be impossible if it turned out that the organizer does not have the appropriate equipment. In addition to technical issues, separate riders describe what a given band or singer needs in the wardrobe. And these lists are the most exciting for ordinary people, because some stars have really crazy wishes.
Beyonce’s concert requirements are no joke
In 2018, the Polish media reported that apart from a white-painted dressing room with leather sofas, new white curtains and red toilet paper. She also demanded that all those working backstage and on stage wear clothes made of 100% recycled fiber. cotton. The list also allegedly included a provision that the toilet seats in the toilets intended for the singer were to be replaced with new ones.
Another thing is drinks and food products delivered to the dressing room. The rider even describes the ideal way to serve them – the singer should be provided with titanium straws to drink, because they are supposedly the best to guarantee the right temperature of the liquid. Beyonce pays attention to various details and is said to be particularly interested in hand-carved ice cubes for her drinks – all out of concern for her voice. Snacks, in turn, must be organic and served on glass platters.
Equally interesting, but compared to Beyonce more modest, are her spouse, rapper Jay-Z. He wants his wardrobe (necessarily consisting of seven separate rooms) to always have a supply of peanut butter and grape jam – described “Business Insider”. In 2018, however, Beynoce was supposed to carry curtains, sofas and rugs with her, making her feel a little more at home everywhere.
The furniture in Beyonce’s wardrobe must be white
In 2013, another Beyonce rider leaked online. Then “Business Insider” that the star’s wish list includes, for example, such items: grapefruit-scented candles, preferably by Joe Malone or comparable, or two bars of Irish Spring soap, which cost about $2.79 in the US 10 years ago. In addition, the temperature in the room was to be perfectly set at 22.2 degrees Celsius, all food served on snow-white tablecloths, and all furniture had to be white – it even listed what kind of equipment it was: a sofa, a smaller sofa, a chaise longue and two rugs. Of course white.
Also, four new towels had to be provided – two for the face, two for the body. Color – neutral white. In the online rider, we also read that it is necessary to make sure that there will be enough sockets in the wardrobe so that the hairdressing and make-up stand can be fully serviced. Good lighting is also needed to ensure that the makeup is adapted to the conditions on stage.
There was also a record of what food Beyonce wishes to have in her wardrobe. However, the organizers must first make sure that everything is prepared and placed in the room no earlier than 15-20 minutes before the arrival of the artist, so that it is fresh. And what kind of food should the singer serve? In 2014, the following items were listed: roasted chicken (but only legs, wings and breast) – necessarily strongly seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, steamed broccoli with garlic, lightly seasoned green beans and spinach.
It was also important to know that due to the signed contract, only Pepsi brand products may be present in the dressing room and under no circumstances may she be supplied with drinks of competing brands – they should not even be in her surroundings in case someone is taking pictures. In addition, the drinks should be heavily chilled with ice – the organizer was obliged to provide a case of regular Pepsi and Diet Pepsi.
The list of snacks that were delivered to Beyonce’s wardrobe nearly a decade ago doesn’t seem particularly extravagant. The list included a large platter of turkey ham slices and cheese slices, and a vegetable platter with lettuce and sliced tomatoes and a low-fat sauce. Beyonce’s favorite drink in her time was Aquafina water, served partially chilled and brought to room temperature. As can be inferred from the rider, the singer’s favorite juice is that of the Snapple brand – in her wardrobe every time there had to be six bottles of diet lemon drink or any version, but with a lower sugar content.
Rider Beyoncé from 2013 via http://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/beyonce-knowles-rider
In addition, tea and coffee making facilities were required – the jug had to be new. There was also a lemon cut into wedges, such additions and sauces as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise or hot sauce. In 2014, Beyonce had a weakness for rose scented candles, and the organizers of her concerts were asked to have a lighter in her wardrobe to light them.
In addition, the Beyonce team always asked for a CD player (I wonder if wireless speakers will suffice now, or if the artist brings her own stereo), two fresh bouquets and appropriate tableware. After Beyonce gave birth to her first child, the rider also included records about securing all contacts and sharp edges in the wardrobe (Jay Z asked for the same at the time).
Beyonce undoubtedly knows what she wants, but she can also repay for fruitful cooperation. Reports that she gave the employees of her favorite hotel VIP tickets to her concerts – £ 750 each. After a five-year break, the artist will also visit Poland as part of the Renaissance tour. Warsaw will play two concerts at the National Stadium – on June 27 and 28. The last tickets are still available.
Source: Gazeta
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