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STRICTLY SMOKIN' BIG BAND
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Tour Pack, Technical & Marketing

Last update: 29 05 26

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The Show​

 

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Technical

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Risk Assessment

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL VENUES:

THESE ARE OUR MAXIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCERT VENUES & THEATRES ETC.

This show will also definitley fit into clubs and and smaller venues. We can advise your technical team accordingly.

STRICTLY SMOKIN' BIG BAND

Celebrating 20 years in 2022, Michael Lamb's 19-strong big band prides itself on the versatility of its performance: originally rooted in swing, but beyond comfortable performing new, original and contemporary material.

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Featuring Alice Grace, it is the only ensemble of it’s kind in the North of England and was recently hailed as "reinventing the big band" by Jazzwise Magazine

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The band travels the country and draws large audiences at established clubs, festivals, music venues and theatres to great acclaim.

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As well as drawing huge, often sell out crowds, in their own right – Stricty Smokin’ have performed with jazz A listers including Claire Martin, Mark Nightingale, Mike Lovatt, Bruce Adams, Alan Barnes, Paul Booth and more.

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More information on the band can be found here

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REVIEWS/ TESTIMONIALS

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Standard running times:

  • Two acts

  • 45 minutes each

  • 30 minute interval

  • Total running time inc. interval: aprox. 2h

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General technical:

  • 2 hour minimum get in

  • 1 hour sound check

  • 1 hour get out 

  • 15 chairs without arms

  • WiFi at the venue is generaly reuired for the performance

  • Use of house piano is prefered

  • Projection or video screen essential:

  • In-house sound preferable, can supply if required.

  • Lighting

    • Several washes required, plus specials. These will be confired ASAP.

    • Gentle movement fine, but no flashing or gobos with harsh edges.

    • We travel with our own stand lights.

GET-IN & SAMPLE SHOW TIMINGS

Select show start time:

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Times for a 7.30pm show start.

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  • ​1500: MD arrives to set chairs and stands. Please have decking set.

  • 1700: Rhtyhm section and vocals arrive and set on stage

  • 1715: Rest of band arrive and set on stage

  • 1730: All stage, sound and projection is set

  • 1740: sound check, including monitors

  • 1800: Rehearsal with sound, LX, projection and stage crew

  • 1850: Finish and clear

  • 1900: Doors

  • 1930: Curtain up: Set/Act 1

  • 2025: Interval

  • 2055: Set/ Act 2

  • 2150: Curtain down

  • Get out takes no more than 1 hour.​

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ENGAGEMENT & WORKSHOPS

  • Strictly Smokin’s musical director and/ or vocalist can deliver pre or post show workshops exploring the music of the show for school /college or community groups.

  • These can be tailored to ability and experience, and can also utilise our musicians.

  • We can offer listening lists with suggestions of suitable albums for pupils/students that explore the history and development of jazz and big band music

  • The Team can offer pre/post-show Q&As to explore aspects of the show.

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Technical

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  • In folder below:​​

    • Channel List

    • Stage/ Sound Plan

    • Projection

    • Sound/ LX show outline

    • Front of House details

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TECH SPECS:

  • Channel List

  • Stage/ Sound Plan

  • Projection

  • Sound/ LX show outline

  • Front of House details

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RISK ASSESSMENT & MUSICIAN'S BRIEFING SHEET

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