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Glossary

The Vocabulary Of Live Production.

The terms operators use to run shows — explained the way operators use them. No academic gloss. No marketing redirect. Just the words and what they mean on the gig.

Scheduling + ROS
KBYG (Know Before You Go)

A pre-event briefing document scoped to a stakeholder's role.

Run-of-Show (ROS)

The minute-by-minute schedule of an event — cues, transitions, departments.

Load-In

The process of moving gear and crew into a venue and building the show.

Load-Out

The process of breaking down the show and clearing the venue.

Strike

The full breakdown and removal of all event production from a venue.

Call Sheet

A per-day document telling each crew member when and where to report.

Show Call

The act of calling cues during the live event.

Set Time

The scheduled start time of an artist's performance.

Doors

The time the venue opens to the public.

Advancing
Advancing

The pre-event workflow of finalizing every operational detail with each stakeholder.

Technical Rider

An artist's production-spec document — audio, lighting, video, stage, power.

Hospitality Rider

An artist's non-production needs — food, drink, dressing room, transport.

Stage Plot

A diagram showing the placement of equipment, talent, and monitors onstage.

Input List

An audio-channel-by-channel map of microphones, DI boxes, and patch points.

Credentials
Credentials

Physical or digital passes granting access to event-restricted areas.

All-Access (AAA)

The highest credential tier — grants access to every zone.

Working Pass

A credential identifying crew or vendors actively working the event.

Manifest

The canonical roster of who is credentialed, ticketed, or accommodated.

Rigging
Rigging

The art of suspending lighting, audio, video, and scenic from venue structure.

Point Load

The weight applied at a single suspension point on a venue's rig structure.

Dynamic Load

The peak load applied during motion or sudden change — exceeds static load.

Production
Front of House (FOH)

The audience-facing side of the venue — where the mixing console lives.

Back of House (BOH)

The non-public side of the venue — dressing rooms, production offices, loading.

Comms

The wired or wireless intercom system connecting departments during a show.

Request for Information (RFI)

A formal question raised during production with a routed, official answer.

Submittal

A formal product or spec submission for approval before installation.

Punch List

The list of remaining items to fix before a build is considered complete.

Show-Ready

A gated status indicating a project is complete and cleared for doors.

Safety + HSE
Incident Report

A documented record of a safety, security, or medical event during a production.

OSHA 300 Log

The US workplace-injury and illness log required by federal OSHA regulations.

Near-Miss

An incident with potential for harm that didn't result in injury or damage.

Finance
Certificate of Insurance (COI)

A vendor's proof of insurance coverage for general liability and related risks.

W-9

A US tax form vendors complete to enable 1099 reporting.

Change Order

A formal modification to scope, schedule, or price after the contract is signed.

Per Diem

A daily allowance paid to crew or talent for meals and incidentals while traveling.

Advance (Cash Advance)

A cash payment made ahead of a production to cover anticipated expenses.

Settlement

The post-show financial reconciliation between artist, promoter, and venue.

Tickets + Gates
Gate Scan

The act of scanning a credential or ticket to verify entry rights.

Last Entry

The deadline after which the gate stops admitting new attendees.

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