Staging

Staging - Depending on what, where, and who will depend on if you need a stage or not. If you're only hiring a DJ then a small 8x8 stage may work great. If it's a small dance you may ,just want to put the DJ on the ground. There are places that will have the stage built in or portable staging that they will setup.

If your hiring a band, make sure the stage will hold them along with the equipment. A normal size stage for a band would be a 24' wide by 16' deep x 32" tall. But the band may request a larger one. Ask the band what size they would like, and if a sound company is supplying the sound, ask them also about the stage size because they may want to add on sound wings. Sound wings are just extra 8x8 stage on the left and right to stack the speaker onto.

Extra features that will run up the cost of a stage for live shows:

Drum riser - 8x8 extra stage with carpet for the drum kit

Steps- Steps are a must, but the more you add the more the cost

Carpet- Most in house stages will come with built in carpet but rental stage will not. Depending on budget and look it's up to you if you want carpet. The carpet just gives the stage a better look, and a little cushion for the acts.

Skirting- At least a front skirt on a stage is needed it just adds the finish touch onto a stage. Most times its front and both sides and around the drum riser.

Railing- As safety is a concern - all stages should have back and side railing. You don't want someone falling off the stage, so just pay the extra cost.

FOH = Front Of House- Which means the sound, lighting, and follow spots they are set about 50'-100' in front of the stage. They will sometimes require a small stage for them, so they can see over everyone. FOH do not need carpet or railing, most of the time its only 8" - 12" high and 12' wide by 8' deep.

Monitor World: Extra stage attach to the main stage where the monitor sound boards are setup.

 

If your event is outside, here are some more extra features:

Cover for the stage: These can get very expensive very quickly, from tents to load-bearing roof systems for most outdoor school events a shed cover system works the best. See picture:

MCC 05 Graduation- Here is a truss crank-up shed system without the shed cover.

Please take a look at our compare stage page, it is filled with info on all roof systems.