Festival Performance
Technical Rider
Compact technical overview for Solar’s acoustic world-fusion duo configuration with João Lobato and Ivan Mucavel.
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Instruments
João: sitar · sutar · saz · Persian-tuned acoustic guitar · berimbau · tabla
Ivan: mbira · vocals
João changes instruments during the set; not all inputs are used simultaneously.
Stage & Monitoring
Preferred: 5 × 4 m · Minimum: 4 × 3 m
2 armless chairs · 2 independent monitor mixes / wedges · professional PA and console.
Moderate monitor levels are preferred to minimise feedback.
Audio — Preferred Setup
Solar prefers directional microphones wherever suitable, preserving a natural acoustic sound while reducing spill and feedback.
Soundcheck
Preferred: 45 min
Festival minimum: 25–30 min
Allow time for microphone positioning, tabla balance, DI/pickup alternatives, monitors, feedback control and instrument changes.