What You Need for a Reggae Concert

What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Tips

• Order reusable drinking glasses at a rate of 1.5 to 2 per guest when washing is not available; add wine glasses only if wine is part of the bar offer. Put coolers at the bar before beverage stock arrives.
• For each active sound channel, prepare one XLR cable plus one spare, and keep at least two spare extension cords and power strips available. Check the performers’ technical rider before buying adapters or extra DI boxes.
• Provide roughly one chair for every three seated guests, then add high tables, beer tables and bar stools for people who will stand or move between sets. Count furniture against the actual audience layout, not the venue’s maximum capacity.
• Use one LED spotlight or equivalent light source for each important stage area, with light stands placed outside audience walkways. Add string lights or battery lanterns for bar and queue areas so those routes remain visible if the main lighting changes.
• Keep party tents, crowd barriers and signage ready before doors open, especially if the forecast is uncertain. Order wristbands and audience signs early enough to check quantities, and keep a separate setup box with tape, markers and spare cables.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks should I buy for a reggae concert?

For the first hour, budget two to three drinks per person. Add one to two drinks per person for every extra hour, then separate the total into beer, water, soft drinks and other bar options based on your audience.

How many reusable glasses do I need per guest?

Plan 1.5 to 2 reusable drinking glasses per guest if there is no washing station. For a 100-person concert, that means 150 to 200 glasses; add wine glasses only for the number of wine drinkers you expect.

How many spare sound cables should I bring?

Bring one XLR cable per active microphone or stage connection, plus at least one spare for every five active cables. Pack two spare extension cords and two power strips even for a small concert, and check the technical rider before finalising the order.

When should I order concert supplies?

Order furniture, tents, barriers and lighting at least two weeks before the concert. Finalise beverage quantities and disposable or reusable servingware about one week before the event, after registrations and dietary requirements are checked.

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