Rider

I am often asked for a copy of this rider, but not asked for booking very often afterwards. Is it too much? I don’t think so either, so what would you add to it?

<OFFICIAL JAVVAD MALIK RIDER, COPYRIGHT 2024>

CAMERAS, RECORDING DEVICES, VIDEO CAMERAS

3rd party client agrees to make its best efforts to prevent any unauthorised recording or reproduction.

All approved stills photographers with properly displayed credentials are allowed THREE PHOTOGRAPHS and no flash whatsoever. Any photographer left in the barrier after three photos is no longer welcome in the building. No moving image cameras are allowed.

MERCHANDISE

Javvad Malik shall retain exclusive right to sell or cause to be sold souvenir booklets, programs, T-Shirts or any product or publication utilising the name and/or likeness of the Artists.

Javvad Malik logo may not be used on event t-shirts or other items without prior written consent from artists management.

BILLING

Javvad Malik will receive 100% headline billing in all manner forms of advertising in connection with this engagement and shall be billed as “Javvad Malik”, “J4vv4D” or “Cynic” with the exception of South America where he is affectionately referred to as “El cínico loco y nuestro modelo a seguir Javvad”.

Credits will include a reference to Javvad Malik.

TRAILER

Javvad Malik will be provided a clean and well-lit and well-ventilated dressing room which can comfortably accommodate his large ego and a steady stream of adoring fans

Javvad will not be required to share the trailer with any other performer.

Lavatory facilities will be stocked with soap and toiletries and restricted to the common unwashed public.

Heating or air-conditioning will be provided as is customary in these modern times. We are, after all, no longer savages.

MEALS

For all meals, please provide:

  • Silverware
  • Plates, bowls (no styrofoam)
  • Spring water (still)
  • Hot coffee (white no sugar)

Dearest reader – this rider is comprised of the things that make Javvad Malik AWESOME! Please make every effort to provide the following and please, please do not surreptitiously hack through things to save a few pennies.

  • WiFi
  • An ottoman couch to recline on, complete with a person fanning a huge fan.
  • Fresh vegetable and cheese tray with humus, pita break and crackers.
  • A juice machine
  • A George Foreman grill.
  • One bag of doritos
  • A bowl of m&m’s with brown ones removed
  • A bowl of brown m&m’s
  • Ten energy bars – tiger milk or granola type bars. Ask a hipster for better suggestions.

ON-SITE STAFF

It is understood that people in Javvad Malik’s presence will want selfies, autographs, or to simply “chat” – however, please ensure that all personnel are alert and of a professional attitude. Any autographs or photo request BY PEOPLE SUPPOSEDLY ON THE CLOCK are frowned upon. There will be plenty of time to chill and hang at the after party.