This happened to us and it caused total confusion. We rushed up on stage,half the band started playing the number we were going to do first others the number we were going to do last.This was due to a hastily re vamped new programme, after we had spent hours practicing exactly what we were going to do.On reflection we should have told the organiser to forget it.
Compairing a concert at Warwick last year all the artists were told in advance their time on stage.I was at the wings when their alloted time was up with the artist following them ready to go on stage.Everyone acted professionally with immaculate timing,it was a pleasure to have been part of it.
Is it down to poor management or just selfish artists who cause these problems back stage.Too many artists booked,insufficient control or just a few selfish individuals on an ego trip ?
Al