Free stage plot maker
Drag your band onto the stage, get an input list automatically, and download a JPG. Free, no account needed.
Audience
Players
Instruments
Amps
Inputs
Monitors & power
Stage
Input list
- 1Bass rigDI
- 2Lead vocalMic
- 3Drum kitMic
- 4Guitar ampMic
Gear list · 4 musicians
- Drum kit
- Bass rig
- Guitar amp
Save it as a band setup template: share it with every venue you book, and it attaches to each gig in one tap.
BANDANA's free stage plot maker is an online tool for bands to draw a stage plot, build a numbered input list and export a JPG for sound engineers. Drag players, instruments, amps, mics, DI boxes and monitors onto a top-down stage and the input list fills in for you. Save it to BANDANA and it becomes your band's setup template, ready to attach to every gig you book.
How do you make a stage plot?
Draw the stage from the audience's view, put each player where they stand, then add everything that needs a channel or power: mics, DI boxes, amps and monitors. Label it with your band name so the venue can match it to your show.
- Drag players, instruments and gear onto the stage
- Every mic and DI becomes a numbered input automatically
- Add notes like mic model or stand type to any input
- Download a JPG with the plot and input list together
What goes on an input list?
An input list is the numbered list of every channel the sound engineer needs — vocal mics, instrument mics and DI boxes — usually in order across the stage. Clear numbering lets the engineer patch the stage box before you load in.
Stage plot vs. tech rider
A stage plot is the picture: who stands where and what gear is on stage. A tech rider is the written list of what the band needs from the venue. Most small venues only want the plot and input list; send both when the venue asks for a rider.
Keep your stage plot in BANDANA
Saving to BANDANA turns the plot into a band setup template you reuse instead of re-sending files.
- Attach your setup to a gig in one tap
- The venue sees your plot, gear list and number of musicians
- Update the template when your lineup changes
- Manage songs, set lists and rehearsals in the same free workspace
Common questions
How do I make a stage plot for free?
BANDANA's free stage plot maker lets you drag players, instruments, amps, mics, DI boxes and monitors onto a top-down stage, then download a JPG with your input list. No account is needed to download.
What app handles stage plots for a gig?
BANDANA lets bands build a stage plot and input list, save it as a setup template, and attach it to each gig so the venue sees the plot, gear list and number of musicians.
What should a stage plot include?
A good stage plot shows where each player stands, their instruments and amps, every mic and DI input, and monitor wedges or in-ears. BANDANA builds the numbered input list from what's on the stage.
What is an input list?
An input list is the numbered list of every channel the sound engineer needs: vocal mics, instrument mics and DI boxes. BANDANA numbers them for you and lets you add notes like mic model or stand type.
Is there a free stage plot template?
Yes. BANDANA's stage plot maker starts with a blank top-down stage and drag-in players and gear, so you build your own plot instead of editing a static template.
What's the difference between a stage plot and a tech rider?
A stage plot is the diagram of who stands where with what gear; a tech rider is the written list of what the band needs. BANDANA builds the plot and input list most small venues ask for.
What do sound engineers want to see on a stage plot?
Engineers want positions, a numbered input list, which inputs need DIs, and where monitors go. BANDANA's export puts the stage layout and input list on one JPG.
Can I send my stage plot to every venue I book?
Yes. Save it to BANDANA and it becomes your band's setup template. When you book a gig, attach the setup in one tap so the venue sees your plot, gear list and number of musicians.
What file format does the stage plot export to?
BANDANA exports a high-resolution JPG about 1600 pixels wide with your band name, the stage layout and the input list, so it opens on any phone or email client.
Is BANDANA's stage plot maker free?
Yes. Designing and downloading a stage plot needs no account, and saving it to BANDANA is free.