support act
Warm-up musical performer
A support act is a performer or band that plays before the main attraction at a concert.
The support act warms up the audience and typically has a shorter set than the headliner.
Also called an opening act: We got there early to catch the support act.
New talent gaining recognition
- up-and-comingLikely to succeed soon
- newcomerRecent arrival somewhere
- rising starEmerging person of promise
- debut performanceFirst public showing
What begins something
- curtain raiserShort introductory performance
- undercardPreliminary contest lineup
- guest artistInvited outside contributor
- co-headlinerJoint top-billed performer
Live musical performance
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- arenaVenue for contests
- theaterVenue for live drama
- clubOrganization with membership
stadium · gig · tour · main stage · second stage · setlist · soundcheck · backstage
Professional humor performer
- magicianPerformer of illusions
- jugglerMulti-object thrower-catcher
- acrobatAgile circus performer
- DJMusic mixer performer
emcee · dancer · hypnotist · stand-up · improv troupe · ventriloquist · mime · cover band
emerging artist
New talent gaining recognition
- up-and-comingLikely to succeed soon
- newcomerRecent arrival somewhere
- rising starEmerging person of promise
opener
What begins something
- curtain raiserShort introductory performance
- undercardPreliminary contest lineup
- guest artistInvited outside contributor
concert
Live musical performance
club · stadium · gig · tour · main stage · second stage · setlist · soundcheck · backstage · green room
comedian
Professional humor performer
DJ · emcee · dancer · hypnotist · stand-up · improv troupe · ventriloquist · mime · cover band · burlesque
- Concert Termsheadliner, encore, setlist, top billing, opener
- concert billingheadliner, opener, co-headliner, top billing, undercard
- concertsconcert, live show, gig, concert venue, arena
- musicianspianist, guitarist, electric guitarist, bassist, vocalist
- openersbottle opener, can opener, corkscrew, church key, churchkey
support actheadliner
Top-billed performer
headline act · main act · star attraction · main attraction · closing act
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