Website Update
It's been a busy 12 years since I last updated this website! I've always wanted to have a presence on the internet that shows the broad and exciting range of services we offer and showcases the events that I'm so...
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Hello from Austin, Texas!
I'm out in Texas for two weeks with XL Video working on a car launch for invited guests. Details to follow... Taking the opportunity to explore new ground and take in a very cultured city with 2,500 restaurants!
continue readingSeal Australia Tour 2012
Basic Monkey is proud to be managing Seal's video requirements for his tour of Australia this April. The tour will visit Melbourne (2 dates), Adelaide, Gold Coast and Sydney over two weeks. After a successful European tour in 2011, Theo...
continue readingSeal @ Moscow, Russia
Tonight's show was in the smart, new, purpose built theatre at Crokus City on the outskirts on Moscow. The traffic in Moscow is of epic proportions, with even the artist himself falling foul of the jams. With a full house...
continue readingSeal @ St. Petersburg, Russia
Basic Monkey is back in St. Petersburg after a year of absence, this time indoors at the city's arena with Seal. After a lively night in the hotel, serenaded by Markus, Ben and Holly from the band and a night...
continue readingSeal @ Couleur Cafe Festival, Brussels
After a few days down in Brussels, band and crew rolled into the Couleur Cafe festival, located right in the heart of Brussels city. The main stage took the form of a giant boom box with circular screens flanking the...
continue readingSeal @ Upa Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania
After a day off in Vilnius, Lithuania we had our second show of the tour at the city's ice rink. The venue was the first opportunity lighting operator Theo Cox has had to program the show in complete darkness which...
continue readingSeal @ Watergate Festival, Parnu, Estonia
Tonight was the first show of Seal's Summer 2011 European tour in Parnu, Estonia. With a packed crowd under the late evening sun, his performance was full of energy and the band played with true finesse. Basic Monkey's new touring...
continue readingHello from Tallinn
Straight off a plane and to the rehearsal studios to meet the team. First impressions of Estonia from the back of the minibus are far from expectations. Tallinn is a modern, fast developing and picturesque city. I was expecting to...
continue readingVisible Partnership Advert Shoot
I'm currently working on a new project with Visible Partnership involving some innovative graphics. We're providing our top Catalyst system along with all relevant bits and most importantly support to help realise the creative designs. Watch this space... James
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