So after 4 days at PRG in Longbridge, the lighting and video prep is complete. I’ve had the entire 10m x 6m Martin LC screen hanging in the warehouse to build the cable looms that will allow us to rig the screen in as short time as possible (so I can get back on the bus and get some sleep!). The control rack with processors for the LC and MiTRIX screens is ...

Today James was at the NEC to install lighting for the recording of the British Association of Mixed Marshal Arts contest for Bravo TV. As part of a crew of 4 under Gavin Tomkins, James rigged the ‘box truss’ over the ring with a multitude of parcans mixed with a few moving lights. Of course these all needed focusing once the rig was in the air so it was ...

So, here are my first photos of the show, possibly my only as explained… During the shows that Andy Hurst operates, he likes to have someone front of house to spot any problems with the lighting and relay these to whoever is on stage. Tonight, since crew chief Paul Solino is on follow spot duty, that job fell to me. So taking the chance, I ...

Well after a couple of hectic days in Oslo and Copenhagen, it’s great to have a true day off in a wonderful place. We arrived on the bus at 11:30, leaving plenty of time to check out the bars and shops of Amsterdam. I’m writing this post after a couple of pleasant pints of Amstel and some local grub. The show tomorrow is our earliest ...

After a relaxed and much needed day off yesterday, and a stay in the luxurious 5 star Sofitel in Munich city centre, we’re at the Tonhalle for tonight’s show. The venue is in the middle of a massive ex-industrial area with loads of graffiti and lots to entertain. There’s a 30m climbing wall, a few bars/cafes and bike/skate ...

So we’re in Switzerland today and the weather is absolutely beautiful. The venue is a big change from the industrial/modern locations we’ve had so far. The Volkshaus is an old assembly hall style venue, with a very tight stage for the Faithless performance. After our slick get-in a few of us went for a stroll and came across a ...

Hello from Serbia! Our first show in Skopje, Macedonia went well last night. The day leading up to it was tough going since most of the cable looms (which we use to make the get-ins easier) had to be built on site, the hectic schedule didn’t allow for a production day before the tour commenced. Andy Hurst has designed and programmed the ...

Well, it’s warm and sandy. The venue is an exhibition centre/festival site in the desert surrounding Riyadh, the route to the venue from the hotel varies every day and each has a huge number of new sights for a westerner like myself. Derelict amusement parks, go-kart tracks, vast camel trading areas and the Riyadh Aviation Club which consists of 4 tents by the ...

I was invited by a friend of mine to talk at Manchester’s City College, Sheena Simon campus today to talk about what I do and hopefully help with the production of the students’ upcoming fashion show. Public speaking has never been my strong point, however yelling across a stage I can do. I was more nervous sat infront of 20 students than on stage infront ...

Today I’m in Barcelona at the Fira Gran Via, meeting with the team from Jack Morton Worldwide and Cheil (Samsung’s marketing agency) to discuss plans for the grand unveiling of their new phone here in February. I can’t divulge too much as the details of the phone and launch are highly confidential, but it’s safe to say that this event will ...