The Blackout team was brought in by production company LarMac LIVE and liaised with producers Jo Mackay & Ian Greenway to ensure the drapes complimented the event's overall look and feel. Working closely with set designer Nina Kobiashvili, Blackout supplied drapes from their range that were in keeping with the Royal Albert Hall's distinctive style, creating a set that suited the high profile nature of the event.
Blackout project director Kevin Monks coments, "The main set screen was shadowed left and right with a pair of set prosceniums created out of red velour and organza. The piece was made up of three layers. Downstage we incorporated a bespoke manufactured header with gold fringe and large gold tassel detailing. This was finished either side with a dressed red swags and legs, all finished with gold fringing and tassels. This detail helped to frame the next layer to the set which was a red organza, that had been hand painted with the 'Eighty' logo by our highly experienced drape manufacturing team."
LarMac LIVE's Jo Mackay adds, "The entire build and de-rig was carried out in 30 hours, which is a real testament to all of the suppliers involved. It is our priority to create the perfect event environment for our clients, and Blackout was crucial in achieving that on this very special occasion."
(Jim Evans)
