AV company Creative Staging, which has worked with IChemE for many years along with their event-management company, Peter Vary Associates and production company MCB, says it is "used to the challenge of creating a modern awards event in unusual locations". The newly restored Christ Church features authentic 18th century wood panelling and stonework, around which the stage set and equipment had to be sympathetically and carefully installed and operated, to create an empathetic environment for the celebration of the awards.
Creative Staging planned and supplied the set and three screens, with multi-camera live relay, along with extensive sound and lighting systems. An external generator was also supplied by Creative Staging to supplement the venue's supply for lighting and catering. Michael Portillo presided over the awards, and the IChemE acclaimed the evening as its "most successful event yet".
Creative Staging also recently provided a full range of AV staging services for the 'Yoko Ono Performance' at Tate Britain and provided screens, staging and projection for the BBC at the British Museum for the launch of the 'Who Do You Think You Are' series.
(Mike Lethby)
