HSL is supplying all lighting equipment and crew for the tour which also includes 60 Robe ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E AT moving lights, 40 Martin Professional Atomic strobes, a 12 way Kinesys automation system with Vector control plus over 60 motors and rigging. HSL also designed and commissioned several pieces of custom metalwork that were fabricated by TFL for the tour which is project managed for them by Mike Oates.
The slick, high-energy show is a colourful and fluid amalgam of classic pop lighting with plenty of attitude and dynamics. Warner makes an expediently sized rig - in terms of fixtures - go a long way with an inventive trussing design that includes four 2.5m Octopods, two of which move, a 4.5m circular moving truss and a semi-circle truss. Each Octopod is loaded with 6 Robe ColorSpot 2500E ATs, three REDBlinder 2-96s and 3 Atomic strobes.
One of HSL's famous A-Team crews is enjoying a bit of Doll Domination, chiefed by Eugene Benavidez who also operates the Kinesys system. He's joined by Dan Tiley (dimmers), Kinesys tech Steve Belfield, Jason Dixon, Rick "Avo" Butler and tour rigger Chris Harris, who is also flying Britro's PA as part of his HSL rigging duties.
It's the first time that Scott Warner or production manager Bryan Cross has worked with HSL, and they are both very happy. Oates further comments: "Scott and Froggy are a joy to work with. They will listen to any suggestions we make, and they both have extensive experience of all levels of touring and production and have a very practical and intelligent approach to producing an excellent show. Ensuring a friendly and fun vibe on the road is also high on the agenda - we like that!"
For more on the Pussycat Dolls' current tour be sure to check out On Tour in the March issue of Lighting&Sound magazine.
(Claire Beeson)
