A major element of this was five columns of 33-string Barco MiSTRIP supplied by XL Video. These were specified by Hardiman, who had been wanting to introduce video to the band's show for some time. THC has been involved with the Lost Prophets' stage visuals throughout the Liberation Transmission world tour, which is now drawing to a close.
"I wanted something new and exciting for the arena section of the tour - and video was definitely the way to go, and naturally we came to XL as suppliers," says Hardiman. He and Farmer have worked with XL on a number of artists including UB40, Will Young, The Doves and others.
XL's project managers Phil Mercer and Jo Beirne comment, "THC has an innovative approach to video and visuals in general. They are always fun and interesting to work with - there's never a dull moment - and it was great to collaborate again."
The six MiSTRIP columns measured 5ft wide with a 20ft drop and were rigged right upstage on their own dedicated truss. They were concealed behind cloth banners until the last six numbers of the set when the banners were kabuki dropped to reveal the MiSTRIP in all its glory as the set thundered to its climax.
XL Video also supplied screen and LED technician Pieter Laleman to look after the MiSTRIP. Lighting equipment was supplied by PRG and sound by SSE.
(Jim Evans)
