"Mushroom has always ticked along quite nicely and we already had a very solid client base," explains Butler. "However, Ian and I realised that to progress things, it was necessary for us to have full control of the company."
The first contract for the new regime at Mushroom was the Marriott Global Pursuits Event, held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, where they supplied all the lighting and technical facilities for the in-house client based exhibition. "We colour themed the room, supplied the sound system and specialist lighting, which was mainly LED, as well as a colour changing wall and a boat that was used for a feature area," comments Butler.
This was followed by the PLASA Show at Earls Court, where Mushroom provided stand design and build for Studio Due, LED Lighting Distribution/Ayrton and Adamson/DV2 plus lighting for the DJ Lounge for the show organizers.
"PLASA is always very busy for us," adds Butler. "And things haven't slowed down since then. We successfully production managed the sound, lighting and AV elements of the RVM Awards at the Savoy at the end of September and forthcoming projects include the refurbishment of the sound and lighting installation at Prism restaurant, based in what was the London headquarters of the Bank of New York in the heart of the City of London, and a new lighting system for Northampton College."
(Jim Evans)
