The South African Awards were hosted at Summer Place, a graceful venue in the heart of Hyde Park, Gauteng. Working closely with their client, Edith Venter of Edith Unlimited, MJ were given full creativity rights to provide lighting for the outdoor area comprising of an exquisite garden, swimming pool, and Bedouin tent, and more importantly, for the prestigious awards ceremony.
Lighting designer Olebogeng Boinamo from MJ created an upbeat show on an Avolites Tiger Touch II, incorporating Robin 600 LEDWash, Robe 300 E Spot and Robin 100 LEDBeams.
The evening entertainment included the Blue Bamboo band, DJ Pascal and Pearce and comedian and MCs for the event, Jason and Donovan Goliath.
At MJ all events are backed up with a strong team. This event was successful thanks to Boinamo, Jan van Boordt (crew boss and AV operator), Joe Hatla (sound engineer), Daniel Borane (backline technician) and Theo Rood, project manager of the event.
Rood knew he had done something right after receiving a note from the client, Preetesh Sewraj, CEO and Chief Innovation Analyst from Product of the Year. Sewari commented, "Thank you to you at the entire MJ Events team for all the hard work put into the Product of the Year 2015 Awards. I am so happy that we got to work with you again. I have always enjoyed our interactions and appreciate the truly personal touch given by you and the team."
(Jim Evans)
