With over 30 years' experience handling complex large-scale rigging projects across corporate and entertainment sectors, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Blackout team. Well known for his work with Unusual Rigging in the nineties, Nock was before that Head of Rigging at the NEC and has a prestigious history in project safety management. His most significant and lasting impact has been felt in the area of rigging safety at large venues, not least getting a proper, movable rigging grid into Wembley Arena.
In his new position he will lead Blackout's growth in exhibitions and corporate events services, themed environment creation, parties and permanent installations. He will liaise closely with the company's French operation in order to provide an integrated level of service. His detailed understanding of the production process makes him the perfect candidate to join Blackout's busy pan-European operation and will enable the further streamlining of projects nationwide and across Europe.
Ken said of his recent appointment: "It's brilliant to be part of Blackout. They are an extremely professional team who have set a precedent amongst production companies large and small for their creative vision and logistical know how. The coming year will be an exciting and busy time for us and I am really looking forward to the challenge, bringing my rigging expertise to the company.
Over the last two years I've played an instrumental role in a variety of large events such as the Commonwealth Games and the UEFA Cup Final both held in Manchester, FA Cup Final (tracking camera system) at Cardiff Millennium Stadium, James Bond Film Premier at the Royal Albert Hall, the official opening of the Kingdom Building in Riyadh, Cisco in Copenhagen, Bloomberg's annual celebration at Stowe and Nortel at EuroDisney.
I also managed the NEC concerts over the past six months and was responsible for the rigging element of three major stands at the 2003 Motor Show."
(Lee Baldock)
