The show featured a star studded line up, headlined by Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Vusi Mahlasela, Blk Jks, Juanez, Tinariwen, The Parlotones, Big Nuz & DJ Tira and many more. There were also addresses by South African President, Jacob Zuma and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
All the lighting equipment was supplied by Gearhouse South Africa, the lighting design was created by Patrick Woodroffe and the show was programmed by Tim Routledge. The final three-hour section was broadcast live via the South African Broadcasting Company (SABC) and syndicated worldwide, reaching an estimated audience of up to a billion. Thirty thousand enthusiastic music and football fans crowded into Orlando Stadium to enjoy the great music and vibes first hand.
Over 100 i-Pix Satellite and BB4 LED lighting fixtures were used for the concert. These were also supplied by Gearhouse South Africa. A total of 60 i-Pix BB4 wash lights were incorporated into the show, 32 hung on the over-stage trusses and used to help illuminate the set - a series of 154 hexagonal shaped printed shields which clad the inside three walls of the stage/roof in the shape of the South African flag. These were an integral part of the distinctive design by Ray Winkler of Stufish. The other 28 units were placed along the front of the stage and used for up lighting two large side stage scrims between the edge of the stage and the outside LED IMAG screens.
(Jim Evans)
