Geri Halliwell, patron of Breast Cancer Care, hosted and performed in the concert, televised on Channel Five, which featured sets by artists including Jools Holland with Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Natasha Bedingfield, Lemar, Rachel Stevens and comics Alastair MacGowan and Nina Conti.
Production manager Phil Christensen assembled a trusted team of professional suppliers that incorporated Star Rigging's Phil Broad drawing up the rigging plans to fly eight XL Video screens, Canegreen's PA and the set. Flashlight Rental provided its CyberHoist system with the new XLNT Advanced Technologies InMotion 3D control software, to facilitate the fast movement of seven of these screens on the stage to allow the rapid change-overs required to keep the show flowing smoothly. There were three moving portrait screens either side of the stage and a Barco MiPix screen, which was used as a reveal and could be raised to a height of 5m in 15 seconds by the CyberHoist / InMotion 3D system. This was an essential component in maintaining the fast-moving pace of the multi-artist show, as it enabled the large rolling riser used for set-changes to be moved on and off quickly.
Phil Broad oversaw the proceedings from a good vantage point, to ensure the safe and rapid movement of the screens. He commented: "Working with Steve Jones (stage manager) and Spike Alibone (showcaller) meant we had two of the best in the business to keep things tight. With Phil Christensen running the production it's all been calm and professional throughout, despite a tight schedule."
Star Rigging also supplied motor hoists, truss and a team of eight riggers to ensure the large set and technical production behind the Tickled Pink concert was rigged safely and on schedule.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
