The Dinner - traditionally a top-notch affair - this year featured a performance by the Royal Philharmonic orchestra, introduced by Richard Baker. It was sponsored by Jaguar, who wanted to display two of their top production models above the stage for the occasion. Summit - well experienced in car flying - installed two trussing grids measuring 6m x 3m flown from venue points either side of stage, and then sub-hung four Lodestar hoists to pick up the two custom-built car platforms, which Summit had custom-designed and fabricated to support the 2000kg cars.
In addition to this, Summit flew a 22sq.m Barco D-lite 7 LED screen supplied by SPS, and also installed a large curved truss to mask the organ, onto which drapes specialists Blackout attached a 31m span of their new StarLED LED starcloth. The Summit team of four was led by Chris Walker. Working closely with Keith Thompson from kta design, who handles Jaguar's exhibition work, the team loaded in at 2.30a.m. on the day of the event, and everything was ready for dinner to commence at 7.30p.m. the same day.
(Lee Baldock)
