Since there was no flying equipment from roof trusses on this job, this proved to be open air rigging with a difference. "It made a change from climbing roof beams," explained Summit’s Jon Bray. "We actually used the pool-side Palm trees to rig the sails, fixing guy wires and using diverters in the palms to ensure we did not cause any damage. The end result looked great. The sails created an outside auditorium, the perfect backdrop to the stages."
Designed by Philippe Brandt using ‘art’ as the theme, the party also kept Summit busy within the hotel. This included creating a 12m x 10m music lounge using a ground-supported Superlight truss system. The Star Cloth Walls, along with a variety of truss structures supporting the lights and sound, created a unique performance space. The local production manager was Alex Gorman, video imaging by Atomic Arts and lighting design by Andy Gardner, with lights supplied by Arpege Son et Lumière.
(Ruth Rossington)
