Tomcat manufactured a 26ft custom curved white truss ladder for the tent structure that flew directly above the orchestra and supported six white Vari-Lite fixtures. For more lighting options, two 60ft light duty spans were manufactured with 10 custom vertical tubes in varying lengths to offer additional support. These spans were blasted and clear coated to provide a flat grey finish and were positioned either side of the stage.
A star-studded tribute on Memorial Day honoured the victims and heroes of September 11 and America's war against terrorism. The concert weaved musical performance, archival footage and dramatic readings into salutes to those who perished and those who put their lives on the line in the name of freedom. Special guests included young soprano Charlotte Church, the legendary Chicago and actor Tony Danza. Capping off the holiday extravaganza on Independence Day was Tchaikovsky's stirring 1812 Overture, set against the boom of military cannons, and a spectacular fireworks show designed to capture the excitement of the National Holiday. Special guests included Ray Charles, renowned pianist David Denoit and popular flautist James Galway.
(Ruth Rossington)
