During the 'Swinging Sixties'-themed ceremony, TPi Awards creative director Mark Cunningham announced that the event is set to grow even bigger in 2008, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Total Production International magazine. Details will be officially announced by Mondiale Publishing later this year.
This year's winners were:
Production Manager of the Year (sponsored by Rock-It Cargo) - Wob Roberts.
Tour Manager of the Year (sponsored by EFM & Chapman Freeborn) - Andy Franks.
Production Co-ordinator of the Year (sponsored by Amptown Cases) Julie Chennells.
Front of House Engineer of the Year (sponsored by Midas) Gary Bradshaw.
Monitor Engineer of the Year (sponsored by Shure Distribution UK) - Andy 'Baggy' Robinson.
Lighting Designer of the Year (sponsored by Martin Professional) - Al Gurdon.
Rigger of the Year (sponsored by Columbus McKinnon) - Danny Spratt.
Video Director of the Year (sponsored by The Picture Works) - Blue Leach.
Set Designer of the Year (sponsored by Star Events Group) - Bill Laslett.
Stage Manager of the Year (sponsored by The HSL Group) - Richard 'Wez' Wearing.
Favourite International Production Company (sponsored by Yamaha Commercial Audio) - Ampco Flashlight Group.
Favourite Sound Rental Company (sponsored by Klark Teknik) - Capital Sound Hire.
Favourite Lighting Rental Company (sponsored by Robe Show Lighting) - Neg Earth Lights.
Favourite Set Construction Company (sponsored by Blackout) - Total Fabrications.
Favourite Staging Company - Stageco.
Favourite Video Services Company (sponsored by Lighthouse Technologies) - XL Video.
Favourite Transport Company - KB Event.
Favourite Freight Company - Sound Moves.
Favourite Travel Agency - Music By Appointment.
Favourite Security/Crowd Management Company (sponsored by The Mojo Barriers BV & Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College) - Show & Event Security.
Favourite Catering Company - Eat To The Beat.
Favourite Venue (sponsored by Entec Sound & Light) - The Roundhouse.
Live Production of the Year (sponsored by DiGiCo) - Take That: The Ultimate Tour.
The John Peel Unsung Hero Award (in consultation with the PSA, sponsored by Audio-Technica) - Chris Runciman.
The Editor's Award (sponsored by Speedy Rigging Hire) - Cirque Du Soleil.
Lifetime Contribution Award (sponsored by XL Video) - Robbie Williams.
The TPi Awards 07 production team was managed by Steve Allen with support from Julie Chennells. Contributing to the design and set-up of the event were The ML Group, The Picture Works, Lighthouse Technologies, PSCo, video director Richard Shipman, Digital Insanity, Edirol, The HSL Group, Martin Professional, Star Events Group, Pixel Range, Green Hippo, Blackout, Pains SFX Dept, A.C. Lighting, S+H Technical Support, ShowLED Animation, Edwin Shirley Trucking, Local Crew Ltd and Sunbaba.
Tragically, the ceremony was preceded by the shocking news of the death of Richard Willis, SSE Audio Group's sales manager, who collapsed and died at the venue as he was preparing for dinner. During the ceremony, DiGiCo's Bob Doyle paid a heartfelt tribute to Richard, who was just 46 years old. All at TPi and Mondiale Publishing send their condolences and sympathy to Richard's family and close friends.
A full production report on the event and a Richard Willis tribute will be published in the March 2
