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Delivering high-class production for an esteemed awards ceremony

Aerospace Bristol

Aerospace Bristol Awards Dinner 2019 SLX

Aerospace Bristol was set to host a prestigious awards dinner for a major aviation engine manufacturer. As the in-house technical production supplier for Aerospace, we were brought on board to design, create, and build staging in this iconic aerospace museum with a spectacular centrepiece: the last ever Concorde plane to fly.

The Brief

We have worked with Aerospace Bristol for many years, and we were asked to build a stage for an awards dinner. However, it wasn’t just any stage. We needed to bring the wow factor to an event of this calibre while working within a very tight deadline requiring close collaboration with Aerospace Bristol.

The Venue

We know the unique atmosphere Aerospace Bristol brings to its events. As the home of the very last Concorde plane, there’s always an element of wonder to the space as visitors pass underneath the famous aircraft. We worked directly with the client to enhance that sense of exclusivity for their awards ceremony, and as we are based so close to the venue, we were able to be responsive and flexible as the project developed. We could also complete the set up from start to finish in record time due to our proximity.

A view inside Bristol Aerospace with the last ever Concorde position on the right hand side and a full stage set on the left with multicoloured lights.
Aerospace Bristol Awards Dinner 2019 SLX set up

Our Approach

We utilised our in-house permanent rig while providing a new and entirely bespoke stage set. Our set design comprised 22-metre-wide panels and colours representing each sector and award. Our design showcased each colour and we cycled through them depending on the award being given efficiently and effectively representing all of the departments being celebrated that night. On top of all this we recorded and streamed the event for guests who couldn’t make it.

The Results

We created a celebratory atmosphere with our stage and lighting design successfully creating the perfect environment to bring the team together and celebrate their hard work achievements and excellence in the aviation industry. The guests could relax and look to the future during the gala dinner and we were honoured to be invited to the event as a demonstration of our relationship and the collaborative effort needed to create the event. Overall, it was a seamless process during which we maximised the effect of our technology in a large and unique space.

Aerospace Bristol Awards Dinner 2019 SLX camera

We enjoy working with Aerospace Bristol so much and the awards ceremony was yet another success in our long relationship with the venue. We’re proud to be the in house supplier for such a unique establishment. If you'd like an event as unique let talk!