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01226 718830 | info @ hawklifting . co . uk www . hawklifting . co . uk shares . “ Building a stage itself in the middle of an arena isn ’ t too hard , but then you have to determine where you ’ re going to hang all the speakers , the speaker arrays , and the video screens , as well as the scenery and lighting to make it a real show that packs a punch . Most importantly , it all had to be erected within two and a half days .
“ We had just over three months from order to his first show . We had to create a structure which could support 50 tons of audio and video equipment above the stage , so we created six 30-meter masts , which came out of the stage cantilevered on ballasted bases . We then strung a steel wire cable net – like a spider ’ s web – at the top of these masts . We could then use that as the structure to take the load of video , audio and lighting . It was a beautifully produced , highly engineered structure , configured to be erected and demounted in really short order . It was a great project .”
As 2024 draws to a close , Stage One ’ s future is bright , and the business has no intention of slowing down . Whilst continuing works on the Elvis Evolution project at Docklands , which is set to open to the public in spring 2025 , the company is excited to take on more challenging engineering projects , particularly timber based projects that align with its sustainability goals .
“ We ’ re really encouraged by the way in which immersive experiences are becoming a real thing . A few years ago , people were interested in buying things ; now , we believe that people are interested in buying experiences , and that works well with what we offer ,” Tim concludes .
Remaining reactive to market demands , Stage One is a business defined by ambition – one that will continue delighting audiences for years to come . ■
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