It’s not every day you work on an event with a set piece weighing close to 300t! Especially one as magnificent and recognisable as a Qantas A380!
RISE had the absolute pleasure to partner with RIZER to provide entertainment rigging services for Qantas | The Next 100a celebration of the airline’s 100 years of service and their role in shaping Australia’s aviation industry. This incredible event, staged in an expansive and legendary hangar at Sydney airport, featured extensive flown lighting, audio and video production.
RISE worked with RIZER to design a rigging plan for the event which included working with consulting engineers, event engineering to produce the required documentation necessary for engineering sign-off and approval by Qantas. Once on-site, RISE rigged just over 100 points to high steel with a further 40 points rigged as sub-hangs from various truss bridges and mother grids.
With the help of the awesome team at Showtech Australia, they also delivered Kinesys automation of a 2.3t ROE LED screen. Their Broadweigh wireless load cells provided monitoring of critical points within the rig and their Riedel Communications BOLERO and 3M Peltor headsets provided clear communications and hearing protection critical in the high-noise environment of a working airport.
The spectacular event welcomed over 1000 guests from around the world and included performances from some of Australia’s best talent including Tones and I, Budjerah, Kylie Minogue and a special dance item by Bangarra Dance Theatre.
RISE would like to thank Rizer and Eat The Elephant for entrusting them with this very special project and to all RISE crew and the crew from the various production suppliers. Designed and Produced by: Rizerglobal
