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XL Video Remembers Where They Are …. On Ben Howard Tour!

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XL Video supplied one of its new bespoke mini-cam packages and LED screens for the latest UK and European tour by talented singer / songwriter and Brit winning sensation Ben Howard, working with lighting and visuals designer Andy Rowe. The tour – Howard’s most comprehensive to date in terms of video production - was project managed by XL's Paul "Macca" McCauley who commented, "We are thrilled … [Read more...]

XL Video Says So Long to Earls Court With Bombay Bicycle Club

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The very last music show to be staged at London’s famous Earls Court concert and exhibition venue – which is being demolished - saw indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club deliver an enthusiastic and enigmatic  set, complete with some very special guests including the legendary Dave Gilmour  - in the final show of their “So Long See You Tomorrow” album campaign and world tour. The set, lighting … [Read more...]

XL and Vis-A-Vis Video Collaborate for Alfie Boe Tour

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Tony Award winning tenor Alfie Boe completed a very successful UK arena tour just before Christmas with video designed by Stuart Merser of Vis-A-Vis Video and the camera / projection package supplied by XL Video. Stuart was asked by Boe’s new management company Vector Management to direct the live video on the strength of his intricate and powerful work for Il Divo. Over time, he has … [Read more...]

Renegade Smashes It with Lighting & Video Design for Kasabian Tour

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2014 has been a full-tilt year for UK rock band Kasabian with a massive homecoming gig in Victoria Park, Leicester in the summer followed by their acclaimed Sunday night headliner slot at Glasto. The year ended with equal style and gusto with a sold out European and UK arena tour, complete with a daring and ambitious show design by Nick Gray from Renegade whose creative magic ensured something … [Read more...]

CPL Delivers Slick Technical Production for TGAIS Event

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Four African Heads of State were amongst a raft of distinguished speakers and VIP delegates attending the high profile 2014 Global African Investment Summit (TGAIS), with a keynote speech by First Secretary of State William Hague, at the Savoy Hotel in London. The 2-day event was organised by dmg::events, with a slick, streamlined technical production delivered by Central Presentations Ltd … [Read more...]