The finalised programme for the first PLASA International Rigging Conference - taking place on 13-14 September at Earls Court - has been announced. Running alongside the established international trade show, PLASA 2010, this unique event is the first of its kind for the event and entertainment rigging community and promises to be an invaluable industry forum. Unusual Rigging's Alan Jacobi, … [Read more...]
Unusual Rigging and Engineering installs world’s longest chandelier
Mention chandeliers and most people think of the traditional branched lighting fixture, usually circular and very ornate. That perception is about to change, thanks to a 38.5 metre long lighting installation that snakes through the atrium of new offices built by Hitmi Property Development on The Corniche in Doha, Qatar. Not only is it the world's largest chandelier, it is also the largest … [Read more...]
High initial booking rate for ITEAC 2010
Delegate registrations for the forthcoming International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference - to be held in London from 13-15 June - are far more than expected, according to conference director Richard Brett. "Our 'early bird' registration offer took off in a big way," he said, "with a surprising number of delegates from the more distant performing lands of North America, Canada, … [Read more...]
Unusual projects for Unusual Rigging in Dubai
The Dubai office of Unusual Rigging, opened by managing partner Alan Thomson earlier this year, is now fully up and running, with five staff, including administrator Cindy Barrameda and Ruperto Lamentac jr, who apparently does a mean Elvis impression. Living up to the company name, Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC has some interesting - and unusual - projects in the offing. One of the … [Read more...]
