Managing the Crew with a Carrot, Not a Stick

WASHINGTON, DC — For the North American, UK, and Ireland dates of the Miley Cyrus Wonder World tour, lighting and video designer Seán Burke had Production Resource Group supply and support the lighting system. “Having a company that can supply on both sides of the Atlantic is very important but there are very few that can do it—and do it well,” said Burke.

BROOKLYN, NY — LD Tom Kenny used an array of Coemar lighting fixtures supplied by Atomic Lighting to lend a theatrical look to the sixth annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors 2009, taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.

NEW YORK — Tinc Design & Productions provided production design and technical management for the New York premiere of the audiovisual art installation, One After, which addressed the death penalty issue in Texas at New York’s Openhouse Gallery.  Tinc was responsible for the design of the event’s gallery space and its video and lighting elements, with Lance Darcy acting as production designer and Ryan Kirk as production manager.

VANCOUVER, BC — Midnite Hour Productions provided a Draper StageScreen as the backdrop for the 2009 Fan’s Choice Award presentation from the Canadian Country Music Association at the CCMA’s annual awards ceremony held at General Motors Place.

INDIANOLA, MS — Bowen Technovation chose Furman’s PS-PRO II power conditioner/sequencers and AC-215 power conditioners for the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center to protect components in the museum’s multimedia exhibits and enhance the AV experience for visitors.