Encore Event Technologies (previously Staging Connections) was tasked with working seamlessly in three locations across New Zealand – SKYCITY Convention Centre, SKYCITY Theatre and Crown Plaza – for the country’s largest annual technology conference, Microsoft Ignite. Themed ‘Art of the Impossible’, Encore was briefed to provide advanced AV for the duration of the four day event, which attracts the countries best technology engineers and IT gurus to learn about the latest and greatest software and hardware coming to Microsoft. With this audience of New Zealand’s brightest minds in attendance, it was immensely important that the Encore technicians executed the event flawlessly. Pictured: Encore partners with Microsoft New Zealand to deliver the country’s largest technology conference – Microsoft Ignite. Providing a Tailored Audio Visual Solution Encore provided seamless audio visual solutions across all locations over the course of the four day event. Equipment provided by Encore included projection screens, plasma screens, data projectors, monitors, data switches, LCD monitors, laser pointers, timers, lecterns and lapel microphones, cabling, multi-boxes, data interfaces, power-boards, power converters, sound systems and multi-plugs; all of which were installed successfully across several session rooms, the main sponsor hall and the promenade space between session rooms. A custom designed set was developed for the key note sessions, comprising two extra-large 16ft screens on the outside, five small square screens leading to the middle of the room and a single, large, seamless screen in the middle – celebrating the ‘Art of the Impossible’ through different technologies and unusual screen placements. Encore collaborated closely with Make all Media, ETS and Big Picture, to guarantee a high tech digital conference worthy of the country’s best and brightest in technology. Special Touches The team provided a smooth live stream between SKYCITY Convention Centre and SKYCITY Theatre, allowing all delegates an unobstructed view of the important Key Note sessions. To ensure continuous interaction and real-time movement across the two locations, the Encore team provided: Online Audience Polling: the Master of Ceremonies used Encore’s live audience polling software, Event Poll to ensure interaction between the two rooms flowed seamlessly and that guests felt engaged and part of the action. Live Streaming: Encore’s Event Stream product enabled the keynote sessions of Microsoft Ignite to reach a wider audience land ensured all delegates – whether in attendance in person or remotely – could participate. Encore produced a seamless and successful four day conference that exceeded the high expectations demanded of it by its technologically-savvy audience. The client was impressed by the Encore team’s professionalism, state-of-the-art equipment, and high level of knowledge and service; faultlessly delivering on all AV aspects of the event, to result in a successful conference.
“Having worked with Encore (previously Staging Connections) as our AV suppliers for Microsoft Ignite 2016, I can recommend them as competent providers of configured audio visual equipment… and their availability for rehearsals pre-event across SKYCITY and Crowne Plaza for our 2,500-person event during October 25-28 and in the seven month lead up to the event. We were satisfied with the service and communications we received during our eight-month engagement as well as on-site during the event.” Kylie Williams, Senior Audience Evangelism Manager, Microsoft New Zealand
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Delivering the Santos Tour Down Under 2017
Mar 18 2018
Every year in January, cycling enthusiasts from around Australia and the world make the pilgrimage to the rolling hills of Adelaide for the Santos Tour Down Under. For the 19th consecutive year, Encore Event Technologies (previously Staging Connections) has worked collaboratively with Events South Australia, producing spectacular event services over the nine-day cycling event. Producing a mix of events, from gala dinners to street parties, Encore has helped to create an incredible atmosphere for riders, visitors and locals. The Event Brief
Encore's Adelaide team was tasked to provide the prestigious event with audio visual services over the nine-days; with outdoor LED screens and audio systems lining various sections of the routes; vision and audio for all start and finish lines and team presentation stages. Delivering exceptional solutions for events such as the opening night concert – Classic Stage Concert, Tour Village in Victoria Square, media rooms and tour parade cars; Encore dazzled all who attended, ensuring that the events were worthy of the world-class event. Our Tailored Audio Visual Solution
Technical audio and vision experts supplied both large and small audio systems to accommodate basic commentary, vision systems for TV commercial playback, sponsor recognition, image reinforcement, broadcast of highlights and live footage of the race, and cameras for interviews and commentators, music reinforcement, outdoor concert production, public address systems and information systems. Birds of Tokyo, and DJ Havana Brown who performed for visitors for free over the first two days, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th, were accompanied by a spectacular light show with complimentary audio and lighting special FX executed across the two music concerts. Pictured: Birds of Tokyo playing at Opening Concert of Santos Tour Down Under 2017. Pictured: Australian DJ Havana Brown setting the tone for the adrenaline-fueled Santos Tour Down Under.
For an inclusive visitor experience, and to add to the festival atmosphere, one of the large LED Screens in the Tour Village was used to broadcast all social posts from fans, teams and the organisation. Enhancing the Santos Tour Down Under branding, our multimedia team designed and delivered a variety of animated holding slides and sponsor reels to support the official broadcast, which ensured there was a strong brand presence throughout the event.
Special Event Touches
Encore supported Wednesday’s Stage 2 race leg from Stirling to Paracombe, as the naming rights sponsor. As a special feature, the Stirling Loop provided opportunities for the assembled crowd to view and cheer-on the riders 5 times before they set off to tackle the next challenge of a hill top climb. Pictured: Cyclist signing the Encore (previously Staging Connections) Stage 2 Board
A custom made trophy was designed using recycled bicycle chain into a bowl and covered in custom decals and a naming plaque. It was presented to Stage 2 winner Richie Porte from Team BMC who then went on to win the overall classification for the Santos Tour Down Under! A custom LED screen was mounted to the top of a Subaru XV for the Subaru Tour Parade, revving up the crowd lining the race routes 30 minutes prior to the peloton building excitement playing the Tour Down Under anthem “Feel The Rush.” Pictured: Encore (formerly Staging Connections') custom Subaru parade car with LED "Feel the rush" signage. Pictured: Spectator poses in Staging Connections' Instagram frame promoting the event.
We collaborated with Presentation Event Manager, Big Fish Events to mix and broadcast all events to spectators via large LED screens and street lined PA systems, custom television commercials for sponsors, as well as highlights and expert commentary from two dedicated commentators at each finish line; ensuring all fans were up-to-date on the coverage, sponsors and announcements. Pictured: Custom Staging Connections Stage 2 trophy presented to cyclist .
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