Mark Wynn-Edwards, Lighting Designer and Lead Creative, Simple Minds
At the start of the creative process for any tour, the early conversations between show designer and band are critical. So, when Simple Minds...
Michael Clark, Director of Operations, Al Laith
It’s often said that the events industry is one that chooses you, rather than you choosing it – and this is certainly something that...
Thomas Ovesen, CEO, All Things Live Middle East
From the moment it was announced that Ed Sheeran would be returning to Dubai for the first time since 2017 to play back-to-back shows...
Terry Miranda, Founder and Managing Director, Lighthouse Productions
An award-winning lighting and production designer and the Founder and Managing Director of one of the most well-respected and longstanding production companies in the...
Dan Hadley, Lighting Designer, Foo Fighters
As anyone who has seen a Foo Fighters show will know, Dave Grohl has two catchphrases that tend to crop up multiple times during...
Tim Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer, HQWS
Established in the UAE in 1996 by Katie Veira, Managing Partner, HQWS has built a stellar reputation over the best part of three decades...
Protec: A legacy with new beginnings
Operating in the Middle East since 1999, Protec has undoubtedly played an integral part in the rapid development of the region’s live events scene,...
Shelley Frost, Director and Founder, The Fridge
When Shelley Frost packed up her life in South Africa and moved to Dubai back in 1997, nobody could have predicted what the future...
10 years of Event Lab
Starting in 2013 as a humble basement operation, Event Lab has grown into one of the region’s best known staffing agencies, providing its services...
Gear Heads: Look Solutions OctaJet
How long have you been working with Look Solutions, and what attracted you to offering their products for rental and sale?
We first discussed the...
Building Borderless
Founded in Tokyo in 2001, Japanese art collective teamLab has become world renowned for the innovative use of digital technology within its exhibitions. Made...
Coca-Cola Arena: New season, new kit
Since it opened in 2019, Coca-Cola Arena has provided a much-needed elite indoor facility in Dubai, catering to numerous incoming A-list artists and world-class...
