Concerts

Storm were delighted to provide a full lighting & rigging package to a surprise Lewis Capaldi x Samsung gig. Lewis Capaldi performed in London’s Seven Dials Market. The gig celebrated the launch of Samsung’s new Galaxy S20. The gig was announced just minutes before Capaldi walked onto the stage.

The Scottish singer-songwriter captivated onlookers as he rocked up for an unannounced concert on Saturday. The chart-topping music star was accompanied by his keyboard player for the 30-minute set. During which he played songs including Bruises and his recent number one single Before You Go.

Capaldi’s surprise gig was filmed on the new Samsung Galaxy S20. It was live-streamed to the large screen at Piccadilly Circus in a half hour-long takeover to celebrate the launch of the new phone range. Passers-by who gathered at the tourist hub were able to watch in IMAX quality thanks to the brilliant recording capabilities of the new Galaxy S20 Ultra. The show was also beamed to other London screens, including two at Westfield White City, Samsung KX and the Samsung Experience Store.

The impromptu gig ended with a finale of his breakthrough single Someone You Loved. More than 500 diners and shoppers sang the chorus back to him. The story of the concert was told in a three-part television advert, aired during ITV’s coverage of the Brits. Take a look at Samsung’s press release on the concert here.

The event was produced by Timebased Events

Watch the Concert

Storm were delighted to work with Smyle Creative to provide lighting for EE’s launch of their 5G network with Stormzy. EE lit up London’s iconic River Thames tonight in celebration of the launch of the UK’s first 5G network. The UK’s number one mobile network marked the occasion by hosting a 5G-powered gig with platinum-selling UK artist, Stormzy, set against the stunning backdrop of Tower Bridge.

Fans in attendance and those tuning in online saw history in the making as the Glastonbury 2019 headliner’s performance became the first event of its kind to be live streamed over EE’s new 5G network, which was hosted by Radio DJ, Clara Amfo.

Using 5G and remote production technology, EE broadcast the event on Facebook / Twitter / YouTube to thousands of fans. The Highlights of the 5G-powered audio-visual extravaganza can be seen below.

To accompany the show, a 5G-powered performance was created in collaboration with Stormzy. Celebrating the six cities that EE has connected with 5G. Over 200 state-of-the-art LED fixtures were affixed to the stage. With over 100 beams of light projected 1,000ft in front of the Tower Bridge. The 5G-powered display, which was connected via EE’s 5G network, supported the powerful lyrics and music of Stomzy’s bespoke set.

Fans in each of the other five launch cities were treated to the best seat in the house via a 360-degree VR experience. The experience was available in Stores in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester. Guests attending the in-store events were invited to use VR headsets to watch the performance in 360 degrees from the front row, just metres away from where Stormzy was performing on the floating stage in London.

Stormzy comments, following his one-off gig; “Big up EE, thank you for letting me launch your 5G network in the UK. Tonight was sick, I’m honoured to be part of history.”

Read more about the launch at EE’s news room here

Watch Stormzy’s unique performance from the River Thames in London

Florence & The Machine perform at Dulwich inaugural summer party. Celebrating the opening of the new Dulwich Pavilion.

Storm were delighted to be the chosen production supplier for this year’s Dulwich Summer Party which featured Florence & The Machine. The evening celebrated 200 years since they first opened their doors to the public in 1817. Subsequently, their first Dulwich Pavilion, open until 8th October 2017.

Florence & The Machine made a very rare appearance. Performing an intimate set list inspired by some of her favourite artists and their work. Songs performed included: Dog Days Are Over & Ship to Wreck

www.florenceandthemachine.net

Storm were proud to be a part of the exclusive Red Bull Culture Clash. Supplying Lighting, Mains & Control Systems for all 4 Stages and the main arena for the event at Earls Court, London. With 20,000 people attending and one of the most watched live events. It was a very exciting project to be involved with. Red Bull Culture Clash was one of the last events held at the famous Earls Court before it was demolished. We’ve got some photos & videos intro of the Culture Clash event in London.

Storm supplied over 500 lighting fixtures to the Red Bull event. Including: Robe Robin Pointe, Robe Robin 600 LED Wash, Robe LEDBeam 100, Phillips Nitro Strobe, Studio Due Turbo Colour and many more…

You can read the press release from Avolites & LSi here

Watch Annie Mac Introduce the Culture Clash to a 20,000 strong audience

Storm were proud to work with Eric Clapton to bring in the New Year for the 10th Year supplying Lighting, Rigging, Projection, Pyrotechnics & Staging for the New Year’s celebrations. We supplied over 150 Intelligent fixtures as well as a full control system which included Robe Robin 100 LED Beams, Martin Mac 700 Profiles & Washes, ChromaQ DB4 Colour Blocks & a large quantity of LED Pars. Our projection system consisted of Christie L2K1000 Projectors as well as full video playback system.

Storm have provided a complete Lighting, Rigging, Staging & Effects solution for the New Year’s Eve Party with Eric Clapton. Supplying over 120 Intelligent & Generic fixtures to create a unique look for the 9th Year. We think this is one of the best ways to see in the New Year!