17/01/2025
Asake // Lungu Boy USA-UK-EU Tour 2024
With so much to talk about from an amazing 2024, we’re back on the - this time with a look back to last autumn, which saw coordinating lighting, rigging, and video requirements in the USA – then supplying in the UK and Europe for Asake’s first full arena tour, following a number of festival shows over the summer.
Having worked with the Asake team since his first show in the UK back in 2023, Siyan’s Tom Grant was asked to lead the Stage & Lighting design process for this latest campaign - working alongside the artist's creative directors Abi & Tunde Babalola from Phoenix Touring, as well as SFX designer Amrit Natt, to curate a cohesive, high-visual-impact production.
As part of a complete service, Siyan supplied a range of rental inventory products, including Martin Mac Ultra and PXL washes, which formed the backbone of the lighting rig - and on the personnel side, Lighting programming duties for the campaign were split between Matt Child from ArtDpt and lighting director Harry Bilney. This comprehensive approach enabled seamless ex*****on of the vision, combining creative design with industry-leading equipment.
This project also gave us the chance to work with some great suppliers including MistFX, Encore PA, with Rigging Team supplying the performer flying elements at the O2.
Rounding off the excellent collaboration, was USA-based operator Logan Torres who brought onboard for the entire tour to look after the show on the road, alongside Tour & Stage Manager Mark Kwame.
Photo Credit - Siyan / @ haruki.design
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