U2 360 Tour A Riggers Dream

Grant's Perspective on ... U2 360 Tour is a rigger's dream.

Last week I posted a photo of the U2 stage set up for the Winnipeg concert. I attended the show and snapped a couple of photos that would be of interest to riggers. Riggers are the people that mount audio systems and video screens into ceilings and truss. Riggers play a major role in setting up rock shows and are also an important part of Inland AV's staff.

The photo below shows 3 follow spot operators being hoisted into a leg of the "Claw" about 20 minutes before the show. Once they were in place they were hardly noticeable.

The next 2 photos below show a foot from the "Claw", one taken out in the parking lot and the second with it set up, supporting the "Claw". It’s a good indication of how huge this structure really is.

 

 

The last photo captures the video screen expanding so that it almost touches the stage. You can see the band under the screen to provide an idea of the size of the stage and video screen. A lot of people did not see that coming (the video screen expanded like an accordion)and as a result the fans were blown away. Now that's a cool use of technology.

BTW - With the U2 show finished I am looking forward to InfoComm!

Grant