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TPi Awards 07
The 2007 edition of the Total Production International Awards was staged at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith, west London on Monday 5th February. The Awards followed the daytime’s annual PSA Conference - a well-attended event in itself - that included a panel-led session on the current Ofcom Digital Dividend Review dispute.
Hosted by Suggs, the frontman of Madness, the TPi Awards drew a record-breaking audience of almost 1,200 people from across the live music production industry, and included special guest presentations by Sir George Martin, Queen guitar legend Brian May, Feargal Sharkey, Jeff Wayne of The War Of The Worlds fame and The Smiths' Andy Rourke.
During the 'Swinging Sixties'-themed ceremony, TPi Awards creative director Mark Cunningham announced that the event is set to grow even bigger in 2008, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Total Production International magazine. Details will be officially announced by Mondiale Publishing later this year.
The Award Winners were:
Production Manager of the Year (sponsored by Rock-It Cargo): Wob Roberts
Tour Manager of the Year (sponsored by EFM & Chapman Freeborn): Andy Franks
Production Co-ordinator of the Year (sponsored by Amptown Cases): Julie Chennells
Front of House Engineer of the Year (sponsored by Midas): Gary Bradshaw
Monitor Engineer of the Year (sponsored by Shure Distribution UK): Andy Robinson
Lighting Designer of the Year (sponsored by Martin Professional): Al Gurdon
Rigger of the Year (sponsored by Columbus McKinnon): Danny Spratt
Video Director of the Year (sponsored by The Picture Works): Blue Leach
Set Designer of the Year (sponsored by Star Events Group): Bill Laslett
Stage Manager of the Year (sponsored by The HSL Group): Richard Wearing
Favourite International Production Company (sponsored by Yamaha Commercial Audio): Ampco Flashlight
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Favourite Sound Rental Company (sponsored by Klark Teknik): Capital Sound Hire
Favourite Lighting Rental Company (sponsored by Robe Show Lighting): Neg Earth Lights
Favourite Set Construction Company (sponsored by Blackout): Total Fabrications
Favourite Staging Company: Stageco
Favourite Video Services Company (sponsored by Lighthouse Technologies): XL Video
Favourite Transport Company: KB Event
Favourite Freight Company: Sound Moves
Favourite Travel Agency: Music By Appointment
Favourite Security/Crowd Management Company (sponsored by The Mojo Barriers BV & Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College): Show & Event Security
Favourite Catering Company: Eat To The Beat
Favourite Venue (sponsored by Entec Sound & Light): The Roundhouse
Live Production of the Year (sponsored by DiGiCo): Take That: The Ultimate Tour
The John Peel Unsung Hero Award (in consultation with the PSA and sponsored by Audio-Technica): Chris Runciman
The Editor’s Award (sponsored by Speedy Rigging Hire): Cirque Du Soleil
Lifetime Contribution Award (sponsored by XL Video): Robbie Williams
The TPi Awards 07 production team was managed by Steve Allen with support from Julie Chennells. Contributing to the design and set-up of the event were The ML Group, The Picture Works, Lighthouse Technologies, PSCo, video director Richard Shipman, Digital Insanity, Edirol, The HSL Group, Martin Professional, Star Events Group, Pixel Range, Green Hippo, Blackout, Pains SFX Dept, A.C. Lighting, S+H Technical Support, ShowLED Animation, Edwin Shirley Trucking, Local Crew Ltd and Sunbaba.
Tragically, the ceremony was preceded by the shocking news of the death of Richard Willis, SSE Audio Group’s Sales Manager, who collapsed and died at the venue as he was preparing for dinner. During the ceremony, DiGiCo’s Bob Doyle paid a heartfelt tribute to Richard, who was just 46 years old. All at TPi and Mondiale Publishing send their condolences and sympathy to Richard’s family and close friends.
A full production report on the event and a Richard Willis tribute will be published in the March 2007 issue of TPi.
In picture: Production management veteran Robbie Williams receives the Lifetime Contribution Award from Queen legend Brian May, as announced by host Suggs (photo Louise Stickland).
8th February 2007
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