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In our latest podcast series - Crew Call - TPi Editor, Stew Hume and Assistant Editor, Jacob Waite chat to technical production professionals about life in lockdown and the future of live events. All the episodes of the podcast are now available to view on the TPi website.
Lighting Designer, Director, Roland Greil During the inaugural episode of TPi Talks – Crew Call, TPi Editor, Stew Hume and Assistant Editor, Jacob Waite welcomed Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer, Roland Greil. Having been featured in the pages of TPi several times for his work with artists including Rammstein, The Rolling Stones, and Adele – the German native discussed his ‘holistic’ approach to show design, his entry into the live events industry and looked to the uncertain future of what we might expect from live shows, once gigs return.
Production Manager, Andrew Thornton and Stage Manager, Duncan Ladkin Episode two of TPi Talks – Crew Call saw the introduction of Shawn Mendes’ Production Manager, Andrew Thornton of 24/7 Productions, and freelance Stage Manager, Duncan Ladkin. Familiar faces to readers – having been featured in TPi a number of times for their involvement with the Canadian singer-songwriter – the duo reminisced on their history within the touring industry, the logistical challenges of touring, the future of live shows and what the landscape may look like in the coming years.
AudioSystems Engineer, Johnny Keirle The latest episode of TPi Talks – Crew Call welcomed Audio Systems Engineer, Johnny Keirle. The last time we chatted to Johnny was this time last year at Olympiapark München, Germany, 149 dates into P!nk’s Beautiful Trauma World Tour. Recently, the New Zealand native was responsible for designing the audio system for L.A.B’s 6,000-cap Spark Arena show in New Zealand – one of the world’s first arena gigs to take place following the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of TPi Talks, Johnny reviewed life in lockdown, his ‘back to work’ experience, and how the structure of live events may change moving forward. 11
