mountainproductions, Author at Mountain NEWs

28 Aug 2013

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Why Go Mobile?

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 28, 2013

Depending on the type of event you are planning, mobile staging could be your best solution. A quick setup, small footprint and an impressive rigging capacity for its size make a mobile stage great for small to mid-size concerts and events. But not all events will benefit from a mobile stage, and if not planned out properly, you might find yourself with an autostage that can not hold your production load.

We’ve created a fun info graphic to show some of the pros (and cons) of our fleet of mobile stages. We hope you enjoy it and more importantly share it! For a full breakdown of each stage’s specifications, visit our Autostage web page here.

15 Aug 2013

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We want your feedback!

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 15, 2013

We know how intricate, involved and stressful our industry can be. Our staff prides itself on doing everything and anything possible to make our clients’ lives easier through the entire event process. We’ve done thousands of jobs, and are striving to improve each and every day. One thing that helps us to continue to evolve and adapt with our clients’ needs is often overlooked, but very simple – your feedback!

If you’d like to leave us a review on a recent project we have helped you on, visit our profile on the IFEA Event Resource Marketplace and give us your honest feedback. As an added bonus, the IFEA is hosting a contest to win a trip to Hawaii! Simply write a review and your entered in the contest.

Best of luck to everyone with the contest giveaway, but more importantly, thank you for your feedback!

07 Aug 2013

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Our biggest events of the year – UMF, EDC & Lollapalooza

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On August 7, 2013

The industry is always changing and evolving, pushing the limits on what is possible. The past few months have been a welcome challenge, with festivals and concerts looking for the most innovative and GIGANTIC staging systems.

Our largest system – The MOUNTAIN TRUSS

For large festivals, a stage with an incredible presence and roof capacity is ideal. Mountain Productions’ Mountain Truss system, developed in 2010, has been built all over the country, and this past year it has been used by some of the largest festivals in the nation.

23 Jul 2013

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6 tips to consider before renting a stage

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On July 23, 2013

Deciding which company to hire for event staging and equipment is a daunting task. With everything to consider, it’s easy to find yourself frustrated and sporting a few more gray hairs than when you started. We understand the importance of being prepared and well educated even prior to contacting any company for a quote. In hopes to offer some tips and helpful hints to prepare for your next event, I talked to Mountain Production staging and rigging salesmen Tim Evans, Marty Wesstrom, Pat McGlynn and Jeff Sivick. Their 25+ combined years of experience has equipped them with helpful advice that we would like to share with you (in no particular order)…

28 Jun 2013

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[EVENT RECAP] The largest scaffold stage in Mountain Productions’ history – Main Stage at the Electric Daisy Carnival Vegas

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 28, 2013

The Electric Daisy Experience

Another EDM event that Mountain has been working with for the past few years is the equally impressive Electric Daisy Carnival. EDC is a unique festival tour that stops at New York, Chicago and ends at Las Vegas. Its extraordinary environment draws sold out crowds and die hard fans from around the world. Mountain Productions set up various stages for the 2013 EDC tour in New York and Chicago, but the stage provided at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway turned out to be a landmark project for Mountain.

21 Jun 2013

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[EVENT RECAP] Building a DJ “orb” in NYC

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 21, 2013

Yesterday, Samsung hosted an interactive concert featuring a unique DJ experience and live fireworks triggered by audience members. Using the Samsung Galaxy S 4, viewers were able to prompt fireworks to go off during the performance, making the event a fun and great way to promote their product. Mountain Productions engineered and built the staging equipment at the Up Next event.

18 Jun 2013

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Extended 5 Day Training – Mountain Productions’ 29th Annual CM Hoist School

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 18, 2013

Mountain Productions is excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 29th year of CM Hoist School by extending the training to a full 5 days!

March 10th – March 14th of 2014

VISIT OUR NEW HOIST SCHOOL WEBSITE

We’ve listened to your feedback, and have added another day to our Hoist School, allowing for more time in rigging seminars and hands-on training. It’s the same quality education at a more comfortable pace. This is the first year in the Hoist School’s history that will host a 5 day session.

06 Jun 2013

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[STAGING SPOTLIGHT] 360 Degree Viewing – Mountain Productions’ Turntable Stage

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On June 6, 2013

Mountain’s custom turntable stage is a great staging option for unique venues and performances. Our turntable is a 60′ stage built on flat decks (or can even be operated on the ground if requested) and sits 19″ above the stage. Custom corner filler decks complete the turntable stage, which can be move in either direction and at variable speeds.

The turntable stage being built in our yard

Recently, Mountain Productions brought the turntable stage to a sold out George Strait concert in San Antonio. A record breaking 73,086 fans were in attendance for the George Strait concert at the Alamodome, with special guests Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert.

30 May 2013

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[EVENT RECAP] A closer look at the electronic dance “playground” – Electric Daisy Carnival

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 30, 2013

Described as an adventure-filled playground full of interactive art, carnival rides, theatrical performances and stunning stage production, the Electric Daisy Carnival was jam packed in New York City 2 weekends ago. The event is a full electronic music festival with an additional spin, hosting various off stage performances and rides for fans to engage in. EDC is a large scale tour, making stops at Chicago, London, Puerto Rico, Orlando and finally, Las Vegas.

29 May 2013

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[EVENT RECAP] Boston Calling Music Festival

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On May 29, 2013

On May 25th and 26th, fans gathered at City Hall Plaza in Boston to see a variety of popular acts in the indie music scene. Performers at this summer’s Boston Calling Music Festival included Andrew Bird, the Dirty Projectors, Matt and Kim, Fun., Of Monsters and Men, The Shins and more.

Mountain Productions set up a main stage with a 50′ x 36′ Hercules Roof grid. The stage was finished with custom softgoods on the sound wings and roof header. A unique application of the sound wing scrims allows for a bottom interchangeable panel to be replaced for future uses. Mountain also provided a scaffold FOH, 2 video supports and crowd control barricade.