40,000 eager country fans traveled across Michigan in search of the ultimate country music experience. In its 5th year anniversary celebration, Faster Horses lived up to its name, once again, providing the crowd the undeniable “Party of the Summer.” Read more
Pollstar Magazine’s 2017 Mid-Year report has been released, announcing to the world which events and venues are leading the pack. While this year has seen record-breaking success in number of tickets sold and gross earnings, the cost of tickets has decreased – good news for fans everywhere. Read more
Mountain Productions stands as a global leader in event production largely by virtue of great business relationships and loyal friends, like those at Shimizu Group in Japan. Ron Rose, Director of International Development, recently visited the Shimizu Group headquarters. While there, he had the opportunity to tour their facilities and discuss the long-standing relationship between the two organizations and the bright future both companies see ahead. Read more
After producing nearly 16,000 events across North America, Mountain Productions knows a thing or two about peak performance during festivals. Whether this summer is your first music festival experience or you’re a veteran chief of the good vibe tribe, there are a few surefire ways to make sure you get the most out of your next fest. Our Festival Survival Guide is here to help.
The MTN Shop offers three different brands of gloves, each offering a few variants that are tailored to your needs. We want to offer our friends the perfect choice to suit their needs but, with so many options, it can be a hard decision. While we’re confident you’ll be happy with any of our brands, we’ve decided to take a look at which glove options are best for your specific wants and needs.
The Woodlands sits just within the grounds of Dover International Speedway in Delaware and is transformed for four days each summer into the East Coast’s premier music festival experience – the Firefly Music Festival. Roughly 90,000 young and energetic fans took to The Woodlands this past weekend for the chance to see headliners like The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, Bob Dylan, Muse and Twenty One Pilots. Read more
Mountain Productions spent the weekend in Music City, USA, for the ultimate country festival – the 2017 CMA Music Festival. With the likes of artists ranging from Kenny Rogers to Thomas Rhett, the Country Music Association called on North America’s leader in staging and rigging to set the scene in Nissan Stadium. Here’s what you need to know about the ultimate country weekend in Nashville.
Triumph. Harley. Indian. No matter which brand you ride, there’s a good chance you’re listening to one thing – Rock and Roll. From outlaws to outcasts, the rich, intertwined history of both make for one of the most iconic pairs in American history. What is it about Rock and motorcycles that makes the two so inseparable?
Getting the right sized softgood panels for your mobile stage is important and sometimes harder than you may think. With everything going on during the production planning process, printed banners and the stage finishing is often one of the latest topics to arise in conversation. We’re no stranger to tight deadlines and always prepare for those unexpected, last-minute requests, but it’s a big stress reducer to have your panel sizing and specifications all sorted out from the get go.
The increasing popularity of automated installation systems in venues such as stadiums and arenas is being seen all across the country. More so than ever, venues are taking their time to invest in systems that give them the most flexibility when it comes to positioning and placement, and solutions that reduce their labor costs over time. Intelligent controlled systems combining hoist control and electric chain hoists have revolutionized the way venue managers think about their event schedule.