YAK Events Blue Man Group Dubai Opera du Forum
The legendary Blue Man Group performed at both Dubai Opera, Dubai and du Forum, Abu Dhabi to spectacular effect, and as anticipated impressed audiences with their signature act. The performances took place from April 11 to 15 in Dubai, and from April 18 to 22 in Abu Dhabi. While the delivery by the artists was flawless and exhilarating, the production itself, comprising the entire setup, sound technology and logistics was exceptional, to say the least. With the UAE tour managed by Yak Events, Harvey Martis, the Operations Manager at the event management company reveals more about the sheer enormity of the production and how they pulled it off.
What led to your decision to bring this production to the UAE? What was the response?
Coming from the background of successfully organizing stunning international productions in the recent past, Blue Man Group which was confirmed a year and half ago with us, succeeded in bringing together over 90 nationalities from different cultures under one roof in the UAE. We left no stone unturned to reach out to maximum audience though our marketing channels. Our Guests were awestruck by the event content experience both visually as well as with our services.
What were some of the challenges faced in managing the production? What did the logistics involve?
From the outside world, an action-packed performance by just 3 men on stage won’t seem to have a big production. A team of over 30 international experienced members, 70 tons Equipment, 8x40 ft. Containers with fewer than 24 hours of load-in and logistics was a challenge. With the support of the international team, we achieved the timeline across both the cities.
Delivering a large-scale event is immensely rewarding however, the bigger event, the bigger everything else needs to be. We had to upscale time, budgets, teams and resources accordingly and therefore, planning in advance becomes even more vital. Producing this event right from hotels, flights, local transfers and marketing was the soul of the event.
Did you partner with any event technology agency to bring it all together? What kind of specifications did Blue Man Group require that you provide, in terms of staging and event technology?
The company does tour with a massive inventory of technology under the guidance of leading international production companies supporting them with Sound, Lights, Drum Kits, Props, AV, Truss and Rigging. This interactive show is custom-made every year with a new story with ample of Hanging and Sliding Mesh LED, Massive LED Helium Balloons, LED Costumes, Light show and Neon works
What was your experience like during the whole process? Any new learnings?
The Success of the show was only due to careful previous preparation, without such preparation, the show would have been unsuccessful. It’s always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.
Harvey Martis, Operations Manager, YAK Events shares more about what went into producing the massive performances by the Blue Man Group in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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