Project manager Chis Bridges and Hall set about creating something which Busted's fans wouldn't forget in a hurry. Working on a 30% custom-made basis, LiteStructures used grille staircases and custom grilles (through which lights, smoke and pyrotechnic effects can be transmitted), creating a hard, metallic look. "The boys in the band had quite a lot of input into how they wanted their set to look - these ideas were then communicated to us through Productions North," said Hall. "Sometimes we only get very rough sketches, so it was great to be presented with ideas that were very clear from the start. The model box was really useful in making sure we were giving them exactly what they wanted - cutting down on the 'back to the drawing board' time."
Productions North's Iain Whitehead said: "We've been designing sets with LiteStructures for years and we've never been disappointed. The projects we work on range in budget and so of course the rental option is invaluable in helping us to create star-quality sets without breaking the bank. We don't always have the opportunity to provide LiteStructures with a scale model but regardless of the type of direction we give them they always deliver the goods! Designing a set which will not only be used on tour but packed into a truck and transported from festival to festival requires something which is easy to manoeuvre and flexible."
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
