"The response to our announcement of the concept earlier in the year was excellent," says Jane Russen, director of Star Events Group's mobile division. "The majority of people who came to see the stage at Showman's had already heard of it, although I'm sure there were some who came along to see if it actually existed!"
Star Events Group founder Roger Barrett developed the first modern mobile stage in 1988 and, with the company having acquired Orbit UK in 2004, it rapidly became clear that a mobile version of the popular Orbit stage would appeal to a wide range of event organisers.
"It's been proved straight away that Morbit is a concept that our clients want," adds Russen. "It's a quick and easy solution which combines the advantages of a mobile floor system with the visual appeal and structural strength of the Orbit Flexidome."
The stage is moved by a standard tractor unit and is built using a pair of integral cranes, saving the need for any additional plant on site. The cranes can then be used to fly the PA, with no motors and no riggers required. Currently Morbit is available with a 12m span, offering 112m2 of performance area, and due to customer demand a 15m version is already being planned.
(Jim Evans)
