Tyne Derwent Way Launch Party 2024
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
Gateshead Riverside Partnership - a collaboration between Gateshead Council, the National Trust, Newcastle University, Northumbria University and Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust. The route is being revitalised following the Government awarding Gateshead Riverside Partnership £1.5m of UK SPF funding to improve the route including pathways, signage and artworks along the Tyne Derwent Way. This vital investment means the trail's nature, culture and heritage can be enjoyed by all.
Our Role
Darklight was asked to design an event for the community space at St Mary's Heritage Centre to be included in the launch of the project. Our program included activities for all ages, seed planting, face painting, juggling, hula hooping, and live music and dance from artists within the Gateshead community.
Equipment Hire
Darklight provided all lighting and sound equipment.
Skills
- Event Planning & Management
- Creative Producer
- Installation and De-rig
- Provision of Lighting & Sound Equipment
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving
World Heritage Day 2023
Client: Durham University
Our Role
Darklight provided a stage for the days musical entertainment, this was built and dismantled in one day, with a roof thankfully as it rained for most of the day. Installing power for the stage area and some of the catering on site, with a quick BS7909 sign off before the event opened at 11am, the installation of a 4K PA system and a sound engineer for the event.
Skills
- Technical Management
- Production Services
- Temporary power
- Sound Engineering
- Good time keeping