Tyne derwent way project launch
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
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
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
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
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.
Skills
Client: The Gateshead Riverside Partnership
Skills
- Event Planning & Management
- Creative Producer
- Installation and De-rig
- Provision of Lighting & Sound Equipment
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving
Northern Lights Newcastle
Client: 2Can Productions
Client: 2Can Productions
Client: 2Can Productions
Northern Lights is a brand new light trail set in the heart of the city at Leazes Park. With immersive visuals and jaw-dropping illuminations, as well as a Christmas village full to the brim with festive food and drinks.
Our Role
Client: 2Can Productions
Client: 2Can Productions
Darklight joined the team at 2Can Productions as Production Manager, Site Manager and Trail Manager roles for Northern Lights Newcastle, and have been working on the project throughout the year to bring this amazing project to fruition.
Skills
Client: 2Can Productions
Skills
- Event Planning
- Crowd Control & Safety
- Temporary Power Installation
- Liaison with Local Council and Park Management Team
- Production Management
- Site Management for Installation and De-rig
- Provision of Site Crew
- Providing Trail Management for the show run
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving
- Battling with the Elements
Halloween at the Hall: National Trust
Project
Our Role
Our Role
Halloween at the Hall, was a project of two parts, to cover both the daytime visitors to the National Trust's Seaton Delaval Hall, and also an after dark audience with the expectation of a scare or two. Based on local ghost stories and legends it brought the building and it's well known characters to life!
Our Role
Our Role
Our Role
Darklight were the Design Team for the creative and technical content. Teaming up with The Prop Making Company for the installations within the basement. We also provided the lighting and sound for the full experience on site, and managed the live performance aspect of the event.
Skills
Our Role
Skills
- Design
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Creative & Technical Installation
- Health & Safety
Grief Floats: Company of Others
Project
Our Role
Our Role
Grief Floats was an offer of communal reflection, on all we have lost and are losing, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the North Sea.
Our Role
Our Role
Our Role
Darklight joined the team at Company of Others to provide Event Production and Technical support.
Working with North Tynside Council to ensure a safe environment for the performance at King Edward's Bay, and Silent Disco Newcastle who assisted with the provision of sound equipment for the unique performance conditions.
Skills
Our Role
Skills
- Event Management
- Health & Safety
- Crowd Control & Safety
- Temporary Power
- Liaison with Local Council
- Production Management
- Sound Technician
Previous Work
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
Client: Durham University
Services: Provision of temporary power and BS7909 sign off, 6 x 4m stage with roof, the installation of a 4K PA system and a sound engineer for the event
Description
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
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
Skills
PROJECT: WORLD HERITAGE DAY
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
- Technical Management
- Production Services
- Temporary power
- Sound Engineering
- Good time keeping
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
Client: Culture Creative Ltd
Services: Associate Producer, Site Technical Manager,
Event Planning, Stakeholder Liaison, Procurement & Budget Management,
Site Management, Technical Installation
Description
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
Description
Darklight managed the on site deilvery of the event, installing both the infrastructure and artist installations. The event this year attracted over 30,000 people to Gibside.
Skills
Project: Christmas at Gibside 2022
Description
- Temporary power
- working in extreme weather conditions
- Specialists in the preservation of ecology systems
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
Client: Mackie's of Scotland
Services: Exhibition Stand Installation and De-Rig, Maintenance and Repair, Artwork Printing, Venue Liaison, Logistics
Description
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
Darklight were brought to manage the repair and maintenance of the Mackie's exisitng Exhibition stand and install it at the 2023 Royal Highland Show.
SKILLS
PROJECT: MACKIES @RHS 2023
SKILLS
- Exhibition Stand Installation
- Temporary Power
- Artwork Printing
- Exhibition Stand Maintenance and Repair
- Logistical Management
- Client Liaison