SPOTLIGHT

Charity Awards Online 2021

recreating the atmosphere and excitement of an award-winning in-person ceremony, through an online format


"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."


(James Dean)


Brief
  • designing an online format for a well-established, in person, awards ceremony
  • creating a look and feel to retain the experience and excitement which returning audience members had come to expect 
  • ensuring that new, online, guests enjoy the ceremony and have a night to remember
  • evaluation and selection of the most appropriate platform to deliver the online format
  • live, instant networking for attendees, tables and organisations plus post event interactive opportunities
Delivery 
  • mix of a live studio environment for the host, pianist and signer plus online contributions from guest presenters, winning charities and, of course, the audience
  • live studio broadcast mixed with nominees, winners, sponsors and celeb VIP’s from live Zoom rooms as well as some pre-recorded videos (for contributors who weren’t available on the day)
  • preparation of scripts and technical flows for autocue, live operators and stage management team
  • design of set and stage, lighting, video and sound systems
  • pre-event briefings with host, sponsors, VIP awards category presenters and other key contributors
  • on stage rehearsals with host and online, rehearsals with VIP presenters
  • full technical rehearsals on the afternoon of the show
  • briefing and management of AV/production suppliers
  • appointment, management and direction of an online event platform provider
  • music Rights negotiation and licensing
  • creation of opening video, 11 x 90 second winner videos, all slideware, visual media and soundtrack
  • arrangement of on-stage live pianist /vocalist/musical director for walk-up stings and background music
  • direction and stage management of the live event

Feedback

“The production was first class and you managed to translate the same message and feel of the live event perfectly into a virtual delivery”

“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. So good. The effort involved in producing a remote event like this must have been extraordinary. But it all paid off.”

“Great production – brilliant. Not one hitch – very well presented. Thanks to everyone involved.”

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