Universal Pixels Reunites With Matt Askem and Tim for New Project
- Universal Pixels provided the video systems for Dave's European tour, titled The Boy Who Played The Harp Tour, which included the artist's first UK arena run in four...
- The visual execution of the tour received high praise from critics, with The Telegraph characterizing the production's technical quality.
- The production utilized a bespoke video system that integrated motion with high-resolution display technology.
Universal Pixels provided the video systems for Dave’s European tour, titled The Boy Who Played The Harp Tour
, which included the artist’s first UK arena run in four years. As reported by LSi Online, the company delivered a dynamic video system designed to enhance the audience’s proximity to the performance.
The visual execution of the tour received high praise from critics, with The Telegraph characterizing the production’s technical quality.
Visual production was described as a technical masterclass.
The Telegraph
Technical Specifications and Hardware
The production utilized a bespoke video system that integrated motion with high-resolution display technology. The setup featured 10 ROE V8T LED screens, eight of which were mounted on tracking systems to allow for dynamic movement during the show.
Supporting the LED hardware was a comprehensive technical ecosystem. This included processing from Brompton Technology Limited and media servers from Disguise. The visual workflow was further supported by Panasonic cameras and Blackmagic Design workflows.
Creative and Production Collaboration
The project saw Universal Pixels reunite with a team of established industry creatives. Matt Askem served as the video director and show creative, while Tim Routledge handled both the lighting and show design.
Production management was led by Paddy Hocken, and Sam Ridgway of Neg Earth Light oversaw the rigging and automation components of the tour.
The broader technical and creative team involved in the production included:
- Stage Design: Stufish Entertainment Architects and Tim Routledge
- Video Content: Luke Halls Studio
- Lighting Programming: Morgan Evans
- Set Fabrication: Taitt Towers
- Sound: Skanpa Hire
- Lasers: ER Lasers and SFX
- Costumes: Stone Island
- Music Direction: WFBLive
Tour Management and Operations
The tour was promoted by Live Nation and managed by Neighbourhood. Operational leadership included tour manager Justrellis and production stage manager Phil Tico
Ryder, alongside show stage manager Jason Slaney-Welch.
Additional technical roles were filled by head rigger Steve Walsh and Disguise programmer Richard Turner. Lighting services were provided by Neg Earth Lights.