South African doctors were recognized for excellence at the Annual SAMA Doctors Awards held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg in August. The full technical and decor for the gala event was supplied by Showgroup. The show ran off an Avolites Titan Mobile and included Robin fixtures and Prolyte Trussing.
The South African Medical Association Doctors Awards acknowledges doctors and specialists who contribute significantly to medicine and healthcare. Entertainment was provided by the electrical string quartet, the Muses. Thanks to Greys Anatomy we are fully aware that doctors let their hair down from time to time.
Andries Liebenberg
(Left) Andries Liebenberg
Andries Liebenberg and his team from Showgroup ensured a smooth production. The main attraction at the show was a 360° screen. “We had to go front projection,” said Liebenberg. We saw a similar concept on a YouTube Video. “I usually get excited when I’m drawing and putting the project together,” he said. “I also have DVDs to see what other people are doing.” Liebenberg loves keeping up with the latest trends yet likes to keep each show original.
The main challenge was only having access to venue the day before from 6pm. “Without the technical team we have at Showgroup it would not have been possible,” he said. “People tend to forget that behind the scenes is where it all happens and some of my guys had to put in a 48 hour day. I just want to take the time to thank the team, you are all great! And to my lighting team, you are the best,” he said. A special mention to crew Levan Van Der Merwe, Edwin Bohmer, Kenny Seshibe and Evens Phaka.Equipment List:
16 x Robin 300 Spot Classic
12 x Robe 100 LED Beam
42 x Longman Battons
24 x Longman Parcans
8 x Martin MAC 600
8 x Martin MAC 300
8 x ADB 2kw Fresnels
10 x BT-60 LED Moving Heads
1x Avolites Titan Mobile
16 x 3M Prolyte H30V Truss
2 x 5m Prolyte Circle Truss
