Going Live at ELX 2013, Day 2

We're hanging out at Event Live expo 2013 for our second day and having a blast. Thanks to everyone for dropping by and saying hello.

If you've been hearing about LSP as you've walked around the trade show floor, a sure bet to pick up info is to drop by the Hertz Entertainment booth, #339, and grab an info card from the table.

That's LSP Board member Steve Jaffe along with Hertz rep Justin Drizos at the Hertz booth below, so while you're picking up info on LSP, be sure to check out everything Hertz can do for you with staging great events.

LA's ELX! We're Here! An ELX update.

We're here and we're hoping to make you a member!

Here's a look at the registration desk you'll be seeing if you're heading to Event Live expo 2013. We've got a couple of board members on site to help with any information you might like to know about the International Guild of Live Show Producers. So keep on the look out for Chris and Steve, and watch this blog as well as our very own twitter feed. (Just check out the side bar for quick and easy links to our feed and the official LSP website.

Enjoy the conference and trade show during your stay but most importantly, be sure to grab an LSP membership info card and grab your chance for a first year membership discount. You can also watch for us over at the Hertz booth, #339, and pick up a card there. We're looking forward to meeting you at the show.

Impressions of a Halftime Show: Beyoncé wows Super Bowl XLVII.

Beyoncé lights up the
Halftime show at
SuperBowl XLVII
Richard Mackson, USA Today Sports

Even if you don't care for football or like the choice for the chosen act, you cannot deny the cultural spectacle that is the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

From Michael Jackson to The Boss and Prince, from every "classic" rock act that can still get on stage and perform, this show-of-shows has set a bar so high that it takes significant efforts to make a statement. Madonna did so last year, and Beyonce did not disappoint at Super Bowl 47.

Perhaps most impressive about the entire Halftime Show was the preparation that allowed the show to come off "just like rehearsal." The two clues to this were the highly choreographed video content and the quite sizable set (designed by Bruce Rodgers of Tribe Inc.).

New Orleans Superdome's halftime show lighting worked just fine.
Richard Mackson, USA Today Sports

The coordination of these elements took major planning, having to include enough time for concept, creation, design, planning, building, shipping, rehearsing, and coordinating a host of other logistics to make it possible. From having a working stage available for pyro technicians, lighting designer (Al Gurdon), video content creator, dancers, band, and Queen B herself to develop the show, to actually figuring out how to get the thing broken into enough pieces to fit through the load-in doors, was a feat in itself.

Stage design Bruce Rodgers, Tribe Inc.
USA Today Sports

You know that someone - be it the Executive Producer, the Artist, or some collective of the creative team - enthusiastically seized the opportunity to make something special.

Of note, the face silhouette outlines in light to form the edge of the stage, the use of the bird's-eye camera position to shoot down on the video content imbedded in the stage, and the parachute material used to represent flowing hair, all impressed.

One of the more clever ideas was when one section of the stage folded into an upright position to act as a backdrop. The use of video in this configuration to mimic the live choreography was flawless and genius. It was often hard to tell which "dancer" was live and which was video.

Destiny's Child reunion w/ Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland
Richard Mackson, USA Today Sports

So yes, Beyonce was on point both in voice and dance form. The appearance of Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland to reunite Destiny's Child was a clear winner. Even the Kiss-influenced sparks flying out of the guitar were good for a laugh.

The energy and fun Beyoncé exuded through the entire set was infectious. Even if you don't particularly care for her brand of music, there's no denying that she knows how to work a stage. The results should put to rest any doubt of her ability to sing live.

Kirby Leem, USA Today Sports

With Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl basically going on at the same time, this had to be a big economic injection to the city of New Orleans. Other than the "lights out" issue, the city should be proud of the job they did hosting the game.

Chris Homsley
Vice President, LSP

Event Live expo 2013: We'll be there!

If you're planning on being at this year's Event Live Expo at the Event Deck, LA Live, next week, we're looking forward to saying hello.

Chris Homsley

LSP will be front an center as you walk in the door. We're sponsoring this year's event registration desk and two of our Board members, Chris Homsley, VP and Steve Jaffe will be attending the event from Tuesday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, the 7th.

In addition to all of the great reasons to attend the trade show and Event Live Summit conferences, LSP has one of its own. Attendees to the event can pick up a special LSP membership offer that can score you a first year membership discount. The cards will be available at the registration desk and from Chris and Steve personally on the show floor. Grab one early as the offer only extends for a limited time.

Steve Jaffe

Keep an eye on LSP's twitter feed, @LiveProducers, for information during the three days of the event and we'll be updating this blog during the event as well.

For more information on Event Live Expo 2013, this link will take you to their website.

We're looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you as a member to LSP.