Collyer Lessick, provider of creative and innovative eventing solutions, recently facilitated the launch of the Boardwalk Hotel and International Convention Centre, in Port Elizabeth. The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is situated in Port Elizabeth, adjacent to the Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront in and is part of the Sun International Group South Africa.
To pull off the event, Collyer Lessick partnered with technical solutions provider, TechRig. The two companies received a brief that required them to accentuate the fountain and lake area as well as to light up the performance and main stage.
“We used spots and washes to create depth and side light the dancers in order to work with the black and white costumes, while gobo projection was used to create a “living’ pattern on the costumes worn by the performers,’ said Lighting Designer, Johnny Scholtz from TechRig. “We used the Clay Paky Sharpy for the aerial beam work and impact for the show, and created an elegant event through our meticulous planning and premium equipment brands.’
Caley Phillips, public relations and entertainment manager of The Boardwalk, only had good things to say about the launch stating: “The main focus for us was to create an elegant event that would be remembered for the good food, great atmosphere, awesome entertainment, and endless highlights of the evening. Collyer Lessick created an official opening event that was spectacular in every way from the decor, costumes, food and entertainment.’
