The brief

Kaarsilla Kinnisvara’s 30th anniversary brought 400 guests to the main hall, the marquee and the riverside at Tartu Lodjakoda. The organiser wanted guests in the marquee to follow the speeches and concert, and a consistent look across the venue. We led the technical production so the space, equipment and programme would work together.

Our solution

We started with the floor plan. We mapped out the catering tables, bar, furniture, photo backdrops and decorations so guests could move easily and each area had enough room. We supplied power for catering and prepared the rigging for the decorations.

We took our cue for the main stage from the company’s name. The LED screen and lighting formed an arched bridge, and a three-tier stage accommodated ÜENSO’s special performance. From the hall, the seated musicians appeared to be on the bridge, while the third tier gave other performers and hosts their own space.

Working with the décor team, we carried the river theme up to the ceiling. Lighting gave the decorations the look of flowing water, and the greenery echoed riverside plants. Hanging greenery and bohemian-style fixtures continued the theme in the marquee.

We sent a live camera feed from the main stage to the marquee and used delay speakers so guests there could follow the speeches and music. The screens also showed anniversary videos and greetings. By the river, we built a second stage with its own sound and lighting for the string quartet that welcomed guests and the drum and fire show later in the evening.

The result

By bringing us in at the start, the organiser could work with one technical partner on the layout, power, stage, sound, lighting and video. We coordinated the technical side from the first drawings to show night, giving the organiser more time for the programme and guests.

All 400 guests could move between the main hall, marquee and riverside, with the main-stage programme visible and audible in the marquee. The bridge-shaped stage and river-inspired lighting tied the anniversary to both the company’s name and the venue.

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