THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018

Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

July 2018

Stage Manager - Tree & Theatre Stages

The 21st edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival was a 3 day international music festival celebrating ethnic, traditional and tribal music from around the world and featuring performances and workshops by Alberto Marin (Spain), Bhungar Khan (India), Slobodan Trkulja (Serbia), Grace Nono (Philippines), Volosi (Poland), Guo Gan & Ali Keita (China & Cote D'Ivoire), Cuatro Minimal (Mexico/Japan/Korea), Elisouma (Comoros Islands), Sada Borneo (Sarawak), Djeli Moussa Conde (Guinea), Yallah Bye (Tunisia), At Adau (Sarawak), Oyme (Rep. of Moldovia), Gayagayo (Indonesia), Danai Kuwai (Sarawak), Shanren (China).

BIN KALLI LADIES WEDDING

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2017

Technical Production Manager

Responsible for the technical co ordination and production of rigging and lighting including supplier and venue coordination and management, build & derig scheduling and oversight, etc

WORLDSKILLS ABU DHABI 2017

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2017

Wrap Around Floor Manager

The 44th WorldSkills event in Abu Dhabi 2017 was the first time that the event was staged in the MENA region and featured 1,300 competitors from 77 member countries and regions competing in 51 skills competitions over the four days of the event.

The event was staged at ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibtion Centre) and organised by the Abu Dhabi Centre for Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) - under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces - and was attended by 100,000 local and international visitors.

Part of the technical team responsible for overseeing the build and operation of 180 sponsor and exhibition stands surrounding the skills competition including venue and supplier liaison and management; liaison and co-ordination of live OB unit requirements and operations on site.

THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017

Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

July 2017

Stage Manager - Tree & Theatre Stages
Venue Co-ordination - Workshop Stages

The 20th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival was a 3 day international music festival celebrating ethnic, traditional and tribal music from around the world and featuring performances and workshops by Savara Samsara (Indonesia), Radio Cos (Spain), bBa Cissoko (Guinea), At Adau (Sarawak), Don Flemons (USA), Saing Waing Orchestra (Myanmar), Spiro (UK), Taiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe (Taiwan), Belem (Belgium), Kelele (S Africa) & Romengo (Hungary), Calan (Wales), Ilu Leto (Sarawak), Pareao (S.Korea), Belem (Belgium), Huw Williams (Wales) & O Maliao Maliao Dance Troupe (Malacca, Malaysia)

FATIMA Bint MUBARAK MOTHERHOOD & CHILDHOOD FORUM 2016

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2016

Production Director

Fatima Bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Forum was organised by the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, on the occasion of Universal Children's Day.

The day-long forum was attended by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Culture and Knowledge Development, Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance, and Shaikha Shamma Al Mazroui, Minister of State for Youth and featured opening remarks from H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden and Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The Forum gathered nearly 300 champions of childhood development with participation from international experts from the UN, UNFPA, UNICEF and representatives of leading local, regional & International children's rights organisations. The forum also announced The Fatima bint Mubarak Motherhood and Childhood Award.

The event was staged at Emirates Palace and comprised an exhibtion and gala dinner, hosted by H.H. Sheikha Fatima, at which the first award was bestowed on Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in recognition of her contributions towards the welfare and well-being of women and children in her country and across the world.

All advance and on-site production management and venue co-ordination; supplier liaison and management; production logistics management and production scheduling.

THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016

Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

August 2016

Site Consultant & Stage Manager - Tree Stage / Theatre Stage

The 19th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival was a 3 day international music festival celebrating ethnic, traditional and tribal music from around the world and featuring performances and workshops by ALENA MURANG (Sarawak), VIOLINS BARBERES (Fance/Bulgaria/Mongolia), DEREK GRIPPER (S.Africa), DYA SINGH (India), LAN DU VIET (Vietnam), TEADA (Ireland), BAND GIRLS LKNS (Sabah), SHANREN (China), STELIOS PETRAKIS QUARET (Greece), NAYGAYIW GIGI (Australia), NUKARIIK (Canada), KRAR COLLECTIVE (Ethiopia) & VASSVIK (Lappland).

THE ABU DHABI PLAN

Abu Dhabi, UAE

June 2016

Production Director

The Abu Dhabi Plan was dedicated in the presence of members of the UAE Royal family, government officials and 1,400 invited guests at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.The launch event outlined the long-term vision for transforming and diversifying Abu Dhabi's oil-dominated economy and touched on nearly all aspects of civil society set out five sectors social development, economic development, infrastructure and environment, security, justice and safety, and government affairs under which 25 key objectives and 83 strategic programmes scheduled for the next five years were laid out.

The event included an exhibition explaining the plan and its goals which was open to the public and will tour around Abu Dhabi emirate during late 2016.

All advance client, production and venue co-ordination, on-site co-ordination and management of local production & infrastructure suppliers.

DUBAI WORLD CUP 2016 - WELCOME RECEPTION

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016

Production Manager - Advance

The Dubai World Cup Welcome Reception is the opening event of the annual Dubai World Cup, the region's premier equestrian event and one of the UAE's biggest social and sporting events.

The reception was hosted by Meydan at Meydan Sohba - Meydan One to mark the 21st Dubai World Cup and was attended by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Saeed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of Meydan, the world's leading race horse owners and 950 invited guests.

The event comprised a gala dinner and a sound & light show incorporating live performance staged on a lake to tell the past and future story of Dubai culminating in a spectacular lighting and fireworks show to inaugurate the Dubai One Tower - the tallest residential building in the world and the 4th tallest building in the world when completed - scheduled to commence construction on this site.

All advance production and venue co-ordination; specification of site layout & all infrastructure and production technical requirements inclusive of structures & staging, plant, temporary cabins & ABLs, AV, fireworks & pyro, site & show power and communications; supplier recommendation & quotation and build scheduling.

PORSCHE GTS UNLEASHED GCC ROADSHOW

Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE
Muscat, Oman
Doha, Qatar
Manama, Bahrain
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2015 - February 2016

Production Manager

The GTS Unleashed Roadshow was created for Porsche MEA to celebrate and promote some of the most exciting GT cars ever built featuring the Boxster GTS, Cayman GTS, Panamera GTS and
Cayenne GTS touring to the capitals of the GCC countries. The Roadshow featured a custom designed display stand with audio-visual and interactive features. All advance technical production
and venue/site co-ordination, on-site co-ordination and management of touring and local production & infrastructure suppliers.

The GTS Tour won the Award for Outstanding Brand Activation at the Middle East Event Awards 2016

THE SINGAPORE DIALOGUES

Bangkok, Thailand

September 2015

Production Manager

Singapore Tourism Board sponsored seminar on Dawn of ASEAN Integration & the Impact on Regional and Thai Tourism and featuring influential industry figures from government sector, hospitality,
tourism, travel innovation technology and human development sectors sharing their visions, points of view and recommendations from both local and regional perspectives; including
Khun Pasit Poomchusri (Chief of Inspector General-Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports), Mr Andrew Phua (Director of Exhibitions and Conferences - Singapore Tourism Board), Mr. Chanin Donavanil
(Managing Director & CEO-Dusit Int'l Group) & Mrs Veera Pardpattanapanich (Rector-Dusit Thani College).

The event was moderated by Ms Veenarat Laohapakakul, Nation TV Journalist.All advance technical production and venue co-ordination, on-site management of technical production.

THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015

Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

August 2015

Stage Manager - Tree Stage / Theatre Stage

The 18th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival was a 3 day international music festival celebrating ethnic,
traditional and tribal music from around the world and featuring performances and workshops by BARGOU (Tunisia),
KOBO TOWN (Trinidad&Tobago/Canada), NDIMA (Congo), DRISS EL MALOUMI (Morocco), HARUBEE (Maldives),
SHOOGLENIFTY (Scotland), KOBAGI KECAK (Indonesia), ALAVERDI (Georgia), KORRONTZI (Spain),
SON DE MADERA (Mexico), EPI (Mongolia), KAPELA MALISZOW (Poland), LINDIGO (Reunion Islands),
SONA JOBARTEH (Gambia / UK), SANGPUY (Taiwan) & SAYU ATENG (Sarawak).

The festival is staged at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai, Kuching in the heart of the Borneo rainforest
and is considered to be one of the top 25 international music festivals.

PITBULL - Globalization Tour Live in Hong Kong 2015

Hong Kong

March 2015

Production Consultant

Armando Christian Perez, known around the world as Pitbull, has career sales in excess of 5 million albums,
60 million singles worldwide and #1 hits in more than 15 countries.

Consultancy for local promoter on local production & operations including venue and backstage production, local transport,
scheduling, local technical production and liaison with artist tour & production management for sold out arena production
at Asia World Expo, Hong Kong.

43rd UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS - DUBAI

Dubai, UAE

December 2014

Technical Production Manager / Site Manager

The 2014 official United Arab Emirates National Day Celebration in Dubai marked 43 years of union between
the seven Emirates of the UAE.

This prestigious event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and in the presence of His Highness
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.

The theatrical spectacle celebrated UAE heritage, culture and history through a fusion of live performance by
local & international performers, state of the art show technologies, fireworks, music and large scale projection
and was broadcast live on national television.

The site was transformed into a 2,500 capacity, 160 degree custom theatrical venue complete with all production and
public facilities and infrastructure and incorporated the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel within the show finale.
This required the installation of temporary fencing, grandstand seating structures, car parking, show & site power,
site electrics, toilets, signage, communications, entrance/exit access, office & backstage facilities, majilis and
prayer room facilities and full stage technical production.

Full production planning, specification, scheduling, co-ordination and management in conjunction with local and international production team and suppliers.
Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, scheduling, co-ordination and management in conjunction with venue management, local authorities and suppliers.

THE 13th ARAB MEDIA FORUM 2014 - FUTURE NEWSROOM

Dubai, UAE

May 2014

Production Director

Established under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,the Arab Media Forum is an
annual regional forum for journalists and media professionals to deliberate upon issues relevant to Arab Media. The theme of the 13th Arab Media Forum - "The Future
of Media Begins Today" - explored the next stage in the development of the international media industry and the technologies which will be required by media organisations
to keep pace with the growing demand for instant news. As the centrepiece of the event, the future news room showcased a 360 degree

interactive video environment through which the user was able to access news in real time from around the world from various live feeds such as, twitter, RSS, live radio
& television content and satellite imagery, allowing for the customized news chosen by the user to be virtually broadcast from the room to the rest of the world.

Production direction including full advance and on site production management for the event including scheduling, site and technical infrastructure inclusive of show power,
rigging, lighting, audio, video, control systems, staging and decor.

THE ABU DHABI AWARDS 2013

Abu Dhabi, UAE

March 2014

Production Director

Established under the auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE
Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Awards is a biennial ceremony that honours and recognizes individuals who have contributed to building a greater sense of community and
social welfare within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and whose distinguished social and philanthropic services  have benefited the Emirate, as well as Abu Dhabi citizens
performing good deeds internationally.

The Abu Dhabi Awards campaign culminated in an exclusive VIP ceremony held at the Emirates Palace Hotel. The seven award recipients were chosen from nearly 30,000
nominations with 117 nationalities taking part and personally bestowed their honour by HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, National Security Adviser and Vice Chairman of the
Abu Dhabi Executive Council. This prestigious occasion was attended by current and past recipients, their families & friends, VIPs and dignitaries from across the United
Arab Emirates and was broadcast live on national television.

Production direction including full advance production for the event including scheduling, show power; rigging; lighting, audio, backline and video systems; staging and decor;
andoutside broadcast facilities.

SILVERLAKES MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014

Pattaya, THAILAND

January 2014

Festival Production Consultant - Advance

Advance production for the second edition of the international music festival including site design
& layout for new festival site,groundworks planning & implementation, specification of all site
infrastructure including fencing & barriers, temporary structures,temporary structures, site electrics,
power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, telecomms & backstage and arena facilities.

HIGH IMPACT A2 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013

Dubai, UAE

December 2013

Production Manager

The High Impact A2 Music Festival was a 2 day international music festival featuring major
African and Asian artists and staged at the Meydan Racecourse with 5,000 in attendance
at a custom built outdoor site and featured concert performances on Day 1: P-Square (Nigeria)
, Mafikizolo (S. Africa),Mr Vegas(Jamaica),Fally Ipupa (Congo), Red San (Kenya) & Lira (S. Africa)
and on Day 2 : Eraserheads(Philippines), Perokya Ni Edgar (Philippines), MC Jin(Hong Kong)
and Erik Santos (Philippines).

Full advance production inclusive of co-ordination and management of all technical requirements
and services with venue, local suppliers and artists including staging, rigging, lighting, audio, video,
backline, communications, health & safety provisions, security and medical deployment
,event licensing and approvals,scheduling of the build/de-rig and management of the live event.

42nd UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS - DUBAI

Dubai, UAE

December 2013

Production Director / Site Manager

The United Arab Emirates announced its independence on the 2nd of December 1972 and celebrates its
annual national day with a grand spectacle that in 2013 marked 42 years of union between the seven
Emirates of the UAE.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince
of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh
Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler
of Dubai, the 42nd UAE National Day Celebration event was staged at the Burj Park in the shadow on
the Burj Khalifa Tower, the World's tallest building. The celebrations were broadcast live on national
television.

The project was a collaboration between an Emirati and multi-national creative/production team and featured
a fusion of traditional cultural and contemporary performances by local& international performers. The one
hour long theatrical spectacle showcased and celebrated the UAE heritage, culture and history through a mix
of live performance, animation, projection, fireworks, water fountains and music culminating in the lighting
of the Burj Khalifa tower in the colours of the UAE flag. The event also marked the official announcement
of Dubai's winning bid for Expo 2020.

The Burj Park site was transformed into a 5,000 capacity in-the-round custom arena venue complete with all public and production facilities and infrastructure. This required the installation
of temporary fencing, grandstand seating structures, show & site power, site electrics, toilets, signage, communications, temporary entrance/exit access, office & backstage facilities,
majilis and prayer room facilities, outside broadcast unit and full stage technical production.

Full production planning, specification, scheduling, co-ordination and management in conjunction with the local and international production team and suppliers.

Co-ordination of site & event permission process in conjunction with representatives of the Executive Council, Dubai Police, Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality and Emaar; VVIP & VIP protocol
and security requirements; crowd management and public safety provisions, preparation of health & safety documentation and oversight of working practices on site.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, scheduling, co-ordination and management including liaison with venue management and advance research & feasibility study of 30
alternate outdoor sites throughout Dubai prior to site selection.

Co-ordination and management of event operation services including cleaning & waste management; event security & stewarding; emergency services, medical & fire cover.

ABU DHABI GENERAL SECRETARIAT of the EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2013

Abu Dhabi, UAE

November 2013

Production Director

The prestigious Abu Dhabi Awards for Excellence in Government Performance represents and promotes excellence across
the Government of Abu Dhabi and the third edition of the annual event honoured 18 entities and individuals.

The awards were presented at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, National Security Adviser and Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi in front of a live audience of 800 guests including Sheikhs and government ministers, VVIP and VIPs,current and past recipients and their families & friends from across the UnitedArab Emirates.

Production for the event including scheduling, the conversion of ADNEC Hall 12 into a main auditorium and pre-function exhibition space and the installation of temporary production and technical facilities including show power; rigging; lighting, audio, backline and video systems; staging and decor; and outside broadcast facilities.

THE MOUSETRAP 60TH ANNIVERSARY FAR EAST TOUR - THAILAND

Bangkok, THAILAND

September 2013

Production Manager

Dame Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" holds numerous Guinness World Records First, including
the longest continuous run of any show in the world, and in 2013 celebrated its Diamond Jubilee,
60th year in the London West End; an astonishing twenty five thousand one hundred and fifty
performances in London alone.

As part of these Diamond Jubilee celebrations, productions were staged around the world
in over 40 countries featuring cast and artistic team from the London production. The Thailand
production was staged over four performances at the Aksara Theatre in Bangkok with the gala
premiere attended by the British Ambassador to Thailand and other VIP guests.

Production management for the Thailand production including scheduling, co-ordination of local
set construction, land freight requirements Bangkok-Singapore-KL for the SE Asianleg of the tour
and overall production management.

NISSAN CARS MANUFACTURING PLANT LAUNCH - MYANMAR

Nay Pyi Taw, MYANMAR

September 2013

Technical Co-ordination

A conference event staged at The Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar to mark
the announcement by Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nissan
Motor Co., Ltd. and Tan Chong Bdn Group Executive Deputy Chairman, Dato' Tan Heng
Chew of the approval of an exclusive license to manufacture and distribute Nissan
vehicles in Myanmar. The joint venture project, to construct an 80-acre (324,000 m2)
state-of-the-art industrial complex,will be the largest automobile manufacturing site
in the country with the capacity to produce over 10,000 units per year at full
production upon completion in 2015.

Local technical co-ordination and support for international event production company
client including the provision of full audio visual and translation equipment and services
from suppliers in Myanmar and Thailand.

SONICBANG BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013

Bangkok, THAILAND

August 2013

Production Manager - Rock Arena

The Sonicbang Bangkok International Music Festival was a 1 day international music festival
featuring major International, Regional and Thai artists and staged at Impact Indor Arena in
Bangkok with 15,000 in attendance and featured concert performances by Jason Mraz(USA),
Pet Shop Boys(UK), Placebo(UK), Pitbull(USA), Rain(S.Korea), Owl City(USA), Ash(UK), Miyavi (Japan)
, Far East Movement(USA), Slot Machine(Thailand), Sheppard(Australia), Epik High(S.Korea),
Flure(Thailand), Jam Project(Japan), Love Me Butch(Malaysia), Scandal(Japan)
and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu(Japan).

Production management for the Rock Arena and Stage inclusive of staging, rigging, lighting, audio,
video, backline, communications, health & safety provisions; provision of allrider technical
requirements for artists and management of the live event.

ABU DHABI GENERAL SECRETARIAT of the EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RAMADAN GATHERING

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE

July 2013

Project Director / Production Director

The 2nd annual Ramadan social gathering for all employees of Abu Dhabi Government under the General
Secretariat of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi and staged in each of the three regions of Abu Dhabi Emirate;
for 3,000 VVIPs & guests in Abu Dhabi ADNEC, 800 VVIPs & guests in Al Ain CEC and 500 VVIPs and guests
in a custom built venue at Madinat Zayed in Al Garbia.

The gathering included the creation of a custom built auditorium and reception area in each location with open
dinner buffet, staged entertainment programme including Quran readings, health lectures and interactive activities
for guests. The reception area included demonstrations of traditional cooking, a religious books library, a cultural
corner and exhibition stands by charity organizations, Etihad Airlines and Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.

Project direction and production management for the event in each location including all aspects of budget
preparation and control; client & venue liaison; technical management and planning; logistics & scheduling;
infrastructural specification and management for show power; rigging; lighting, audio, projection and tracking
video screen systems; staging and decor; and outside broadcast facilities.

BIN HARIB - AL GHAITH LADIES WEDDING

Dubai, UAE

March 2013

Project Director / Production Director

VIP society ladies wedding event for 1,000 guests staged at the Madinat Jumeirah
MPV Arena

Project direction and production management for the event including all aspects
of budget preparation and control; venue liaison; technical management
and planning; scheduling; infrastructural specification and management for show
power; rigging; lighting, audio, projection and tracking video screen systems; SFX;
staging and decor; and live film recording facilities.

SHAMS 1 Solar Power Plant Inauguration

Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE

March 2013

Project Director / Production Director

Shams 1 is located in the Western Desert Region of Abu Dhabi and was designed
and developed by Shams Power Company in a Dh2.2 billion joint venture between
Masdar (Abu Dhabi), Total (France) and Abengoa (Spain). The plant covers an
area of 2.5sqkm - equivalent to 285 football fields - incorporating the latest
in parabolic trough technology and features more than 258,000 mirrors mounted
on 768 tracking parabolic trough collectors making it the largest concentrated
solar power plant (CSP) in operation in the world.

The plant was officially inugurated by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nayhan President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the ceremony was attended by HH Sheikh
Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Other dignitaries present included Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Foreign Minister; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Interior; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Philippe Boisseau, President of marketing and services
and new energiesat Total and Santiago Seage, Chief Executive of Abengoa Solar.

In order to accommodate the event a 10,000sqm event site was created within undeveloped desert areas adjacent to the solar plant and transformed into a custom venue with sufficient
size and weight capacity for a 1,000 seat auditorium and exhibition space complete with all public and production facilities and infrastructure including a Royal majilis, heliport,car and coach
parking facilities and 1km access roadway. This was successfully accomplished in a total of 30 days from start date on site.

This brief required to be substantially supplemented 48hrs prior to the event with the additional development of 5,000sqm groundworks and the installation of additional custom facilities
and infrastructure to host a full meeting of the Abu Dhabi Government on site on the show day prior to the inauguration event. Project direction including all aspects of budget preparation and
control; client & venue liaison; logistics & scheduling; site & production infrastructural specification and planning and operations management.

Production direction included oversight of the advance preparation of the ground surface & access routes; the installation of temporary fencing, temporary structures, grandstand seating
structures, show & site power, site electrics, F&B facilities, offices and toilets, signage, communications, landscaping; full technical production for the multi-media stage presentation and exhibition
area; liaison with local and international suppliers re rigging, lighting, audio, video, staging and decor; outside broadcast facilities; and production management for the multi national creative and
production teams. Co-ordination of event services included F&B management, waste management, event security & stewarding, VIP car park management, medical & fire cover, etc.;
the implementation of health & safety practices and liaison re royal protocol and security requirements.

GEORGE MICHAEL & ALICIA KEYS " 25 Live in Abu Dhabi 2008 "

Abu Dhabi, UAE

December 2008

Site Manager

George Michael has enjoyed one of the most successful and enduring careers in the history of pop music, having sold over 110 million records worldwide and achieved seven US number one singles, 11 number one British singles and six number one albums. In the 25 years of his musical career, George Michael has also played at some of the biggest and most important concerts in history (Live Aid, the Nelson Mandela Freedom Concert and the Freddie Mercury Tribute), all in front of capacity audiences. The Abu Dhabi concert was the culmination of the 80 date 25Live World Tour.

Alicia Keys has built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments with over 20 million albums sold worldwide. Her signature hit "Fallin," sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and garnered five Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best R&B Album. Alicia's follow-up disc, 2004's The Diary of Alicia Keys, which is currently 7 times platinum, captured four Grammy Awards.

The event was the final concert of the critically acclaimed 25Live World Tour and broke the records previously set by Shakira (2006) and Robbie Williams (2006) respectively for the largest concert event and also the largest technical production to be staged in the history of the UAE.

The production was staged at Sheikh Zayed National Stadium for a total capacity audience of 30,000 and was the first stadium concert production to be successfully presented in the UAE

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management; including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, car parks, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc..

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KYLIE MINOGUE " X Tour Live in Dubai 2008 "

Dubai, UAE

November 2008

Production & Site Manager

The first ever performance in the Middle East by Kylie Minogue, the event was staged at Dubai Festival City at a custom built outdoor venue with a capacity audience of 14,000 in attendance. Prior to arriving in the UAE, the KylieX2008 Tour traveled to 21 countries playing to over half a million fans at 53 sold out shows. A reported 10million was spent in creating the tour production, with no less than eight full cast costume changes and costumes created by extravagant French designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management; including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, car parks, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc..

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QUEEN & PAUL RODGERS " Cosmos Rocks Tour - Live in Dubai 2008 "

Dubai, UAE

November 2008

Site Manager

The production was staged at Dubai Festival City in a custom built arena venue for a total capacity audience of 6,000 and involved a 100% change round of all stage and site infrastructure from the preceding Desert Rhythm Festival event.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management; including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, car parks, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc.

DUBAI DESERT RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2008

Dubai, UAE

October 2008

Production & Site Manager

The Dubai Desert Rhythm Festival was established in 2006 as an annual international, cross-cultural music festival with performances by major international and local artists. The 2008 event was staged at Dubai Festival City at a custom built outdoor site with 5,000 in attendance and featured Paul Weller, Kassav & The Wailers.

Advance production management and technical co-ordination for  artists and local production including staging, décor, light, sound, video,  backline, freight, local and international staffing, etc.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification,  co-ordination and management; including fencing & barriers, temporary  structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage,  communications, backstage and arena facilities,  F&B, public attractions and amenities, waste  management, health & safety provisions, sponsor requirements, venue liaison,etc..

All event scheduling and emergency  planning in conjunction with event operations management, venue, event  security, police and civil defense authorities.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA " Back to Basics Live in Abu Dhabi 2008 "

Dubai, UAE

October 2008

Site Manager

The production was staged in the grounds of the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in a custom built arena venue for a total capacity audience of 12,000.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management; including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, car parks, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc.

DUBAI BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL 2008

Dubai, UAE

October 2008

Production & Site Manager

The Back to School Festival was held in association with GEMS Education for children and teenagers aged 18 and under only and was the first of its kind to be presented in the Middle East, The event was staged at Dubai Festival City at a custom built outdoor site with 3,000 in attendance and featured Alien Ant Farm, local bands and performers from GEMS schools.

Advance production management and technical co-ordination for artists and local production including staging, decor, light, sound, video, backline, freight, local and international staffing, etc.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management; including fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public attractions and amenities, waste management, health & safety provisions, sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc.

All event scheduling and emergency planning in conjunction with event operations management, venue, event security, police and civil defence authorities.

BON JOVI - The Lost Highway Tour - Live in Abu Dhabi 2008

Abu Dhabi, UAE

May 2008

Site Manager

The opening concert in the European leg of The Lost Highway Tour and breaking the record previously set by Justin Timberlake for the largest concert event to be staged in the history of the capital of the UAE. The production was staged in the grounds of the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in a custom built arena venue for a total capacity audience of 17,000.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification,co-ordination and management including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, car parks, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc..

PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) CEO CHALLENGE 2008

Bangkok

April 2008

Production Manager

PATA CEO CHALLENGE 2008 : CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE

The inaugural PATA CEO Challenge was staged at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre in April 2008 for CEO and senior level executives from leading travel and tourism industry companies to share initiatives and inspire the industry to take action to counter the impacts of climate change.

The keynote speakers were :

Dr RK Pachauri (Chairman - UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize in conjunction with US Vice President Al Gore for alerting the world to the dangers of global warming) and Mr Geoffrey Lipman (Assistant Secretary-General United Nations World Tourism).

Featured speakers and panelists included :

Ms Michele McKenzie (President & CEO - Canadian Tourism Commission), Mr Wally Stone (Chairman Tourism - New Zealand), Mr Tony Tyler (CEO - Cathay Pacific), Mr Edwin Fuller (President and MD International - Marriott Hotels and Resorts), Mr Tony Wheeler (Founder - Lonely Planet), Mr Barry Humphrey (Director of External Affairs & Route Development - Virgin Atlantic Airlines), Mr Sonu Shivdasani (Chairman and CEO - Six Senses Resorts & Spas), Mr Peter Trautmann (COO - Munich Airport) and Mr Renton de Alwis (Chairman - Sri Lanka Tourism Board) among many others.

The event was moderated by Kristie Lu Stout (CNN International) and renowned journalist Michael Elliott, International Editor of TIME Magazine.

DUBAI URBAN DESERT FESTIVAL 2008

Dubai, UAE

April 2008

Production & Site Manager

The first Urban Desert Festival featuring some of the biggest names in hip hop, rap, funk and R&B artists. The event was staged at Dubai Festival City with 15,000 in attendance at a custom built outdoor site and featured Akon, Fat Joe, Kaspah & Ash ftr P., Black Violins, DJ Cutmaster Swift & DJ Ready D. Advance production management and technical co-ordination for artists and local production including staging, decor, light, sound, video, backline, pyrotechnics, fireworks, OB, freight, local and international staffing, etc.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management including fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public attractions and amenities, waste management, health & safety provisions, sponsor requirements, venue liaison,etc..

All event scheduling and emergency planning in conjunction with event operations management, venue, event security, police and civil defence authorities.

Concert photographs courtesy of Jit Sangalang.

DUBAI DESERT ROCK FESTIVAL 2008

Dubai

March 2008

Production & Site Manager

The Dubai Desert Rock Festival was established in 2004 and is the largest annual music festival in the Gulf drawing fans from throughout the region including Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait & Syria and featuring extreme sports activities as well as concert performances by major international and local rock artists. The 5th Anniversary event was staged over two days with 28,000 in attendance at a custom built outdoor site and featured Muse, Velvet Revolver, Korn, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Nervecell, Slapshock, Spoonfeedas, Julianna Down and Shamal winners, The Galeej Gurus. The event also featured the World premier of the Suspended Cocktail Bar, the Infusion Dance Tent, Calvin Klein Fragrances VIP Lounge, The Bonehead Fire Sculpture and the Lee Cooper cable slide among other attractions.

Advance production management and technical co-ordination for artists and local production including staging, decor, light, sound, video, backline, pyrotechnics, fireworks, OB, freight, local and international staffing, etc.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management including fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, plant equipment, toilets, signage, communications, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public attractions and amenities, waste management, health & safety provisions, sponsor requirements, venue liaison,etc..

All event scheduling and emergency planning in conjunction with event operations management, venue, event security, police and civil defense authorities.

The festival was forced to relocate to a new site 6 weeks prior to the event date requiring a complete revision of the layout and all related advance production arrangements.

Concert photographs courtesy of Jit Sangalang.

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SHAMAL - BATTLE FOR DUBAI ROCK FESTIVAL 2008

Dubai

March 2008

Production Manager

Shamal 'Battle of the Bands' is a unique cross cultural concert event integrated into Dubai Desert Rock Festival and featuring 11 rock bands from around the Middle East & Africa with the winner performing on the festival mainstage on both days of the festival. 2008 Finalists: Abhorred ( Dubai), Final Serenade (Saudi Arabia), The Hourglass (Syria), The Juice (India), Reign of Wrath (Abu Dhabi), Scarab (Egypt), Vandida (Iran), Dabyna (Nigeria), Winter's Embrace (Lebanon), Lounging Criminals (Kuwait) and Galeej Gurus (Winner : India)

Advance production management and technical co-ordination for artists and local production including staging, light, sound, backline, staffing, etc.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE " FutureSex/Love Tour " Live in Abu Dhabi 2007

Abu Dhabi, UAE

December 2007

Site Manager

The Future Sex/Love World Show was one of the top grossing tours of 2007 and the largest concert event in the history of the capital of the UAE. The production was staged in the grounds of the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in a custom built arena venue for a total capacity audience of 15,000.

Site layout and infrastructure planning, specification, co-ordination and management including gate layout, fencing & barriers, temporary structures, site electrics, power, toilets, signage, communications, radio outside broadcast, backstage and arena facilities, F&B, public amenities, waste management, health & safety provisions, VIP and sponsor requirements, venue liaison, etc..