ON THE ROAD: AC/DC
Synergy 2.5 MD-X SDI console. and corners needed to get around this uniquely
“We’re barely using 25% of the Synergy’s shaped stage. There is a lot of history within the
capabilities because we don’t have that many AC/DC team. We know we can rely on the Mojo
inputs. We’re not even using media servers,” team and we like to stick with what we know is
said Duque. “Instead, we have Virtual VTR the best system.”
media controller that is run by a pair of Macs, Other crew contributing to the Black Ice tour
and we’re definitely kept on our toes during the include security director Bob Wein, head rigger
show!” Chad Koehler, head carpenter Denny Rich, lead
Duque is joined in the video world by truck driver Sean Robinson, amp tech Rick St.
engineer Kevin Tokunaga and colleagues Angelo Pierre and head merchandiser Nick Jones.
Bartolome, Greg Santos and Gabe Lopez. The supplier roll call is rounded off by AAA
Communcations (radios), Beat The Street
KEEPING SAFE (buses), Transam (trucking), Sound Moves
Mojo Barriers has supplied 100m of its (freight), CAT Entertainment (power) and Music
proprietary black aluminium barriers for the By Appointment (travel).
main front of stage barrier and FOH mix AC/DC’s Black Ice tour arrives in the UK
position for all dates on the European tour. and Ireland next month and will cover Europe
On the first night in Europe, at Oslo’s once again in May and June when an expanded
Telenor Arena, Mojo’s new intelligent turnstile stadium production will tour with three 30m
Gatekeeper system was deployed as the new wide Super Roof systems from Stageco amongst
venue management and promoters were keen an additional 10 trucks’ worth of kit.
to ensure a safe, regulated crowd flow on to the TPi
arena floor through one entrance. Main photography by Diana Scrimgeour
Said Opie: “Mojo Barriers give us a high Additional images: Mark Fisher,
quality system and they have all the specials Rob Harries & Steve Jennings
BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE BLACK ICE TOUR
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