Sound Division at MOBO Nominations 2009
Announcing that the 2009 MOBO Awards were to be held in Glasgow’s SECC – the first time out of London – was guaranteed to stir up much media excitement ahead of the artist nominations bash, held on Wednesday 26th August at The Crystal Rooms, Mayfair Hotel, in Central London.
Once again the Sound Division Group were to play their part in driving the atmosphere on the night, having been awarded the contract as the preferred supplier of technical sound production for the event.
Highlights included live performances from the UK’s 2009 Eurovision Finalist, R&B singing star, Jade Ewen – nominated for ‘Best British Newcomer’ - and Bashy, Grime/Hip Hop crossover artist, selected for ‘Best UK Act’ & ‘Best Album’ – ‘Catch Me If You Can’.
A QSC 2.5K two way, four box portable sound system was ground stacked, running through an Allen & Heath 24 channel mixing desk. Shure microphones and IEM were provided together with two QSC stage monitors, ensuring a ‘crystal clear’ sound in the Crystal Rooms, for audience and artists alike.
For Bashy’s performance, a DJ system was also rigged up on stage, consisting of the industry standard, Technics SL1210 turntables and Pioneer CDJ1000 CD decks linked through a Pioneer DJM909 mixer.
To light the stage area, a compact rig consisting of Source four profiles and spots, kept the artists’ high energy performance in full view right across the stage, wherever they chose to strut their stuff!
Head of Production for Sound Division, Will Flowers, engineered the event and was responsible for ensuring a smooth running evening. Sound Division MD, David Graham was particularly pleased, “We are always delighted to be asked to give technical support to an important, annual music industry event, as organised by the MOBO organisation. The nominations night created a real buzz for the forthcoming awards”.
August 2009