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Protec takes on the weather at the Mother Of The Nation Festival
Working for Flash Entertainment on the Main Stage, the team faced considerable challenges, not only in reinforcing such a wide performance package, but in mitigating factors outside their control, notable the weather.
Spread across ten days – and more than a kilometre of Abu Dhabi’s corniche – the Mother of the Nation Festival (MOTN) celebrates, commemorates and honours the inspirational values of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak.
Via a number of diverse activity zones, the festival again created an entertaining and highly interactive atmosphere, including educational activities, exhibitions and performance, inviting families and individuals from all walks of life to help preserve the Emirati heritage.
Based on their success in the inaugural year, Protec were again engaged to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated technology package –including rigging, and an array of backline from drum kits to keyboards –under the project management of James Lakin.
Working for Flash Entertainment on the Main Stage, his team faced considerable challenges, not only in reinforcing such a wide performance package, but in mitigating factors outside their control, notably the weather.
MOTN expanded to five different zoned areas this year: The Happiness Zone offered exhibits of art and exciting activities, inspired by HH Sheikha Fatima’s commitment to fostering future generations through initiatives in which they may learn and grow. Progress was dedicated to interactive experiences and installations, engaging visitors with innovative concepts. Beach Dining was located throughout the central stretch of the Festival, with the Food & Beverage Zone’s restaurants, food trucks and stalls providing visitors with flavours from the UAE and around the world. Pavilion provided a tribute to the accomplishments of the Mother of the Nation, and a reflection on the enduring legacy of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. Finally, bridging international culture with the quintessential urban experience, The Souq offered visitors a traditional retail experience inspired by the rich heritage and cultural exchange.
For the Happiness Zone Protec were engaged by production company HQ Worldwide Shows, and were tasked with providing an array of illumination – uplighting the trees and giant flower sculptures, as well as one of the domes, the arts and crafts area and the Jeep tour. They also provided complementary sound reinforcement.
Main Stage lighting was specified by Flash International and was based largely around Clay Paky Prima Mythos, A.LEDA K20 B-EYE / A.LEDA K10 B-EYE and Prima Super Sharpy –all controlled by grandMA 2 Full Size and grandMA2 Lite desks.