Accrington’s iMEP goes global for US debut of world famous Rock & Metal Concert
Accrington based iMEP, specialists in “International Music Event Production”, recently starred in the US debut of world renowned musical concert, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight.
The concert, which features a band of classical musicians performing the biggest rock and metal songs of all time and experienced sell out tours in the UK and across Europe, took place at Palladium Times Square in New York last November.
iMEP were brought in to fully manage the event production in a turnkey operation including staging, lighting, sound, special effects, monitor engineers, backline technicians and more.
Not only does the concert feature classic rock and metal tracks from the last 40 years including Metallica, AC/DC, Guns ‘N’ Roses and Led Zeppelin, but also a spectacular display of candles, floating lanterns, giant headbanging puppets and much more, all of which required the highest level of attention to detail from the LS Music Studios team.
Eddy O’Brien, CEO of iMEP, said: “It was an absolute honour to play such a pivotal role in one of the most world renowned concerts in the world. For them to choose an #AmazingAccrington business is incredible!
“The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight event is first class entertainment featuring hugely talented musicians and having enjoyed sell out tours around Europe, there was big pressure to deliver in what was the first tour to the US.
“As a team we thrived from the occasion and continued to showcase our work on the international stage.”
Offering everything from lighting, sound, staging and special effects, to fully managed music and theatre event production, iMEP regularly work with stars around the world including Ed Sheeran, John Bishop, Chris Brown and many more.
They also recently donated thousands of pounds worth of auction prizes for the Mayor’s Charity Ball in Hyndburn, including football hospitality at Old Trafford and concert tickets at the AO Arena.
You can learn more about The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, here: www.the-rock-orchestra.com
