Thoughts about the new stage design? + Rolling Stone re: T H E C L A W

[VintagePunk]

this was at the TWA dome back in 97

Cool. You post just made me realize that we can watch what's happening on the field at Rogers, and that it would be neat to watch the set-up/dismantling of the stage from Hard Rock, or something. I'll try to remember to check it out.

 

[mirrorballman]

Huge support, sweet Jesus. No wonder they said the BiggerBang stage could fit underneath the whole thing

 

[adypole]

I'm guessing they'll put some sort of fabric over that ugly as hell metal thing?

 

[Silence]

How long the 360 stage is going to take to set up.

Anyone have any idea how long the 360 stage is going to take to set up?


Mark

Check your areas arena calanders everyone. Here in BC they have 6 days set aside as U2 concert move in days

BC Place: Events Calendar click on October at the top.

 

[VintagePunk]

Only 4 days open prior to the first show at Rogers in Toronto.

 

[u2wedge]

I'm guessing they'll put some sort of fabric over that ugly as hell metal thing?

I thought it looked pretty good powder coated. But in all the mock ups, it does look like a cloth type covering will be used.

 

[bizkitgto]

I thought it looked pretty good powder coated. But in all the mock ups, it does look like a cloth type covering will be used.

I'm sure it'll light up and change color's too.

 

[ouizy]

As an architect, the steel photos are making me drool.

I actually think what we have seen does not look that large. It looks like one of the bases of the claw where the truss splits in two directions.

I think we all need to hope it simply gets painted (or powder coated) black with no fabric covering. That way it would disappear when the lights go down. The fabric would be a hinderance.

I actually thought they might be using standard tower crane segments for the legs, but these seem to be custom fabricated.

 

[kramwest1]

As an architect, the steel photos are making me drool.

I actually think what we have seen does not look that large. It looks like one of the bases of the claw where the truss splits in two directions.

I think we all need to hope it simply gets painted (or powder coated) black with no fabric covering. That way it would disappear when the lights go down. The fabric would be a hinderance.

I actually thought they might be using standard tower crane segments for the legs, but these seem to be custom fabricated.

I work with architects and building product manufacturers. Architects are the most educated and highly licensed professionals in the U.S., more than even doctors.

So,

(I'm headed to the AIA National Convention on Wed.)

I vote for a flat black coating. Can they powder coat parts that large or would that be more of an electrostatic thing?


Mark

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

just to give us another sense of scale, here is an image of The Bigger Bang stage:

File:ABiggerBangTwickenham1.JPG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It's supposed to fit under the crab? damn

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i saw the bigger bang tour and that stage was massive... if it can fit underneath the claw, well... that's big.

 

[Ronnie269]

Anybody think Bono will climb up on the claw? like the good ol' days,

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I certianly hope not

 

[LemonMelon]

Anybody think Bono will climb up on the claw? like the good ol' days,

I would be impressed if Bono could walk across the stage without running out of breath. Dayum.

 

[last unicorn]

I would be impressed if Bono could walk across the stage without running out of breath. Dayum.

He's in fine form, believe me

BUT:

Anybody think Bono will climb up on the claw? like the good ol' days,

Umm, no, not THAT fine, actually

 

[ouizy]

I work with architects and building product manufacturers. Architects are the most educated and highly licensed professionals in the U.S., more than even doctors.

So,

(I'm headed to the AIA National Convention on Wed.)

I vote for a flat black coating. Can they powder coat parts that large or would that be more of an electrostatic thing?


Mark

Ah - cool.

Yes - they can powder coat it - the difficulty is that as it is toured, the paint will no doubt chip and it will be hard to re-powder coat it in-situ.

I am sure they will use a flat black spray that they can touch up throughout the tour.

 

[glamourgirl]

how funny is that, the stage is build in Belgium, but they're not coming to Belgium for the tour. Thank you U2.

 

[bizkitgto]

I work with architects and building product manufacturers. Architects are the most educated and highly licensed professionals in the U.S., more than even doctors.

So,


Mark

HAHAHAHAHA According to George Costanza: there is NOTHING higher - than architect.

 

[Dragonfave]

U2 360 tour Set Design: Behind The Scenes Sneak Preview

Designer Willie Williams shared with Live Design this behind-the scenes look at the building of the set for the upcoming U2 360° tour. This shot from April 15 shows an inverted section of the main support structure, currently under construction at StageCo in Wechter, Belgium. Williams notes that test builds of the structure commence May 12, while simultaneous test builds of the video screen, designed by Chuck Hoberman and Frederic Opsomer, take place in the Antwerp Sportpalais, while the main stage is being built at Tait Towers in Lititz, PA. “And it's all very big,” says Williams.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates regarding the design and build of U2’s highly anticipated tour.

GET HYPE!

 

[RedRocksU2]

I actually got excited by this info.

 

[kramwest1]

how funny is that, the stage is build in Belgium, but they're not coming to Belgium for the tour. Thank you U2.

That's got to be a decent economic stimulus for Belgium though.

Consolation prize?


I know some Iron Workers who'd like some work these days.


Mark

 

[kramwest1]

Now that I think about it...what do they do about lightning protection on outdoor stages?

There was lightning in Sydney for Popmart without a problem, but the spike in the center of the Claw (the Bonor) seems like a lightning rod itself.


Mark

 

[last unicorn]

how funny is that, the stage is build in Belgium, but they're not coming to Belgium for the tour. Thank you U2.

They aren't coming to my county either. Maybe parts of the stage will be built here as well.

 

[ouizy]

Now that I think about it...what do they do about lightning protection on outdoor stages?

There was lightning in Sydney for Popmart without a problem, but the spike in the center of the Claw (the Bonor) seems like a lightning rod itself.


Mark

Good question and it is something that is always thought about. I know all stages are grounded, I am just not sure what neutral metal where they conenct the wires under the stage to.

I remember reading a story about a band that did not ground their stage and the whole thing created an electrical field during a rain storm because of the equipment, not lighting , and they had to call the show.

 

[subnet]

in Toronto they have this grounding issue covered.... stage gets grounded to nearby CN Tower

 

[jpbono]

you want more???

 

[bfloxng]

you want more???

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

 

[waynetravis]

Oooooh!

 

[mama cass]

you want more???

do you reckon we could climb that thing?

 

[Dragonfave]