PLASA Rigging Conference, 10-11 September 2012

Morning tea, coffee served

Welcome & introduction

Presented by:
Matthew Griffiths, PLASA; Chris Higgs, Rigging Conference Content Consultant

Opening presentation

Roy will open the conference, sharing experiences of the challenges of rigging in arenas in the 60’s and 70’s and his continuing work in early concert touring. Roy will give us insights into the reasons behind many of the techniques that riggers starting out in the industry today take for granted, including the inverted hoist, the basket technique and other familiar methods of rigging.

Presented by:
Roy Bickel

Panellists:
N/a

Mid-morning tea, coffee served

Common practice

There is a wide variation between the codes of practice for rigging from venue to venue, even within the EU where it could be standardised. The 2011 conference seemed to unofficially mandate us to develop this idea. This session will explore the realities of rigging practice rather than the regulatory aspects.

Presented by:
Rinus Bakker and Roy Schilderman ARGH, Holland

Panellists:
Cris Giavedoni, Chris Bottger, Bill Sapsis, Marc Hendriks

Qualifications update

PLASA's European Qualifications, Manager Michele Enright and Director of Skills, Lori Rubenstein will present a brief outline of the opportunities and challenges which have arisen for both rigging certification programmes in the last year, and will incorporate international interest and what is required in terms of resources such as subject-matter experts, leadership, staff, money and equipment.

Presented by:
Michele Enright, Qualifications Manager, PLASA; Lori Rubinstein, Director of Membership, Skills, Standards and Technical, PLASA

Panellists:
N/a

Lunch served

Dynamic loads in rigging

As the complexities and demands of today’s touring productions continue to increase and demand more from both rigging and riggers, Nick’s presentation will attempt to quantify snatch load magnification and then introduce design codes to put a perspective on the loads we apply to buildings and structures.

Presented by:
Nick Barnfield, Showquip, Technical Director

Panellists:
Bill Sapsis, Matze Moeller, Neil Darracott, Amedeo Guizzi

Afternoon tea, coffee served

Performer Flying & Aerial Performance

The popularity of performer flying and circus or physical theatre has never been greater. A panel comprising safety advisors, flying directors and aerial performance riggers will join Robert Dean of ZFX Inc. to discuss, debate and clarify issues as diverse as regulations, safety, certification, appropriate supporting structures, rigging and harnesses.

Presented by:
Robert Dean, ZFX Inc., Founder

Panellists:
Ges Webb, Gert Jan Brouwer, Ted Moore

Close

All delegates invited to attend PLASA Awards for Innovation Ceremony at the PLASA 2012 Central Bar in Earls Court One.