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

Mid-morning tea, coffee served

Rigging policy

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. This session will explore the realities of rigging practice rather than the regulatory aspects.

Lunch served

Dynamic loads in rigging

The use of hoists and winches adds force to a load path. We’ll look at how this affects the forces in a system and how these forces need to be accounted for.

Afternoon tea, coffee served

Breakout sessions (TBA)

Breakout sessions are planned - watch this space if you are involved with performer flying or physical theatre/circus rigging

Close

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