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1. White Light helps How to Academy to shine for inspirational events series at Central Hall Westminster

   12 March 2020 13:29 Leave a Comment

   

   The How to Academy is renowned for bringing some of the world’s most influential thought leaders and inspirational figures to a public stage, in a diverse programme of live events. London’s largest conference venue, Central Hall Westminster recently hosted two such events, as part of the ‘How to Understand Our Times’ series, in collaboration with the New York Times. As Central Hall’s in-house technical production partner, White Light (WL) provided the lighting and audio solutions for these important events.

   On 3^rd February, artist and activist Ai Weiwei joined Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth and journalist Helene Cooper to explore how human creativity can address global crises. Then on 10^th February, Nobel laureate, bestselling economist and columnist Paul Krugman appeared in conversation with Matthew d’Ancona.

   

   These high-profile names added to an impressive line-up of How to Academy debates, talks, conferences and intimate performances, previously held at Central Hall. Special guests including revered musicians Patti Smith and Pete Townshend and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, have taken to the Great Hall stage for these events.

   Alex Wright, WL’s Venue Sales Manager comments: “While the formats often differ somewhat, it is imperative that the lighting effects and audio distribution throughout the Great Hall are of a superior quality for each and every event. We work closely with the How to Academy and the Central Hall team to complement the onstage configuration and enhance the environment for the guests in attendance.”

   Sam Algranti, Chief Operations Officer at the How to Academy adds: “Our audiences travel from far and wide to attend our events and it’s hugely important that we select venues which befit the very high-profile nature of our special guests. The grandeur of Central Hall and its flexibility as a venue, combined with WL’s technical expertise in all event formats, really help us to deliver unforgettable, one-off experiences. We look forward to working with the teams on more events this year and beyond.”

2. White Light Provides Technical Solutions for PiXL Main Conference at Central Hall Westminster

   25 January 2018 15:00 Comments Off on White Light Provides Technical Solutions for PiXL Main Conference at Central Hall Westminster

   White Light recently delivered the complete technical solutions for the PiXL (Partners in Excellence) Main Conference, held at Central Hall Westminster on 18^th January.  The Conference marks another instance in which WL has worked with PiXL, with the technical solution experts frequently collaborating with the education organisation to deliver unforgettable events.

   WL’s initial brief from education experts PiXL was to make their events more ‘theatrical’. In response,  the company injected a totally fresh look and approach, focusing on its ethos that technology should complement a room rather than dominate it. WL worked closely with PiXL’s Operations Team to refine and develop the offering as their requirements for each event developed. Within the venue, WL has recently implemented a streaming solution that allows content to be sent from Central Hall Westminster’s Great Hall to various rooms around the venue, allowing PiXL’s events to be as interactive as possible.

   PiXL is a not-for-profit partnership of over 1,700 secondary schools and aims to share the best practice to raise standards and give students a better future and brighter hope. WL is the in-house supplier for technical equipment and AV support at Central Hall Westminster, one of five venues it currently provides in-house services for. PiXL has been a client of Central Hall Westminster for the last five years, delivering around 25 different events a year. The venue, in its prime location opposite Westminster Abbey, offers PiXL not only the large capacity of the stunning Great Hall, but also the versatility of the numerous break out rooms on offer.

   James Thurlow, Venue Technical Manager for WL, comments: “PiXL made good use of all the built-in technology available to them at the venue for the Main Conference. This included the large format projection, relay screens, and filming facilities in the Great Hall as well as laptops in all 13 break out rooms which have all been prepared with the client’s content. Support wise, we offered a full complement of AV technicians to run the main show, including backstage audio technicians to mic up presenters.

   He adds: “We also had a few floating technicians to assist clients in the breakout rooms. In addition to this, we always have a dedicated Project Manager on each event and this remains constant for all of the PiXL conferences throughout the year. Our aim is to provide a turnkey, effortless operation that is consistent for PiXL every time they come into the venue”.

   Moving into 2018, WL will look to expand its portfolio of managed venues, providing clients with the latest technology in event and conference production, complemented by the support of a dedicated production team.

   Photos courtesy of PiXL.