Tag Archive: Teenage Cancer Trust

1. White Light is Searching for Apollo at V & A Museum

   20 November 2017 09:36 Comments Off on White Light is Searching for Apollo at V & A Museum

   On Monday 13^th November, some of the biggest music acts of all time gathered at the Victoria and Albert Museum to see the unveiling of The Adoration Trilogy – Searching for Apollo. Created by acclaimed British Photographer Alistair Morrison and musician Roger Daltrey, Searching For Apollo is a piece of artwork which features photos of some of the greatest rock legends of all time. The historical photograph aims to support Daltrey’s charities, Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. As an approved supplier to the V & A Museum, White Light was called upon to provide the technical support on the evening.

   The event was overseen by WL’s Project Manager Phil Gladman. He comments: “The Adoration Trilogy – Searching For Apollo is a unique legacy photograph featuring over 70 of the most iconic music legends of the past five decades as street buskers. Our brief was to light the piece and ensure that it looked as magnificent as possible for its unveiling within the V & A”.

   The artwork is presented as a 4 x 5 metre altarpiece-style structure, with a jukebox at its base – allowing viewers to enjoy their favourite music whilst reflecting on this impressive contemporary art piece. As part of its brief, WL also had to create a support frame in which the piece could be positioned during its construction on site. Phil explains: “We had to supply and erect two scaff towers in order for the piece to be put into place. That said, due to the V & A being open to the public, we had to put half of this in during the morning and then later that evening before the event itself”.

   The evening took place in the Raphael Gallery with more than 350 people in attendance. These included music legends such as Ray Davies, Tom Jones, Paul Weller, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, Donovan and Ali Campbell.

   Following the drinks reception and unveiling of the piece, there was a live performance by Donovan, Joolz Jones and Danny Thompson. WL supplied the microphones, loud speakers and audio mixer for the live performances. WL also had to provide additional atmospheric lighting throughout the space.

   Phil comments: “Having frequently worked at the V & A Museum, we have an intimate knowledge of the various spaces within the building. As a result, whenever we are asked to work there, we are able to draw on this experience and ensure that any event achieves its potential; as seen on this occasion”.

   The artwork is the first in the Trilogy, with influential women musicians being featured in the second piece and the third work depicting today’s rising stars.

   Photos courtesy of Allan Jenkins and Steve Gregson.

2. White Light Boldly Goes to SF Ball for Teenage Cancer Trust

   13 February 2017 09:22 Comments Off on White Light Boldly Goes to SF Ball for Teenage Cancer Trust

   Now in its 23rd year, the SF Ball is an annual event that brings together film lovers, sci-fi fans and an array of special guests. Attended by hundreds of people, the event raises vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. This year it took place at the Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton and White Light was one of the sponsors.

   The SF Ball 23 took place on 3rd – 5th February. Anne Lindup, Director of SF Ball Limited, states: “Science Fiction teaches us to accept others and challenges us to execute a better future for all. We have taken these philosophies and moulded the SF Ball to help many charities, in particular the Teenage Cancer Trust, for twenty-three years”.

   Following on from last year, WL once again sponsored the occasion. Bryan Raven, WL’s Managing Director, comments: “The SF Ball is a fantastic event that raises money for an extremely worthy cause. As a company, we try and support events like this as often as we can as it allows us to draw on our own resources in order to help others”.

   As part of its sponsorship, WL supplied a range of technical equipment which included lighting, desks and cabling to ensure that the event had the complete production support required.

   Each day of the classic convention featured Q&A’s, professional photography and autograph sessions, activities, challenges and art/fiction competitions. There was also an emporium of merchandise and collectables available for sale and an exhibition hall which contained full-size Daleks. Guests included Chris Barrie (Red Dwarf), Roger Ashton-Griffiths (Game of Thrones), Terry Molloy (Dr Who), Gates McFadden and Patti Yasutake (both Star Trek).

   Since 2009, the SF Ball has raised nearly £30,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The SF Ball also prides itself on its equal opportunities policy, welcoming anyone to enjoy the festivities; indiscriminate of disability or background.

   

   Andrew Keates, PR & Press Liaison for the SF Ball, comments: “We are extremely grateful to WL for once again supporting our event. This year, we managed to raise over £5,000; all of which will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust”.

   The SF Ball marks another charity event that WL has supported, following its previous work with Save the Children, Macmillan Cancer Support, Children on the Edge and The Make A Difference Trust.

   Bryan adds: “The SF Ball offers the perfect combination: it brings together people with a shared passion while at the same time raises vital funds for charity. We are proud to be associated with such a fantastic event”.

   Photos courtesy of johngreygrey.