Exhibitions, Festivals, World Cups, Galas, Olympic Games, Conferences, Outdoor and indoor Installations, Sport Events, Formula One Races, A Royal Wedding, TV-productions, Congresses and much more.
At Mediatec, 2010 has been a busy year, we have provided around 7 000 projects involving turn-key solutions in the field of sound, lighting and AV-technology for outdoor and indoor events worldwide to demanding clients.
However, we are looking forward to an even more interesting 2011, and we would like to thank all our existing clients and stakeholders for this year.
From everyone at Mediatec we wish you a happy 2011.
For the fifth year in a row Mediatec is delivering the technology for the “Christmas movie” shown on Götaplatsen in Gothenburg.
The Christmas movie is projected onto the 1500 square meter façade of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, with nine strong projectors using a watch out solution to create one surface.
On top of that 7 lamps are installed on top of the roof, on above each of the 7 valves. These lamps are also part of the solution we provide and also add on to the experience for the audience.
This is the biggest façade projection in Sweden and it is a spectacular light and film experience in which the whole Götaplatsen is light up in a colorful scenario.
Mediatec has worked with Christmas at Liseberg since 2001, which is the biggest Christmas market in Scandinavia, with around 500 000 visitors yearly.
The park i decorated with thousands of lamps, which can be seen in trees, in the lakes, and outside the buildings and attractions. Mediatec is delivering technology, light design and technical project management to several areas within the park.
The technology used are 180 conventional armatures, about 130 rgb armatures, as well as special armatures and intelligent lighting.
On Monday November 15th the Swedish “Football Gala” took place at Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, for the 16th time. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was awarded the most prestigious prize, Guldbollen, for the fifth time. The gala could be seen on TV4 as well as live streamed on Aftonbladet’s website.
Mediatec supplied all the event technology for the stage, and was also appointed as Host Broadcaster.
Fotbollsgalan is a good case showing how Mediatec supplies both event technology; such as light, sound, projectors and LED screens from our Business Area Solutions, as well as high-end broadcasting services from our business area Broadcast. This included among others a mobile production unit, wireless camera links, camera rails, camera cranes, live feeds by fiber, live streaming and a large camera team.
And first and foremost, our dedicated workforce; in total 50 people working together with various tasks to ensure a successful and safe delivery.
For more information about this event and the specific technology used, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Business Area Solutions: Joakim.Valfridsson@mediatecgroup.com
Business Area Broadcast: Claude.Houdet@mediatecgroup.com
On October 31 the World Expo in Shanghai closed after six months of operation. It has attracted over 70 million visitors. The Swedish pavilion highlights the theme "Spirit of Innovation and has had over three and a half million visitors. 2300 official delegations have visited the Swedish Pavilion and over 450 cultural performances have been held below its roof.
Mediatec has been on site in Shanghai during the entire period of Expo 2010, and our role has been to supply our clients in the pavilion, and at other locations in Shanghai, with production management and media technology, such as lighting, sound and AV for the exhibition and VIP areas. We have also helped major Swedish corporations on site with planning and execution of conferences, supplying AV-technology, interpreter systems and 3D- stereoscoping. Mediatec’s presence has been highly appreciated by these companies.
During a ceremony at the World Expo on Saturday October 30, the International Expo Organization, BIE, awarded a number of pavilions for outstanding operations. Sweden's pavilion won gold for its exhibition which we believe honors us as well, being supplier of technology, which is an important part of the exhibition design. This projects truly shows how we deliver cutting edge technology and unparalleled technical project management, in short; tailor made solutions to meet our clients’ demands.
For more information about this project, we welcome you to contact one of our project managers; Mårten Fellbom, Johan Hagsjö or Daniel Jonzon at firstname.lastname@mediatecgroup.com
Paris motor show (Le Mondial Automobile ) opened for the press at the 2nd of october, and will be running for the public until the 17th of october.
In Paris, Volvo Cars displayed the new sports wagon V60 to the public for the first time, alongside with the sporty R-Design version of both the S60 sedan and the V60.
During the press conference in the Volvo stand, Stefan Jacoby emphasised the importance of electrification. Present in the stand was the Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric, a sporty car that runs purely on electricity and has a range of 150 kilometres on a single charge.
By order of Volvo Mediatec supplies synchronized and interactive video on high resolution led screens, moving and static lightning, sound and a full IT infrastructure for the Volvo stand.
Mediatec also provided all the equipment for Stefan Jacobys first press conference at a motor show.
By order of Ericsson, Mediatec supplied live satellite and fiber transmissions between seven countries around the world and the live stream from the State of the Planet event in New York.
Mediatec will be on site in Shanghai during the entire period of Expo2010, our role being to supply our clients in the pavilion and at other locations in Shanghai with production management and equipment. Last mission was to Vinnova with HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and vice-deputy prime minister Maud Olofsson, as speakers.
On May 1st the world expo in Shanghai opened for its six months of operation. Expo2010 is the largest event of its kind so far and it is estimated that it will attract over 70 million visitors. The Swedish pavilion highlights the theme "Spirit of Innovation" and on the opening day it was inaugurated by the Swedish Minister for Trade, Dr. Ewa Björling.
Mediatec is proud to support Swedish participation in the event with media technology for the exhibition and VIP areas of the pavilion. In cooperation with our client Springtime, Mediatec supplied lighting, sound and AV design together with installation for the exhibition areas where an estimated 5 million guests will learn about Sweden over the next 6 months. For the VIP areas where partners and sponsors of the Swedish pavilion will hold meetings and marketing activities, Mediatec is responsible for the sophisticated AV system for presentations, receptions and events.
Mediatec will be on site in Shanghai during the entire period of Expo2010, our role being to supply our clients in the pavilion and at other locations in Shanghai with production management and equipment.
"On March 25, State of the Planet 2010 will bring together the world's most influential and innovative thinkers and leaders in a wide range of fields—from many academic disciplines to media, government, policy and business spheres — to tackle critical issues facing the world.
Around the world, people will be able to participate via webcast and interactive elements. And at event sites in Beijing, New Delhi, London and Nairobi, speakers and attendees will be directly linked to the international debate, moderated from New York" (www.stateoftheplanet.org).
By order of Ericsson, Mediatec supplies live satellite and fiber transmissions between seven countries around the world and the live stream from the State of the Planet event in New York.
This years Golden Wheel (Gyllene Hjulet) gala was the thirteenth to celebrate the best sponsorship and event projects. Like last year, Mediatec was total solutions provider of technology with focus on stage decoration, which mainly comprised digital material harmonised with camera production.
Over two days, more than a hundred people visited the new Mediatec Globe Studios at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. The studio is 120 sq.m in size and together with Annexet, Globe, Hovet and Söderstadion venues, Mediatec delivers HD productions for our clients.
As well as the studio, the latest in Live-3D technology was demonstrated, as was Green Meeting (Gröna Möten) with Mediatec’s Arena Network which amongst other functions, links Sweden’s major arenas and several international points.
At the end of December 2009, the Christmas play ’In the time of Santa’ was performed in Sollentuna Square just outside Stockholm. On the facade of the town hall, a 40 metre image montage was displayed while the rest of the facade was lit and coloured to harmonise with the projection. Music and sound effects were played through a 4.1 system.
The annual Motor Show in Geneva is now running. Over the Press Days, Mediatec provided technical equipment (light, sound and screens) to the press conference for the new Volvo S60.
On the 24th of February, the new E-hall at the Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Centre was inaugurated. To strengthen relations and the centre’s brand, clients were invited to an inspiring event that showcased the centre’s characteristics and flexibility. 900 participants experienced the new hall through four themes arranged by Boden & Co Kommunikation AB with Mediatec as total solutions supplier of sound, lighting, picture and camera technology and crew.
Beyond the Meetings of today
The meetings industry’s first “Mega freeze mob’ was arranged in conjunction with insights and studies into the future of meetings and information. Mediatec also presented technology for virtual meetings in which a person is ‘moved’ from one place to another in 1:1 scale. This was visualised through actors who performed the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet.
Beyond Entertainment
Dance group Bounce served up a suggestive show of world-class standard featuring Trampwall, Schizo and Stage Drop, amongst others. Lighting design expressed itself through 46 moving units and was devised by Mediatec’s Christian Irestad.
Beyond Interaction
In an unfurnished room where the atmosphere was delivered through wall projections, an MJ (Mood Jockey) created an event together with participants.
Beyond Conventional
A 60 metre stage through the entire venue, film and TV furniture from the SVT warehouse, modern backdrops, plexi-seating, luxurious chandeliers and interesting ornaments gave guests a dining environment far removed from that of an ordinary event. Entertainment was provided by 5 unconventional acts, all with the signature of Stina Oscarsson and Viktoria Dahlborg. A visual communication of form, colour and artistry.
Want to find out more? Contact Richard Lindroth on +46 702 603 117
In the last week of January, it was time once again for Choice Hotels Winter Conference (VK 2010). Mediatec supplied video technology and crew to three sections at the Globe Arena in Stockholm.
Every year the Swedish state’s gaming concern Svenska Spel highlight their most successful franchises with an annual conference and gala dinner. For the first time, Mediatec were chosen as supplier for this event with full technical responsibility. In other words, pictures, LED, lighting, sound, rigging, OB, operators and designers.
Minnesota were the agency / producers of the event.
Swedish Heroes is the gala where everyday heroes are in focus. Quite simply, ordinary people who do something extraordinary to help others. This can be courageous, humane or an act of civil kindness. At a ceremony held at Circus in Stockholm in December, prizes were awarded for Swedish Heroes Citizen, Child Hero and Guardian Angel, amongst others. For this event, Mediatec delivered screens, lighting, TV production, crew booking, link cameras and transmission.
For the fifteenth successive year, the Swedish football season ended with the Football Gala where prizes for the season were awarded. For Mediatec, the gala involves a full-service solution including screens, lighting, PA system, TV production, crew booking, link cameras and transmission.
From the Skybar at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Stockholm, TV show ‘Förkväll’ (Early Evening) is broadcast every weekday evening. Journalist Elisabeth Höglund, dance instructor Carin da Silva and former Miss Universe Yvonne Ryding present the show which focuses on fashion, beauty, health, design, relationships and popular culture.
Since the start of season 2 in October 2009, Mediatec has supplied studio and control room technology as well as lighting, crew booking and broadcast transfer.
European Development Days is an annual event organised by the European Commission and the country currently holding the EU presidency. The organisation works to develop more effective development aid, to create a global coalition against poverty and to reach the millennium goals. Delegates from 125 countries are represented together with 4 000 participants and 1 500 organisations who together, strive to develop a society based on equality. For the event, Mediatec delivered a complete solution including translation system, delegate microphones and technology.
For the 13th successive year, the Faddergalan was broadcast live on TV4, with the aim of creating awareness and action to help children at risk. The gala is a co-operation between TV4 and children’s rights organization Plan Sverige. This year’s theme was children’s rights and the gala highlighted the fact that the Children’s Convention was 20 years old.
On stage artists including Paul Potts, Melody Gardot, Markus Krunegård and Carola provided entertainment. Mediatec supplied a total solution including screens, lighting, TV production, crew booking, link cameras and satellite transmission.
Mediatec Group is one of Europe’s largest corporations working with technical solutions for event and television productions. Our idea is to supply the right technology and to make sure everything works.
