A decade after Becky Hill first topped the charts with her debut feature on Oliver Helden’s Gecko (Overdrive), three albums later and following a string of high-profile collaborations and solo successes, the dance stalwart finally embarked on her first UK and Ireland arena tour at the beginning of October. With the star known for her lively shows, for this sold-out arena run, the artist’s crew ramped up the production to another level, bringing fans even closer to the action with a club-like design and a revolving B-stage. TPi caught up with the crew at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro to get an insight into the hard work that goes into staging this ambitious show.
“There’s a reason why we call her Becky ‘Fucking’ Hill,” Production Manager, Matty Roberts began. “She is an incredible EDM artist, the show is amazing and it’s great to be here and involved.”
After taking a break from production managing in 2019, Roberts was convinced to take up the role by Tour Manager, Emily Holt. “I’m glad I had that time away from production management to focus on stage management instead – the reset was good for me,” Roberts enthused. “I didn’t commit to any artist until this tour. Emily convinced me to go back into production management and I’m glad she did.”
Roberts enlisted help from suppliers known to the camp, including Colour Sound Experiment, Vis-a-Vis Video, Adlib, Ox Event House, Fly By Nite, Phoenix Bussing, ER Productions, PixelMappers, Studio Moross and All Ten Fingers. “Everyone has slotted into the run so well,” Roberts reported. “They’ve been working with us and our budgets and have been absolutely brilliant from the top to the bottom.”
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Words: Alicia Pollitt
Photos: Luke Dyson and Oli Crump
