For the Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City Dubai, Evolution Technical was appointed by AGB Events to fabricate and install three large-scale public art installations by renowned Emirati artists. Each artwork combined creative vision with structural engineering, custom fabrication and integrated lighting, requiring close collaboration between artists, designers and technical specialists to bring each concept to life.

The Challenge

Each installation presented its own engineering and logistical requirements. Large-scale fabricated structures had to be designed for outdoor environments, safely transported to site and installed within a compressed programme. Lighting systems needed to integrate seamlessly into the artwork while remaining discreet, weather-resistant and reliable throughout the festival. Structural stability, public safety and precise installation were critical across all three pieces.

The Solution

Evolution fabricated and installed three bespoke artworks, each engineered to meet the artist's vision while complying with international structural and safety standards.

Minaret 2.0 by Abdullah Al-Mullah featured a custom 1,000kg steel structure with geometric acrylic elements and reflective finishes, mounted on a two-ton counterweighted base. Integrated RGBW lighting was programmed to reflect the five daily prayer times through carefully choreographed colour transitions.

Musk Spectre by Dr. Najat Makki consisted of seven interconnected steel forms spanning approximately 180 square metres. Wrapped in stretch tulle fabric and illuminated with RGBW lighting, the installation created immersive shadow effects while being securely anchored within engineered sand-filled foundations.

Afterlife by Maitha Hamdan featured a six-metre-high cylindrical steel structure enclosed within a 360-degree LED light curtain, creating an immersive illuminated sculpture that transformed throughout the evening.

Delivery Highlights 

• Fabrication and installation of three large-scale public artworks.
• Custom structural steel fabrication and engineered foundations.
• Integrated RGBW architectural lighting systems.
• 360° LED light curtain installation.
• Weatherproof lighting integration for outdoor operation.
• Oversized transport logistics and site installation.
• Structural engineering and safety compliance.

Outcome

Delivered on schedule for the festival opening, the installations successfully combined contemporary art with technical innovation, creating immersive experiences that celebrated Dubai's culture, heritage and artistic creativity. Through custom fabrication, integrated lighting and precise installation, Evolution transformed each artistic concept into a durable public installation while demonstrating expertise in complex scenic engineering and large-scale outdoor production.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

AGB Events

Venue

Expo City Dubai

Evolution Technical:

Integrated RGBW Lighting • Laser Setup • Laser Haze • Custom Lighting Programming • Lighting Control • Power & Data Integration • Technical Installation • System Testing & Commissioning • Project Logistics

Evolution Scenic:

Custom Fabrication • Structural Steel Fabrication • Acrylic Fabrication • Reflective Finishes • Engineered Bases & Counterweights  •  Scenic Installation • Structural Safety Compliance

Set against the backdrop of SailGP Abu Dhabi, the Mubadala X SailGP Leadership Event brought together senior stakeholders, partners and invited guests to celebrate the announcement of Mubadala's sponsorship of the Brazil SailGP Team.

Hosted inside a purpose-built temporary structure, the event combined executive presentations, brand storytelling and networking in a premium setting.

To support the occasion, Evolution was responsible for delivering the complete technical production, creating an environment where every presentation, announcement and guest interaction was supported by dependable audiovisual technology.

The Challenge

Transforming a temporary venue into a polished executive event space required far more than installing audiovisual equipment. Every production element had to work together to create an environment that felt permanent, professional and aligned with the SailGP brand.

The programme relied on uninterrupted presentations, high-quality video playback and clear speech reinforcement, while the venue also included dedicated hospitality and family areas that required their own technical infrastructure. Working within a temporary build meant carefully coordinating power, rigging, communications and AV networking to ensure every system performed reliably throughout the event.

The Solution

A tailored production system was developed to meet the event's unique operational requirements. Professional audio, LED screen, lighting, rigging and communications were combined into a single production environment that supported both formal presentations and guest hospitality.

From the main presentation stage to the outside lounge, every technical element was designed to enhance the guest experience while remaining unobtrusive. Behind the scenes, robust power distribution, fibre connectivity and crew communications ensured the production team maintained complete control throughout the event.

Delivery Highlights 

• Delivered complete technical production for the leadership event.
• Installed a 4.5m × 2m 2.6mm LED screen with 4K processing.
• Managed content playback and switching using an Aquilon RS1 presentation system.
• Supplied Yamaha QL5 digital mixing consoles and L-Acoustics professional audio systems.
• Deployed Shure wireless microphones and DPA headset microphones for presenters.
• Installed Clear-Com FreeSpeak II wireless communications for production teams.
• Designed stage and ambient lighting using Chauvet fixtures, Astera lighting and ChamSys control.
• Engineered Litec truss systems.
• Installed temporary power distribution and AV fibre infrastructure across the venue.
• Managed installation, live operation and technical support throughout the event.

Outcome

The event provided a refined setting for the announcement of Mubadala's partnership with the Brazil SailGP Team, supported by reliable audiovisual systems and carefully coordinated technical operations.

Presentations, brand content and guest experiences flowed effortlessly throughout the programme, allowing the focus to remain on the occasion rather than the technology behind it.

The project demonstrated Evolution's ability to transform temporary venues into premium event environments that meet the expectations of international brands, executive audiences and global sporting organisations.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Mubadala

Evolution Technical:

Delivered the complete technical production, including professional audio, LED displays, presentation systems, lighting, rigging, communications, fibre networking, temporary power infrastructure and on-site technical operations.

Evolution Events:

Managed production planning, client coordination and on-site event delivery, ensuring every stage of the activation was executed efficiently and in line with the event programme.

Evolution Scenic:

Designed, fabricated and installed branded stage elements, presentation features and custom scenic installations, creating a premium environment that reflected the SailGP brand.

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied furniture for presentation spaces, hospitality areas and guest lounges, enhancing comfort while complementing the overall event design.

Evolution Site Services:

Provided temporary power distribution and supporting site infrastructure, ensuring reliable electrical supply across all production systems within the temporary venue.

Evolution Technical were appointed to design and deliver a comprehensive AV solution supporting multiple event environments for the Al Wathba Tribal Parade, a recurring staple in the UAE event calendar. Evolution's scope included the main parade arena, VIP hospitality, back-of-house operations and parade participants.

The project required a scalable, fully networked production system capable of delivering reliable performance across the entire event site. By integrating professional audio, LED displays and signal distribution into one centralised infrastructure, Evolution provided seamless technical support for one of Abu Dhabi's prestigious cultural celebrations.

The Challenge

Delivering technical production across multiple event zones required a robust AV infrastructure capable of supporting different operational requirements simultaneously.

The main stage demanded high-quality but also discreet and low profile audio alongside large-format visual presentation for performances and ceremonies, while the VIP hospitality areas required independent audio systems with dedicated control. Reliable wireless communications, networked signal distribution and safe cable management were essential to ensure uninterrupted operation throughout the event.

Coordinating multiple technical environments from a centralised infrastructure required detailed planning, efficient system design and dependable network integration.

The Solution

Evolution Technical designed and installed a fully integrated AV system including 576 sqm of flown outdoor LED, providing dynamic visual support for presentations, live content and event programming.

The main arena was equipped with a dual L-Acoustics KARA ground-stacked audio system for both sides of the parade ground, complemented by L-Acoustics X12 front fills, delivering consistent coverage across audience and VIP viewing areas. The system was powered by LA12X amplifiers and mixed using a Yamaha CL5 digital console connected to a Yamaha Rio Dante stage box, providing flexible signal management and precise audio control.

Wireless audio was supported by Shure RF microphone systems, while a Luminex network infrastructure distributed audio and control signals across the site with reliability and redundancy.

Dedicated AV systems were installed within the VIP hospitality using HK Audio Contour Array ground stacks. Audio distribution was delivered via Luminex fibre infrastructure and Neutrik DLine Dante drop boxes, with local control provided through a Yamaha QL1 digital console.

To ensure safe pedestrian movement throughout the venue, Evolution installed a Litec truss bridge system to carry cable runs over key walkways, maintaining a clean site layout while protecting critical infrastructure.

The result was a fully networked production environment offering centralized system management with independent control across multiple event zones.

Delivery Highlights 

• Complete AV Solution
• Multi-zone technical infrastructure
• Flown LED display system
• L-Acoustics KARA ground stack
• X12 front fill loudspeakers
• LA12X amplifier platform
• Yamaha CL5 digital mixing console
• Yamaha Rio Dante stage box
• Shure RF wireless microphone systems
• HK Audio Contour Array systems
• Yamaha QL1 digital console
• Luminex fibre network infrastructure
• Neutrik DLine Dante signal distribution
• Litec truss cable bridge system
• Technical installation, operation and show support

Outcome

The completed production delivered a reliable and fully integrated AV solution that supported every aspect of the Al Wathba Tribal Parade, from live performances and ceremonies to VIP hospitality and site-wide event operations.

By combining professional audio systems, large-format LED displays, resilient network infrastructure and centralised technical management, Evolution Technical ensured consistent performance across multiple event zones while maintaining the operational efficiency required for a large-scale cultural event. The project demonstrates Evolution's expertise in delivering complex, multi-location live event productions with precision, reliability and technical excellence.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority 

Venue

Al Wathba

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Evolution Technical:

Technical Production • Audio Systems • Video Systems • LED Displays • Site Lighting • Wireless Audio • Networked Signal Distribution • Dante Systems • Technical Installation • Show Operation

Evolution Scenic:

Custom Fort construction, grandstand cladding and finishing.

Evolution Site Services:

Cabins • Toilets • Generators • Site wide power distribution • Golf Buggies • Mules • Fencing.

For the 12th Season of the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), Evolution Technical was commissioned to design and deliver an original audio, video and lighting (AVL) concept that elevated the prestige of the awards while keeping photography at the heart of the production.

Hosted at Dubai Opera, the ceremony required an advanced stage solution that seamlessly combined automation, video, lighting and audio into a single, immersive production. Working in collaboration with TECS, Evolution developed a technically sophisticated show environment that transformed the venue while supporting the ceremony's creative vision.

The Challenge

The production required complex technical systems to be integrated into a refined stage design without distracting from the award ceremony itself.

A dynamic stage environment was needed to support multiple award presentations, performances and visual transitions while maintaining flawless synchronisation between automation, media playback and lighting. The installation also had to work within stage area of Dubai Opera, requiring careful engineering of the rigging and automation systems.

Delivering smooth, repeatable movement of large LED screens while maintaining precise show timing demanded detailed planning and specialist technical expertise.

The Solution

Working alongside TECS, Evolution Technical engineered a bespoke automation system that enabled LED screens to travel on both the X and Y axis (stage left to stage right and upstage to down stage) creating a dynamic and adaptable stage environment throughout the ceremony.

A large central hero LED wall formed the visual focal point of the production. The complete system was rigged from Dubai Opera's mothergrid and fly bars, supported by Litec truss, GIS hoists and dedicated automation rails to deliver smooth, controlled movement.

To further enhance the scenic design, Evolution fabricated a custom LED-framed stage arch, providing dramatic visual transitions and full blackout capability controlled directly by the lighting team, whilst being supported by GIS hoists and Litec truss.

Content playback was managed using Disguise media servers, with timecode synchronisation ensuring seamless coordination between automation, video playback and lighting cues. Lighting control was delivered from GrandMA2 consoles at front of house, while DiGiCo consoles managed the event's audio system, providing exceptional clarity for presenters, performances and award announcements.

The result was a fully integrated production where automation, lighting, audio and video operated as one unified technical system.

Delivery Highlights 

• Complete AVL production
• Bespoke stage automation system
• Automated LED screens
• Hero LED wall installation
• Litec truss and GIS hoist rigging system
• Custom LED scenic arch fabrication
• Disguise media server programming
• Timecode synchronisation
• GrandMA2 lighting control
• DiGiCo audio mixing consoles
• Technical installation, programming and commissioning

Outcome

The completed production transformed Dubai Opera into an immersive stage environment that celebrated photography through innovative technical design and seamless show execution.

By integrating advanced automation, synchronised media playback and premium AVL systems into a single production workflow, Evolution Technical delivered a sophisticated ceremony that balanced technical excellence with creative storytelling. The project demonstrates Evolution's capability to engineer complex live event productions where automation, stage technology and precision show control are essential to the audience experience.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA)

Venue

Dubai Opera

Dubai, UAE

Evolution Technical:

Technical Production • Stage Automation • Audio Systems • Video Systems • Lighting Design • Show Control • Media Server Programming • Rigging • Technical Installation & Commissioning

Evolution Scenic:

Stage Build, Pre-Function Build

Evolution Site Services:

Power distribution

As part of the build-up to COP28, Evolution Technical was appointed to deliver the complete audio, video and lighting and technical production package for the Global Faith Leaders Gala Dinner at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

Held under the patronage of ADNOC following the Global Faith Leaders' Summit, the event brought together distinguished international guests for an evening of dialogue, networking and cultural exchange. Evolution's role was to provide a seamless technical production that reflected the significance, prestige and diplomatic nature of the occasion.

The Challenge

Delivering technical production for a high-profile diplomatic gathering required exceptional attention to detail, reliability and presentation.

The production needed to provide clear speech reinforcement for distinguished guests, elegant architectural lighting that complemented the venue, and discreet technical infrastructure that enhanced the atmosphere without distracting from the event itself.

Every element of the AVL system had to remain robust throughout the evening, supporting formal proceedings while maintaining the refined ambience expected within one of the UAE's most prestigious venues.

The Solution

Evolution Technical designed and delivered a fully integrated AVL solution tailored to the unique requirements of the gala dinner.

Audio reinforcement was centered around a L-Acoustics Syva system with Syva Low extensions providing the main PA coverage, complemented by L-Acoustics 5XT loudspeakers for ambient fill throughout the venue. The system was powered by LA12X amplifiers, delivering exceptional clarity for speeches and programme content. HK Audio floor wedges provided discreet stage monitoring, while Shure RF wireless microphone systems ensured reliable speech reinforcement and presenter mobility.

Lighting was designed to enhance the elegance of the venue using a combination of Astera Titan Tubes, AX5 and AX3 fixtures alongside Robe, SGM P5 and Chauvet lighting systems. All fixtures were programmed and controlled using a ChamSys MagicQ70 lighting console with Swisson Wireless DMX, providing flexible and dependable wireless lighting control throughout the event.

Lighting towers were constructed using Litec Varitower structures, providing the required height and fixture positioning while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive appearance within the venue.

The result was a cohesive technical production where audio, lighting and structural elements worked seamlessly together to support the event's diplomatic and interfaith significance.

Delivery Highlights 

• Complete audio, video and lighting (AVL) production
• L-Acoustics Syva and Syva Low sound system
• L-Acoustics 5XT ambient fill speakers
• LA12X amplifier platform
• HK Audio stage monitoring
• Shure RF wireless microphone systems
• Astera Titan Tubes, AX5 and AX3 lighting
• Robe, SGM P5 and Chauvet performance lighting
• ChamSys MagicQ70 lighting control
• Swisson Wireless DMX system
• Litec Varitower lighting structures
• Technical installation, programming and show operation

Outcome

The completed production created a refined and immersive environment that reflected the prestige and international significance of the Global Faith Leaders Gala Dinner.

By integrating premium audio systems, elegant lighting design and dependable technical infrastructure, Evolution Technical delivered a seamless production that enhanced every aspect of the guest experience while supporting the formal proceedings with professionalism and precision. The project demonstrates Evolution's expertise in delivering world-class technical production for diplomatic, government and international events.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

ADNOC

Venue

Emirates Palace

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Evolution Technical:

Technical Production • Audio Systems • Lighting Design • Wireless Audio • Architectural Lighting • RF Systems • Lighting Control • Technical Installation & Show Operation

Evolution Scenic:

Custom Fabrications.

Evolution Site Services:

Power Distribution, site buggies .

Evolution Furniture:

Decor and furniture.

Created as an exclusive private celebration, "Project Sourfish" brought together internationally renowned performers for an evening of live entertainment in a bespoke event environment.

Every element of the production was designed to deliver a premium but intimate guest experience while meeting the technical expectations of A-list artists and their touring teams.

Evolution was entrusted with the complete Technical production, managing staging, rigging, professional audio, lighting, video playback and show infrastructure to create a system capable of supporting multiple live performances.

The Challenge

Unlike a traditional concert, the production combined the expectations of a major live performance with the flexibility required for a private event.

The venue had to accommodate multiple artists, changing technical riders and rehearsals, while maintaining a polished environment for invited guests.

With a compressed production schedule, every technical system from staging and rigging to lighting, audio and video had to be installed, integrated and fully commissioned within a single day, leaving sufficient time for rehearsals before the event.

The Solution

Evolution developed a purpose-built production environment centred around a Litec ground-supported stage and truss system, providing a secure platform for lighting, audio and performance equipment. Professional sound reinforcement, dynamic lighting and video playback systems were integrated into a unified production workflow, ensuring every performance was supported by reliable technical infrastructure.

Behind the scenes, a dedicated fibre-based Luminex AVL network connected the production systems, allowing efficient signal distribution and communication between departments while providing the flexibility needed to accommodate live show changes throughout the evening.

Delivery Highlights 

• Delivered complete technical production for a private entertainment event.
• Installed a Litec ground-supported stage and truss structure.
• Designed and deployed a professional concert audio system using HK Audio line arrays and L-Acoustics amplification.
• Supplied Shure PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring and professional stage monitoring systems.
• Created a dynamic lighting design using Robe, Chauvet and Astera fixtures.
• Managed lighting control through High End Road Hog consoles.
• Delivered professional video playback systems for live show content.
• Integrated a Luminex fibre network for AVL signal distribution and system control.
• Completed installation, commissioning and artist rehearsals within a single production day.

Outcome

Project Sourfish delivered a refined live entertainment experience that combined technical expertise with the flexibility required for a private, high-profile celebration. From rehearsals through to the final performance, every production element operated reliably, allowing artists and organizers to focus entirely on the guest experience.

The project demonstrated Evolution's ability to deliver premium entertainment productions under demanding schedules while maintaining the production standards expected for international live performances.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Private Client 

Evolution Technical:

Delivered the complete technical production, including staging, rigging, professional audio, lighting, video playback, AVL networking, stage management and on-site technical support for the live entertainment programme.

Evolution Site Services:

Provided temporary power infrastructure, primary power distribution and secondary distribution boards (DBs) to support the concert stage, entrance feature, DJ maze and all technical production systems across the entertainment areas.