Hosted at Green Halls in Jeddah, the World Pool Championship 2024 brought together the world's top players for one of the most prestigious cue sports tournaments on the international calendar. To support both the live audience and international broadcast, Evolution Technical was appointed to deliver a complete AVL, rigging and special effects solution, creating a dynamic production environment from tournament play through to the championship celebrations.

The Challenge

The event demanded a technical solution that could satisfy both live spectators and broadcast audiences while operating within a purpose-built sporting environment. Audio, lighting, video, special effects and rigging systems all needed to operate as one integrated production, providing reliable performance throughout the tournament while supporting key moments such as player introductions, live matches and the championship presentation.

The Solution

Evolution delivered a fully integrated technical infrastructure centred around professional audio, lighting and networked AVL systems. Audio was built around an L-Acoustics PA system controlled via Yamaha consoles, with Shure wireless microphones and a Dante-enabled audio network providing dependable speech reinforcement and signal distribution throughout the venue.

Lighting incorporated Robe, Chauvet and Astera fixtures, programmed through Road Hog lighting consoles to create a versatile production environment suitable for live competition and broadcast. A Luminex fibre backbone formed the core of the technical infrastructure, providing fast, reliable distribution of audio, video and control signals across the venue.

A custom rigging structure using Litec truss and GIS hoist systems created a large suspended cube supporting LED displays, lighting fixtures and PA systems while maintaining clear sightlines for spectators and camera positions. To enhance the championship presentation, Evolution also supplied Galaxis G-Flames, Sparkulars and confetti effects, creating a memorable finale for players and audiences alike.

Delivery Highlights

• Complete AVL, rigging and SFX production.
• L-Acoustics PA system with Yamaha audio control.
• Shure wireless microphone systems.
• Dante-enabled audio networking.
• Luminex fibre backbone for AVL signal distribution.
• Robe, Chauvet and Astera lighting systems.
• Road Hog lighting control.
• Litec truss and GIS hoist cube structure.
• Galaxis G-Flames, Sparkulars and confetti special effects.

Outcome

The integrated production combined professional audio, creative lighting, advanced networking and spectacular special effects into a seamless technical solution. Designed to support both live spectators and international broadcast, the project delivered a polished championship environment while demonstrating Evolution Technical's capability to produce world-class sporting events in Saudi Arabia.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

World Pool Championship

Venue

Green Halls, Jeddah

Evolution Technical:

Technical Management • Audio • Lighting • Video • Rigging • Special Effects • Fibre Networking • Broadcast Integration

Evolution Site Services:

Power distribution

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.

At COP28 in Dubai, Evolution Technical was appointed by Proud Robinson to provide a complete audio, video and lighting solution for the EY exhibition stand.

The project required two distinct technical environments: a professional presentation area designed for corporate communication, and an immersive room that engaged visitors through synchronized multimedia content. Each space demanded a tailored AVL solution that balanced performance, reliability and integration with the stand design.

The Challenge

The exhibition stand needed to accommodate both formal presentations and immersive brand storytelling within a busy exhibition environment.

The presentation space required high-quality audio and visual performance while overcoming ambient noise from the exhibition hall. At the same time, the immersive room needed to deliver a fully synchronised multimedia experience that surrounded visitors with dynamic video and spatial audio.

All environments had to operate reliably throughout COP28 while remaining intuitive for event operators.

The Solution

Evolution Technical designed and installed a complete AVL system tailored to the different functional requirements of each space.

The presentation area featured a 96-inch display supporting PowerPoint presentations and multimedia playback. Audio reinforcement was provided by L-Acoustics 5XT loudspeakers discreetly integrated into the stand walls, delivering clear and even coverage without compromising the stands design. To overcome background noise from the exhibition hall, a wireless tour guide transmitter system was incorporated as a secondary audio feed from the main console, ensuring presentations remained clear for attendees.

The area was illuminated using CCT Scena Fresnel fixtures, providing consistent, presenter-friendly lighting throughout live sessions.

Within the immersive room, five portrait-mounted LED displays created a wrap-around visual experience, complemented by a 5.1 L-Acoustics surround sound system that enhanced audience immersion. Multimedia playback was managed through a Watchout media server, with content triggered remotely via a wireless tablet, providing operators with flexible and responsive show control.

By integrating professional presentation technology with immersive multimedia systems, Evolution Technical delivered a versatile exhibition environment that supported both corporate messaging and engaging visitor experiences.

Delivery Highlights 

• Complete audio, video and lighting (AVL) solution
• Professional presentation space design
• Immersive multimedia room
• 96-inch presentation display
• L-Acoustics 5XT loudspeaker system
• Wireless tour guide audio transmission
• CCT Scena Fresnel presentation lighting
• Five portrait-mounted LED displays
• 5.1 L-Acoustics surround sound system
• Watchout media servers + programming
• Wireless tablet show control
• Technical installation, programming and commissioning

Outcome

The completed EY stand successfully combined professional presentation capabilities with an immersive multimedia environment, enabling the client to communicate complex ideas while delivering an engaging visitor experience throughout COP28.

Through carefully integrated AVL systems, reliable show control and thoughtful technical design, Evolution Technical delivered a solution that supported both corporate presentations and interactive brand engagement within one of the world's most significant sustainability events.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Proud Robinson

Venue

Dubai, UAE

Evolution Technical:

Audio Systems • Video Systems • Lighting Design • Exhibition Technology • Immersive AV • Show Control • Media Server Programming • Technical Installation & Commissioning

Evolution Scenic:

Custom stand build

Evolution Furniture:

Custom seat pads and plants

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