Stageco
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Stageco is an award winning international staging company. The company has nine offices situated across the http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.freemap.com/images/wallmaps/RandWorldOPT.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.freemap.com/WorldRandM.htm&usg=__Pbyb-TBSYjruW1A0vLokFwNkprc=&h=2131&w=3386&sz=688&hl=en&start=0&sig2=V0k0eV8xcAZnYefhYvPm4w&zoom=1&tbnid=BH06YJdBQfDprM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=200&ei=N7qRTdz2C9GDhQezsYmCDw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmap%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bglobe%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1043%26bih%3D633%26tbs%3Disch:1,isz:l&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=339&vpy=302&dur=879&hovh=178&hovw=283&tx=133&ty=137&oei=N7qRTdz2C9GDhQezsYmCDw&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0globe] where they design and custom build concert stages and temporary structures for every kind of event. They have built stages for some of the top grossing tours. 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Stageco.
, Muse
and the U2 360 Tour. In 2010 Stageco created the double configuration stage at Download for AC/DC
and bespoke temporary event structure The Drum for the Middle East Gas celebrations organised by WRG for the 77 Mta Task Force. The company also provide stages for a variety of festivals including 11 stages for Lowlands Festival and a wide variety of high end fashion shows, including French designer Sonia Rykiel.
Festival in 1977. By the mid eighties Stageco were touring with Genesis
and Pink Floyd
, whilst refining the tower systems and roofs. In 1992 for Genesis’ We Can’t Dance tour the staging company worked directly with an architect to create a custom built stage. 1992 was the same year that Stageco US was incorporated, after touring in the states with Guns N Roses and Metallica
. Over the following years, new offices were opened in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
Company Profile
Stageco designs and builds custom-made as well as standardized concert stages and temporary structures for all kind of events. The latest examples of their work include touring stages for ColdplayColdplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
and the U2 360 Tour. In 2010 Stageco created the double configuration stage at Download for AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
and bespoke temporary event structure The Drum for the Middle East Gas celebrations organised by WRG for the 77 Mta Task Force. The company also provide stages for a variety of festivals including 11 stages for Lowlands Festival and a wide variety of high end fashion shows, including French designer Sonia Rykiel.
Company history
Stageco was officially founded by Hedwig De Meyer in Belgium in 1985 and is now one of the most prominent international staging companies in the world, winning Total Productions Best Staging Company for five consecutive years. However the first Stageco stage was actually built for the renowned Rock WerchterRock Werchter
Rock Werchter is a Belgian annual music festival held in the village of Werchter, near Leuven, since 1974. It is one of the five biggest annual rock music festivals in Europe...
Festival in 1977. By the mid eighties Stageco were touring with Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
and Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, whilst refining the tower systems and roofs. In 1992 for Genesis’ We Can’t Dance tour the staging company worked directly with an architect to create a custom built stage. 1992 was the same year that Stageco US was incorporated, after touring in the states with Guns N Roses and Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
. Over the following years, new offices were opened in the Netherlands, Germany and France.