Like the Vegas Golden Knights AV Vegas is Vegas Born and having the opportunity to work with local entertainers and artists to create an elevated fan experience says so much about our community.
How it went down… What many do not know is that behind the scenes an in the depth of inner workings of nearly every hotel on the Las Vegas Strip lies a labyrinth of tunnels and passageways.
Upon our arrival the day before the show we were lead to “the cave” where we were taken to a rectangular barge that was moored to a walkway along the channel to the main pool. The barge was a mere 8’X12′ vessel, topped with steel, and handrails on 3 sides, with trolling motors on either end. Stepping on, it felt stable enough to trust, however as we loaded the gear on, it listed a bit too the side, making the first trip a nervous one. With the gear loaded, we set off from the dock.
The pilots from the Bellagio had clearly played this game before, expertly steering away from the dock, and into the main pool. They brought us around the extensive banks of fountain nozzles, and to the stage, gracefully setting the open side of the barge against the decks, and using the motors to hold position.
After a few excessively firm steps around the stage, we found it was surprising firm, and went to work setting up. Once the gear was set, and after a little tweaking, PK got to programming. Bellagio gave us a few test runs, perfectly successful. We covered the lights with tarps and left that night with complete confidence for the coming day.
Photo: Nevada Film Commission
