The 16th edition of the Solheim Cup matches, held at Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course in Scotland. The Solheim Cup is a biennial team competition between the top women professional golfers from Europe and the United States. The first time this high profile event had been staged in Scotland it was vitally important for Scottish Government and VisitScotland to showcase to the world their ability to stage such a worldwide sporting event.
Speakeasy were commissioned to produce the opening ceremony of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. The main elements of the event were.
- Design and creation of a 4000seat arena space within the spectators village
- Build of a 650m2 cantilever superstructure arch stage
- Design and build of 8m x 3.5m goal post IMAG screens
- Design creation, and installation of all branding to the stage and arena space
- Design and installation of all audio visual requirements including bespoke LED column backdrop and entrance doorway
- Design and production of all screen content
- Artist liaison and stage management of all entertainment acts including high profile bands such as Texas
- Design and coordination of live broadcast with SKY sports -Design and develop main proceedings of the opening ceremony with full; stage management and pre-event rehearsals
- Live mix camera relay and record
The event was a huge success with SKY sports commenting live that it was
‘the best ever Solheim Cup opening ceremony’