Event Recaps

As the echoes of heavy metal dissipate across the high seas, we’re looking back at our recent work on 70000 Tons of Metal, the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, and the intricacies involved with bringing such an event to life.  

Setting sail from Miami, Florida on board Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, the 12^th edition of this unique cruise experience welcomed 3,000 metalheads from around the world. Over 4 days, this floating festival featured over 60 heavy metal bands and 120 live shows. 

Continue reading for a closer look at the equipment we provided for each of the ship’s stages and the unique challenges involved with staging an event of this scale at sea. 

January:

At the beginning of the year, our crew headed to Miami’s Bayfront Park for Wodapalooza, the world’s premier Functional Fitness Festival! For this year’s setup, we supplied our SMT video supports and VIP platform for spectators to watch the world’s best fitness athletes compete for the coveted top spot.

When it comes to monumental music festivals, Lost Lands stands among the titans. Hosted annually in Legend Valley, Ohio, this bass-heavy extravaganza takes electronic music to epic proportions. Our crew are no strangers to Lost Lands, having provided various staging systems for the festival throughout the years. However, for this year’s event, the scale of our rigging setup was off the charts!

Continue reading for a full breakdown of our staging and rigging set up for Lost Lands 2023.

August was a month to remember for the Mountain Productions crew. Over the last month, we took center stage at some of the hottest festivals and events throughout the country! Let’s take a closer look at the exciting journey we embarked on this August.

Musikfest

August started off strong with our return to Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where we relished the opportunity to once again provide the staging and rigging equipment for this 10-day music extravaganza. Our SP-1 main stage stood as a remarkable testament to its efficiency and innovation, featuring self-erecting towers and automated weather walls. Notably, the automated weather walls swiftly adapt to changing weather conditions, an important feature to have over the run of this 10-day music event. This cost-effective and adaptable staging solution has become an integral part of both Mountain Productions and Musikfest’s success, enhancing the festival’s reputation for delivering seamless, unforgettable musical experiences.

Another busy July in the books for our MTN crew! From 4th of July celebrations in Philadelphia to Faster Horses Music Festival at Michigan International Speedway, July was nothing short of eventful.

Interested to find out more about what we got up to in July? See below just a small snapshot of the incredible work carried out by the MTN team last month.

Wawa Welcome America Festival

Our crew kicked off the busy festival season earlier this month with a visit to New York City for this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival. Moving to the new location of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, this year’s festival featured a stacked lineup that included Ice Spice, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X. It was great to have the opportunity to once again play a vital role in this epic multi-day music festival where our state-of-the-art equipment, experienced crew, and meticulous attention to detail set the stage for some truly unforgettable performances. 

CMA Fest returned to Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month and celebrated the incredible milestone of its 50^th anniversary. As one of the largest country music events in the world, the festival showcases performances by some of the biggest names in country music ranging from world-renowned icons to exciting emerging artists and draws in thousands of fans from across the globe.   

Having worked at CMA Fest since 2014, it’s always a pleasure for our crew to return to the country music capital of the world and provide our staging for the festival’s four incredible days of country music.  

With Summer fast approaching, Commencement season is here, and our teams have been working around the clock from Florida to Pennsylvania providing structures for the graduating class of 2023. Commencement season is an exciting time not only for the graduates but also for the Mountain Productions team.

See below a complete rundown of the staging, custom and additional structures used during this year’s Commencement season.

As one of the largest and most prestigious events of its kind, the Penn Relays returned this April attracting crowds of more than 110,000. The competition was intense and the atmosphere electric throughout the weekend with over 15,000 athletes from high schools, colleges and professional teams across the country and internationally all competing for the top prize.