SNAP TO BLACK

2010 Update

2010-09-12T11:00:00.001-07:00

Well after a very busy summer, I thought it was time to post some current news.

Summer this year has seen James Henshaw returning to Cyprus to Production Manage Oliver! for the International Music Festival.

Production and Site Management for Romeo and Juliet in South Marine Park South Shields.

So far in 2010 Lighting Design Credits include; Dirty Dusting, Machine Gunners, Talking Tom, Beauty and the Beast, Fame, Glee Club, Good to Firm, Pride of South Tyneside Awards.

Forthcoming work includes Huddersfield Youth Opera Concert, Raising the Stakes, Photo Finish and Puss in Boots.

Photo's and Wyg designs are available for perusal on request.

SNAP TO BLACK in Cyprus

2009-05-24T03:52:00.000-07:00

So Today the SNAP TO BLACK team fly out to Cyprus, SNAP TO BLACK are the providing both Lighting Crew and Equipment for the Opening Ceremony for the XIII Games of the Small States of Europe, Cyprus 2009.

There will be a team of 6 headed by James Henshaw as Project Manager, who has been working closely with Lighting Designer Ben Rogers for months on the Project.

More details and Pictures to follow soon

SNAP TO BLACK Expansion

2009-05-24T03:47:00.000-07:00

SNAP TO BLACK have recently expanded operations by aquiring Warehousing Space in South Shields, the company plan to move is entire operation onto the one site by the middle of July.

The move comes after searching for space to accommodate the company's vast amount of equipment purchased within the last 6 months.

New addresses and details will be available on the website.
The Site will accommodate all lighting and sound equipment as well as having a repairs and maintenance workshop, this along with the office will ensure the company continues to grow.

More Equipment Arrives

2009-05-24T03:44:00.001-07:00

SNAP TO BLACK are pleased to announce that they have taken delivery of a further 30 Clay Paky fixtures to add to their stock along side the SGM idea range.
The company's stock now include 30 Sq Metres of Colourweb, 30 SGM Heads, 30 Clay Paky heads, 2 Barco G5 projectors with various lenses, 3 Lighting Consoles, various generic lighting fixtures.

More details to follow in the near future

New Ideas for Snap To Black

2009-04-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

Lightfactor Sales has supplied 27 SGM IDEA 250 Series moving lights to Newcastle-based service and production company Snap To Black.
The first project for these is on the innovative percussion spectacular Noise Ensemble's UK theatre tour, which features 27 SGM IDEA 250 spot and wash fixtures.
Snap To Black were brought onboard the tour by Noise Ensemble's lighting designer Ben Rogers to provide production management, staffing and the 2009 tour's lighting package.
Snap To Black's James Henshaw decided to make the investment in the 13 IDEA Spot 250s and 14 IDEA Wash 250 units because he saw it as a "Cost effective compact unit that would deliver the show's specific design requirements". Additionally, they will now be available in hire stock for future projects.
The IDEA 250 features that were specified by Ben Rogers included the twin gobo wheels and prism of the spot, and the zoom facility on the wash unit. These attributes coupled with the excellent deal that Lightfactor's Peter Coles was able to offer, helped push the SGM heads to the top of the list.
Henshaw says that when evaluating the functionality-to-price ratio, the IDEA Series proved the most cost effective solution. The two-year warranty package and strong after-sales support from Lightfactor also swung the deal SGM's way.
As an LD, Rogers has used SGM along with all the other leading moving light brands for theatre, rock ‘n' roll and club applications, and has often been impressed at "The range of functions available within the smaller form factor of the fixtures".
The purchase of the IDEAs for Noise Ensemble is Snap To Black's first major investment in technical production equipment. The company was formed in September 2008. "As a service facility, we wanted to be able to meet the needs of the tour within the allocated budget and offer first-class on-site support," affirms Henshaw.
Lightfactor's Peter Coles adds: "It's great testament to Snap To Black's confidence in SGM and Lightfactor, and it's really exciting for us to be associated with a young and enthusiastic company who are going places".
The Noise Ensemble UK tour is currently scheduled to run until July.
Ben Rogers has worked on developing the show's visuality for the last four years, taking it from its vibrant Edinburgh Festival roots to the international touring sensation and massive musical and theatrical hit that it is today.
In picture: Peter Coles (Lightfactor), with James Henshaw of Snap To Black.

http://www.etnow.com/news/2009/4/new-ideas-for-snap-to-black

O2 Connected World Road Show Spring 2009

2009-01-31T05:46:00.000-08:00

February sees SNAP TO BLACK back on the Road with the O2 Connected World Road Show.

The Road Show will be visiting Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Machester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Scunthorpe, and Southampton, between February 1st and March 6th.

SNAP TO BLACK at the Customs House, South Shields

2009-01-20T12:53:00.000-08:00

Snap to Black are currently working in a consultancy role with the Customs House Theatre, South Shields.

The Customs House is one of Tyneside's busiest theatres programming theatre, cinema and art exhibitions, delivering entertainment for the entire community.

We are currently working alongside the Technical Team, auditing the technical operation and procedures of the venue, as well as ensuring compliance with legislation and trying to reduce the venue's Carbon Foot print.

SNAP TO BLACK back at the RSAMD

2009-01-20T12:49:00.000-08:00

Following the success of the Academy's Pantomime 'Mother Goose' SNAP TO BLACK chief James Henshaw is set to return to RSAMD as Production Electrics Lecturer for the spring term to fill the currently vacant post on a temporary basis.

James will be working with all Students on the Technical and Production Arts course and plans a range of challenging projects in order to prepare students for life in the industry.

This term he will not only be advising and consulting with students, as before, but will also be teaching the first and second year students, on multiple areas with in Production Electrics.

Verridain and Snap to Black

2009-01-13T09:48:00.000-08:00

Verridian PLC have announced SNAP TO BLACK as their preferred supplier for Technical Crew and Event Support Personnel.

Verridian PLC deliver training solutions, offering different forms of training and workshops specialising in technical and product training. Verridian had many high profile clients internationally including some of the worlds leading Blue-chip companies.

Snap To Black are extremely pleased to be linked with such a high profile client.

www.verridian.co.uk/training.

Noise Ensemble and SNAP TO BLACK

2009-01-13T09:34:00.001-08:00

In December, London Production Company "Louder Than Words" approached Snap to Black and asked if we could offer them Production and Technical Management for the Spring/Summer Tour of "Noise Ensemble" a show that has previous performed to sell out tours accross the UK and Europe, as well as 2008's FA Cup final and an appearance on ITV's "One Night Only".

James was quick to accept this offer and it is the intention that Louder Than Words and Snap To Black will work on numerous high profile projects and tours throughout 2009, including an Autumn 'Noise' Tour, keep watching this space for more details.

As well as Production and Technical Management for the Tour SNAP TO BLACK will be providing all the Technical Crew for the Tour.

For more information and tour dates please visit www.noiseensemble.com

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

2008-12-10T13:18:00.000-08:00

November and December have seen Snap To Black's, Managing Director James Henshaw at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama as Guest Practitioner/Lecturer consulting and mentoring Lighting and Sound.
James has been working extensively with the BA(Hons) Technical and Production Arts students, specialising in Production Electrics, mentoring and advising them throughout the preparation and production process towards the RSAMD's Annual Pantomime 'Mother Goose' staged at The New Athenaeum Theatre, Glasgow.

O2 Connected World Road Show

2008-10-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

SNAP TO BLACK are proud to announce that in conjunction with Verridian PLC they will be providing all the technical support staff for this Autumn's O2 Connected World Road Show.
Working along side Verridian PLC, SNAP TO BLACK will be delivering the highest technical support for the event.
The team will be with the Roadshow in LONDON, BIRMINGHAM and MANCHESTER

New Face of SNAP TO BLACK

2008-10-03T02:20:00.000-07:00

Autumn 2008 see's the rebranding of SNAP TO BLACK along with the new logo comes new stationary and our new website.

With the website now live please take the opportunityto see some of our most recent works, from Lighting design and magical sets to our new education initiatives and projects, it's all here.

For more information and further details contact us at info@snaptoblack.com or give us a call on 0191 206 4071