Stage One was honoured to be part of the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi at Wembley Stadium, working once again with Balich Wonder Studio.

We manufactured the stage, as well as wheeled truss for lighting and LED totems, for the live performance of the opening ceremony. Our team delivered their own superb performance in the rapid fabrication and construction of this project.

In consideration of tight timescales on site, the stage was configured into component parts to assist with manoeuvrability. Its wheels were certified for use on the pitch and the whole set within tight tolerances to prevent pressure damage to the field of play.

For these same reasons the metal tusks that framed the stage were also produced as individual units, fabricated using ERW tubing. Although a lighter material when compared to mild steel hollow section, their scale still warranted the use of gas struts to balance their weight and help control the speed of their opening and closing.

The stage was test built in our hangars prior to its re-construction on site, fabricated using ERW framing, clad with 18mm ply and finished with a non-slip vinyl for the safety of the performers. Breaking it down into its component parts to remove it from the pitch was achieved within the 90 second strike slot.

On stage Lenny Kravitz delivered an electrifying pre-match show, bringing the crowd to their feet ready for the final between Dortmund and Real Madrid.