Total Production Magazine gave out its first annual awards to the live event production industry at a ceremony held January 30, 2002, at the Hilton London Metropole, London W2. The evening, which was hosted by radio/TV personality Mike Read, included live entertainment from such artists as The Commitments and Future Vision Project, and a roster of presenters ranging from Sam Moore of Sam & Dave to Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O'Brien.
The awards winners were:
Live Production of the Year (sponsored by Clay Paky):
Robbie Williams, Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, & Stadiums Tour
Best Production Manager (sponsored by Rock-It Cargo):
Bill Leabody
Best Tour Manager (sponsored by EFM & Chapman Freeborn):
Henry McGroggan
Best Front Of House Sound Engineer (sponsored by Midas):
Robbie McGrath
Best Monitor Engineer (sponsored by Shure):
John Roden
Best Sound Rental Company (sponsored by Klark Teknik):
SSE Hire
Best Lighting Designer (sponsored by Martin Professional):
Nick Sholem
Best Lighting Rental Company (sponsored by Clay Paky):
Bandit Lites
Best Video Director:
Nick Jevons
Best Video Rental Company:
XL Video UK
Best Set Designer (sponsored by Star Hire):
Liz Berry
Best Set/Staging Company:
Star Hire
The Art of Rigging Award (sponsored by Tomcat UK & Columbus McKinnon Corporation):
Paddy Burnside
The Unsung Hero Award:
Paul MacCallum
The Editor's Award:
U2 Elevation Tour production crew
Best Live Event of All-Time (sponsored by Sennheiser UK):
Live Aid at Wembley Stadium, 1985
Lifetime Contribution Award:
Mick Upton
Supply companies for the festivities, which were attended by more than 500 people in the live event production industry, included XL Video UK, Fineline, Martin Professional, Avolites, Clay Paky, Pulsar Light, Funktion One Research, GPA Hire, Sensible Music, Star Hire Event Services, Esprit-Tech, Slick, Tomcat UK, Acre Jean, Hangman, Stardes, DSB Showtours, Ballista Networks, and Show & Event Security. The 78-person production crew was headed by Andy Cotton of TAO Productions. Next year's awards will take place January 29, 2003.