Morris Plays Integral Role in 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend

All eyes were on Music City over January 28 - 31, as Nashville became home to thousands of hockey fans during The 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend. Morris took part in the action by creating an exciting experience for fans, media, and players alike through audio and lighting installations at four different locations. Managing a large number of separate projects and locations, including outdoor settings, presented a unique set of challenges that the company says, "truly highlights the diverse industry capabilities of Morris."

"It was extremely rewarding to be a part of such an exciting event that gave us the opportunity to show off our home city of Nashville to local and visiting fans, as well as millions of television viewers around the world," Morris president David Haskell said. "We worked on this production since last summer, and we were proud to contribute in such an integral way that allowed us to showcase our event management as well as production and design services."

From concept to execution, Morris was involved in creating the experience for:

• Bridgestone Winter Park (Ice Rink and VIP Tent) -- lighting and truss design, VIP tent lighting, audio support for Movie Nights
• Intellicentrics Outdoor Concert Series -- lighting design, lighting services, audio services, broadcast media coordination
• Bridgestone Arena (2016 All-Star Game and 2016 All-Star Skills Competition) -- lighting design, lighting services, broadcast media coordination
• Press room -- multifunctional lighting configuration, lighting design, lighting services, audio services, broadcast media coordination
• Red carpet -- lighting design, lighting services, audio services, broadcast media coordination

The 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend showcased Morris' event and production management capabilities, as well as audio, lighting, and design services.

"In working with the city of Nashville and the Nashville Sports Council, our goal from the beginning was to deliver a premiere NHL All-Star Weekend experience that was second to none," said David Graham, Morris account manager. "In order to pull off an event of this magnitude, Morris relied on d&b audiotechnik audio equipment as well as Clay Paky and Philips Vari-Lite lighting, along with our team of world-class technical experts."

The company says the Morris crew "focused on creating an experience that thrilled both the professional and casual observer while delivering the best client support in the business."