December 8, 2023
Technical production for the PMA Assurances 2023 gala evening
Location: Hotel Montfort, Nicolet
Our mandate
Master D handled the complete technical and audiovisual management of the event, including the installation of a 16' x 24' stage. Services also covered sound systems, stage and ambient lighting, and video projection on large screens. Additionally, he managed the space's design and décor—including table and chair styling—while coordinating on-site entertainment (the band Harmonik, a DJ, and an emcee). Finally, his team set up and managed a virtual photo booth for the guests.
Project specifications
Client: PMA Insurance
Location: Hotel Montfort, Nicolet
Attendance: 200
Type: Gala Evening
Industry: Insurance
Duration: 1 day
Number of rooms: 2
Technical challenges
✔ Technical management and audiovisual support for the afternoon general meeting and the gala evening
✔ Full setup prior to guest arrival
✔ Projection synchronization
✔ Support for presenters
✔ Simultaneous management of multiple wireless microphones for the various presenters
✔ Complete sound system for the live band on stage
✔ Management of stage lighting and LED room-perimeter lighting for the presenters, musicians, and the gala DJ
✔ Management of gala evening performers (cover band, host, and DJ Pulse)
✔ Planning of the evening’s schedule, entertainment, and activities
✔ Coordination between the client and the evening’s performers
✔ Setup of a 16' x 24' stage for the band
✔ Gala event design and photobooth graphic design
✔ Installation of 60 feet of black stage backdrop curtains
✔ Styling and decoration of gala tables and chairs
✔ Table decoration and chair cover setup during the transition between the general meeting and the gala event
Equipment used
JBL Professional sound system
Speakers and subwoofers
Programmable LED stage and perimeter lighting
Wireless lavalier and handheld microphones
Assorted microphones for the band
Midas M32 digital mixing console
Audiovisual control booth
HD video projection on two giant 12-foot-wide screens
16' x 14' stage
Black stage backdrop curtains (12' high x 60' wide)
Custom-built DJ booth
Virtual photo booth
White Lycra chair covers
White banquet tablecloths with quilted underlays and silver sequin table runners
Centerpieces: wood slices, tall cylindrical vases with tall branches, and hanging candle orbs
Customer testimonial
"Hi David,
Thank you for your outstanding professionalism! It was a pleasure handling this event and the last-minute surprises with you!
I wish you and your team a wonderful holiday season and a year that lives up to your expectations!
I hope to have the chance to work with your team again next year.
Best regards,"
- Thomas Morin,
Sales Advisor and Insurance Broker
Are you organizing a gala or corporate event at the Hotel Montfort in Nicolet ?
Master D handles coordination, technical management (sound, lighting, audiovisual, webcasting), video recording, venue décor, and artist management for your event.