October 7, 2011
Technical production of the Pharmacy students' Wine and Cheese Galas
Location: The Windsor Ballrooms, Montreal
Project specifications
Client: UdeM PharmD Graduating Class Committee
Location: Renaissance Convention and Banquet Centre, Anjou (2006)
- Le Windsor Ballrooms, Downtown Montreal (2011)
- The Loft Hotel, Downtown Montreal (2012)
Attendance: 650 to 950 depending on the year
Type: Annual Gala Evening
Recurrence: 2006, 2011, and 2012
Sector: Healthcare
Duration: 1 day
Number of venues: 2
Our mandate
Master D has established itself as a premier technical and co-production partner for UdeM pharmacy student events—most notably the popular "Wine and Cheese" gala evenings held at iconic Montreal venues such as the Windsor Ballroom, the Loft Hotel, and the Renaissance. Starting with the 2006 edition, we supported organizers in executing this major event (drawing between 650 and 950 attendees, depending on the year) by handling technical management, including sound systems for large-capacity venues, stage lighting, and audiovisual support, as well as providing custom musical entertainment and DJ services. Our involvement continued through the 2011 and 2012 editions, where we also managed artists, provided sound reinforcement for live bands, and handled stage setup, thereby delivering a true turnkey event solution on every occasion.
Technical challenges
✔ Technical control and audiovisual support
✔ Projection synchronization
✔ Support for presenters
✔ HD projection of song music videos during the dance
✔ Simultaneous management of multiple wireless microphones for various presenters
✔ Full sound system for live bands and DJs
✔ Complete sound reinforcement for venues accommodating 650 to 950 guests
✔ Stage lighting management for musicians and the dance floor
✔ Perimeter ambient lighting management
✔ Installation of a stage tailored to the band
✔ Artist management for gala events (musicians and DJs)
✔ Coordination between the client and the event's artists
✔ Sound check prior to the event
Equipment used
JBL Professional sound system
Speakers and subwoofers
Programmable LED stage and perimeter lighting
Handheld wireless microphones
Various microphones for the band
Digital mixing console
A/V control booth
Video projection
16' x 12' stage
Customer testimonial
"Thank you a thousand times, David!
You did a great job. The band was really happy with your work; you were attentive to their requests and everything. Thanks for renting an extra kit and for arriving so early in the morning. Much appreciated. You are very professional, and your DJ set is as good as ever.
Definitely see you at the next party."
- UdeM Pharm.D Graduating Class Committee (2011)
Are you organizing a conference or corporate event at The Windsor Ballrooms in downtown Montreal?
Master D handles the complete planning, coordination, technical management (sound, lighting, audiovisual, webcasting), venue décor, and artist management for your event.