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The Heliosphere - FAQs

Q. How does the weather affect the show?
A. Heavy rain or wind speeds over 7m/s may cause us to alter or cancel a show. It is not likely (about 6% of shows) but possible. Flexibility in performance area and timings can help us keep cancellations low.

Q. How do we go about branding The Heliosphere?
A. Gobos projecting on to surface, banners attached to it and covers around the whole of the balloon are all effective. Please enquire for costs, dimensions etc.

Q. Do you do rides for the public?
A. No. Our business is creating shows using The Heliosphere, combining light and sound to make magic. On a few occasions we have incorporated singers, musicians and celebrities into shows, but they have undergone the appropriate training and rehearsal with us.

Q. Can The Heliosphere do shows indoors?
A. Yes and to great effect. We require at least 12m ceiling.

Q. Can The Heliosphere do shows over water, off the top of buildings, handing bouquets to VIPs and so on?
A. Yes, but we require detailed information beforehand and sometimes additional infrastructure and rehearsal. We always enjoy a new challenge!

Arafura Games. DarwinZurich party, MauritiusWomadelaidePiazza del Popolo, RomeOver water. Valencia Beach Party. KusadasiSydney Myer Music Bowl, MelbournePyramids, GizaFA Cup Final. WembleyChristmas shopping, Oxford Circus
   

Some recent shows

Gaddafi Foundation. Benghazi
AFL Grand Final. Melbourne
Toyota Launch. Doha
Muse Tour, Wembley Stadium
Muse Tour, Parc des Princes
Arafura Games, Darwin
FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
HSBC Press Launch, Hong Kong
Americas Cup Launch, Alicante
Grand Lisboa Casino Opening, Macau
Cirque du Soleil F1 Launch, Valencia
New Year, Burj el Arab, Dubai
Mallorca TV Opening, Palma
Punawallah Wedding, Pune
Hungarian National Day, Budapest
Siemens Arena, Lithuania
National Day Parade, Singapore
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ohio
Virgin Jazz Festival, St. Lucia
MSN Promotion, Mumbai
MTV Winterfest, Davos
Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
Perth International Festival
Cavalcade of Light, Toronto
Daidogei, Shizuoka
Friendship Cup, Abu Dhabi
Circus Roncalli, Hamburg
Princes Trust, Highgrove

 

Q. Do you take a lot of freight with you?
A. Less than 100kg, so a crew of four can often travel with little or no excess baggage charges.