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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

Venice Carnavale
Cisco Systems Party, Barcelona
Omanoil Party, Muscat
Shuiland, Chongquing
Wales Rally, Millenium Stadium
Xiantiandi Opening, Shanghai
Wella Hairdresser Awards, Lisbon
BBC Xmas i-dent
World Youth Games, Pune
Indian Cricket League Opening, Hyderabad
Amwaj Islands Opening, Bahrain
Velieffendi Racetrack, Istanbul
Bournemouth Airshow
Chinawhite Rock the Polo
Ann Arbor Top of the Park, Michigan
Midland Festival, Michigan
Artown Festival, Reno
Belgrade Festival
Christmas Deluxe, Covent Garden
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

 

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.