Supplied a Total of 186 Site Crew from Dubai
Events, sports, concerts, film, theatre, festivals, and family entertainment across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
3 October 2023 – 13 March 2024
We were contacted to supply all local crew for all departments of this show to include:
Over the period 3 October 2023 – 13 March 2024, we supplied a total of 5,293 crew.
We have worked on The National Day celebrations for many years now as the sole crew supplier for all departments of the show.
This year was the “Legacy of Our Ancestors” and held significant importance within the UAE and for the show producers. We were contacted to supply all local crew for all departments of this show to include:
Over the period 11 September – 15 December 2019, we supplied 9,720 crew with 116,640 man hours. Over the with peak days (2nd Dec 2019, show day), we transported and organised 300 crew to help deliver ND48.
We were involved in all aspects of delivering this show from; simply filling fridges with water in order to keep personnel hydrated on site; to 85 stage hands involved in the show itself. There was not one element that we did not have a hand in, from power to lighting, props to sound, GCC Events crew were there to help and facilitate.
Running crew of this size daily, is a phenomenal logistical operation. Ensuring the crews are on time and drivers are prepped needs a team of dedicated people behind the scenes. The operation manager and her assistants manage the crew calls and liaise with the client on a daily basis to ensure the updated crew numbers are in place for all the departments on site. From there, the team then contacted all crew to inform them of call time changes and crew numbers. Adaptability was a key factor and we have to remain flexible to ensure each show department runs as smoothly as possible. As expected on a show of this size and scale, there were a large number of shift changes as well as crew changes. To ensure that the show team and the build team worked in tandem, we make sure that all last minute changes are delivered whatever the time of day or night it is. In order to manage this, our team had to remain responsive 24hours a day.
As the 2nd touring city of the acclaimed MDNA tour in June 2012, preparation of this first ever full size touring show began many months prior.
Our site crew were involved in the initial dismantling of the current Yas Arena semi permanent stage to be replaced by the increased touring stage set which included hydraulics, special set and special effects.
Liaising with the local promoter, Touring Production and StageCo this tour saw over 50 fullsize containers worth of stage, wardrobe, set and hydraulics head to Yas Arena in correct formation for off-loading.
A De-rig of this scale included overseeing and providing 120+ crew each separated into divisions and managing these sections to ensure containers were loaded in the correct order of shipment.
Time was of the essence with this de-rig. All 50 trucks had to travel to Dubai Airport from Abu Dhabi, in the correct shipping order within 12hours of show finish.
Overseeing the onsite truck logistics ensured that we effectively created a round robin of trucks. This ensured that all trucks were loaded quickly and efficiently ensuring the safety of the crew, equipment, and drivers.
Our crew managed this incredible feat within 8hours. This ensured the containers were in Dubai ahead of schedule for boarding the Antanovs to the next location.
For the 7th year running, GCC Events LLC have been involved in the National Day Celebration in Abu Dhabi, this year being the ND46th National Day Celebration in Al Mushrif Palace on 2nd December 2017. This year also saw GCC providing crew to Flash Entertainment as well as Done and Dusted Production to assist in the build and production of this event. Over the event period, GCC provided over 500 crew working over 5,000 man hours to include site and show crew, plant operators as well as climbers and spot operators.
As expected there were a large number of shift changes as well as crew changes. In order to manage this, the team had to remain responsive 24hours a day and often having to strictly manage our ‘professional’ team and made sure of the delivery and completion of each task required.
GCC have had the pleasure of working on the UAE National Day for over XX years as the sole crewing supplier.
We have worked on The National Day celebrations for many years now as the sole crew supplier for all departments of the show.
ND47 in 2018 was themed the “Year of Zayed” and held significant importance within the UAE and for the show producers.
Over the period 4 September – 10 December 2018, we supplied throughout this period over 10,968 crew with a total of 131,616 man hours. Liaising with all departments, GCC Crew were placed in the following roles:
Our team were involved and supported in every aspect of delivery of this incredible event. Keeping the fridges filled with water; running and managing props; site build and de-rig; stage hands; lighting, Wardrobe, sound and rigging.
Running over 380 crew daily our operations team, coordinated and liaised with the client/s as well as transport team and the crew. Ensuring daily updates were communicated; managing crew calls; changes to crew timings, amended hours, pick up locations and of course uniform laundry. Our ability to remain responsive 24hours a day was a key factor and in remaining flexible we were able to ensure each show department ran as smoothly as possible.
(from busiest day account) on the busiest days (2nd Dec 2018, show day), we transported and organised over Three hundred and eighty eight crew to help deliver ND47.
we were involved in all aspects of delivering this show, from simply filling fridges with water, to keep the vast amount of personnel hydrated on site, to having eighty five stage hands on stage involved in the show itself. There was not one element that we did not have a hand in, from power to lighting , from wardrobe to sound, GCC Events crew were there to help and facilitate.
Running crew of this size daily, was a logistical operation on the scale not seen before in the UAE. Getting crew to site in large numbers on time, needs a team of dedicated people behind the scenes as well. The operation manager and her assistants, took crew calls daily that changed numbers for all the departments on site. We then contacted all crew to inform them of call time changes and crew numbers Continuity was a key factor in helping all the departments running smooth
2018 saw the first international music festival support the Formula E launch in Ad Diryah, Riyadh. A 3 night music extravaganza staging over 6 headline artists to include; One Republic, Black Eyed Peas, Enrique, Jason Derulo, David Guetta and Amr Diab.
Working closely with Live Nation, Formula E and Blink Experience, GCC helped shape and build the music site with provision of Site Management. Liaising with all suppliers, Nigel and Steve developed the site plan, site supplier, waste, water and cleaning schedules as well as build schedule. Maintaining liaison with all key stakeholders was imperative in this complex build to ensure division of areas, delivery schedules and economies of scale could be managed and delivered.
Supporting Nigel and Steve were our site crew who chalked up over 1800 man hours on site
GCC have had the pleasure of working on the UAE National Day for over 3 years as the sole crewing supplier for all departments of the show.
ND49 in 2020 was themed the “The Seeds of The Union” and held significant importance within the UAE and for the show producers. It was produced within strict COVID-19 protocols in a year that proved to be incredibly tumultuous.
Over the period 19 October – 10 December 2020, we supplied 1,919 crew which was in excess of 23,028 man hours. Liaising with all departments, GCC Crew were placed in the following roles:
Our team were involved and supported in every aspect of delivery of this incredible event. Keeping the fridges filled with water; running and managing props; site build and de-rig; stage hands; lighting, sound and rigging.
Running over 300 crew daily our operations team, coordinated and liaised with the client/s as well as transport team and the crew. Ensuring daily updates were communicated; managing crew calls; changes to crew timings, amended hours, pick up locations and of course uniform laundry. Our ability to remain responsive 24hours a day was a key factor and in remaining flexible we were able to ensure each show department ran as smoothly as possible.
15 August 2021 – 28 January 2022
We have worked on The National Day celebrations for many years now as the sole crew supplier for all departments of the show.
This year was the “The Golden Jubilee” and held significant importance within the UAE and for the show producers. We were contacted to supply all local crew for all departments of this show to include:
Over the period 15th August 2021 – 28 January 2022, we supplied a total of 12,955 crew.
11 September – 29 December 2023
We were contacted to supply all local crew for all departments of this show to include:
Over the period 11 September – 29 December 2023, we supplied a total of 7,848 crew.
Show Dates: 12-22 September 2024
A 1920s story of murder, greed, and jazz featuring characters Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly. Brought to the UAE by Proactiv Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism
Miral and The Walt Disney Company announced the development of the Middle East and Africa’s first Disney theme park resort on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The announcement was celebrated with a record-breaking 9,000-drone show, fireworks, and live performances from artists like Lang Lang
Show Dates: 11-12-13 December 2025
Artists: Cardi B; Post Malone; Swedish House Mafia; Calvin Harris; Halsey; Pitbull; Avril Lavigne; Major Lazer; and Benson Boone
Departments: Site Team and UG
Gulf Crewing have the bar set at the same level as mainland European countries when it comes to loading in and out and taking care of Tour Production. It was home from home, apart from the 100 degree heat! Professional, Motivated, Organised, Conscientious and a pleasure to work with.
Excellent cooperation, knowledgeable, alert attentive crew and very friendly with it.
I have enormous admiration for the Gulf Crewing boys; for their ability to get the job done and work under their own initiative. They are often the unsung heroes on projects when theirs is a significant contribution to the overall success.
Gulf crewing helped to achieve this vision by providing efficiently managed and well presented crew who were seamlessly integrated into the working environment.
As always, Nigel and his crew made sure our show went smoothly with a professional attitude and good attention to detail.
Nigel Beaton oversaw the provision of this labour without which this show would not have been possible. He and his company were efficient, respectful and hard working.
The quality of your crew and the willingness to work and not slack was very refreshing and very surprising.
I would like to send my gratitude to you and your excellent production team. You made everything easy for use.
We have had perfect timekeeping, polite and good humoured crew who have joined in the spirit of this unique challenge
GCC were very accommodating of our requests even the late ones, we always have an answer in regards to whatever kind of crew we are requesting whether they were general crew, riggers and production.
Able to meet all the requirements even when arriving at the last minute. All of this with a smile always painted on the face.
Everybody worked exceptionally well to ensure the execution of the show was absolutely flawless. Every department was extremely happy with the attitude, competence and professionalism of the crew you supplied.
Over the course of 3,259 shifts and nearly 39,000 man-hours a small army of production and site crew labored tirelessly to produce a truly world class celebration.
I would like to praise GCC for the efforts in site management and also for the professional show mentality to help our finale shine with twenty crew harnessed on the roof’s edge to deliver the pixel rain which was only rehearsed once with four crew.
Once again, thank you so much for your devotion on our project, you made my life so much easier.
I must congratulate them for taking control from a bad supplier, and producing a finished product, that cricketing superstars Chris Gayle & Kevin Peterson thought was amazing and a real challenge.
The crew we had on site for ADSW and ZAHF were amazing, I loved working with the guys. The crew we had on both projects were great, and everything asked of them always done with a smile on their face which is rare now days.
Thank you for the great support, the team on ground were on top of all their tasks and were always on time.
They worked really well and helped make our event work smoothly.
Gulf Crewing have the bar set at the same level as mainland European countries when it comes to loading in and out and taking care of Tour Production. It was home from home, apart from the 100 degree heat! Professional, Motivated, Organised, Conscientious and a pleasure to work with.
Excellent cooperation, knowledgeable, alert attentive crew and very friendly with it.
I have enormous admiration for the Gulf Crewing boys; for their ability to get the job done and work under their own initiative. They are often the unsung heroes on projects when theirs is a significant contribution to the overall success.
Gulf crewing helped to achieve this vision by providing efficiently managed and well presented crew who were seamlessly integrated into the working environment.
As always, Nigel and his crew made sure our show went smoothly with a professional attitude and good attention to detail.
Nigel Beaton oversaw the provision of this labour without which this show would not have been possible. He and his company were efficient, respectful and hard working.
The quality of your crew and the willingness to work and not slack was very refreshing and very surprising.
I would like to send my gratitude to you and your excellent production team. You made everything easy for use.
We have had perfect timekeeping, polite and good humoured crew who have joined in the spirit of this unique challenge
GCC were very accommodating of our requests even the late ones, we always have an answer in regards to whatever kind of crew we are requesting whether they were general crew, riggers and production.
Able to meet all the requirements even when arriving at the last minute. All of this with a smile always painted on the face.
Everybody worked exceptionally well to ensure the execution of the show was absolutely flawless. Every department was extremely happy with the attitude, competence and professionalism of the crew you supplied.
Over the course of 3,259 shifts and nearly 39,000 man-hours a small army of production and site crew labored tirelessly to produce a truly world class celebration.
I would like to praise GCC for the efforts in site management and also for the professional show mentality to help our finale shine with twenty crew harnessed on the roof’s edge to deliver the pixel rain which was only rehearsed once with four crew.
Once again, thank you so much for your devotion on our project, you made my life so much easier.
I must congratulate them for taking control from a bad supplier, and producing a finished product, that cricketing superstars Chris Gayle & Kevin Peterson thought was amazing and a real challenge.
The crew we had on site for ADSW and ZAHF were amazing, I loved working with the guys. The crew we had on both projects were great, and everything asked of them always done with a smile on their face which is rare now days.
Thank you for the great support, the team on ground were on top of all their tasks and were always on time.
They worked really well and helped make our event work smoothly.
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The Nigel Beaton Stage Manager of the Year — TPIMEA Awards.
The only crew supplier in the Middle East with an industry award named after its founder.