We are no strangers to building custom tunnels for the MTV Video Music Awards. Back in 2016, we built a super angular, aluminum-welded, LED-laden tunnel that served as the walkway for performers and announcers to make their way to the stage. But in 2021, we harnessed that experienced tunnel vision and built a 16’ high by 10’ wide tunnel smack dab in the middle of a 50’ high inflated moon man. It was a spectacle for sure!

TUNNEL VISION:

This tunnel included some beautiful LED handy work thanks to our power techs and was seen throughout the show in white, pink, orange, blue, and green hues. There were many notable times an iconic artist emerged from the tunnel – either to perform, announce nominations, or accept the coveted moonperson award.

THANK YOU

A big shoutout to some of our favorite collaborators from the 2021 VMAs:

  • Production Design: Julio Himede / Yellow Studio
  • Art Direction: Matt Steinbrenner / Stein Design Inc.
  • Fog Effects: Pyrotek Special Effects Inc.
  • Lighting Design: Tom Sutherland / DX 7 Design
  • Screens Producer: Trevor Burk / Visual Noise Creative
  • Staging: All Access Staging
  • Rigging: Kish Rigging

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