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Weezer Performs at NADA Show in Dallas

June 5, 2023

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Onstage Systems returned to Gilley’s early this year, excited to deliver another killer show. This one was a private concert featuring the iconic band Weezer. The band was here to perform exclusively for the National Automobile Dealers Association during their 2023 annual show in Dallas.And yes, Weezer captivated the audience as expected with their high-energy music, unique sound, and mind-blowing spectacle for the NADA post-convention-day mixer. And it was made possible with the support of Onstage Systems.

The lucky eventgoers got a special treat as Weezer unveiled their debut performance of the cover song “California Girls” by the Beach Boys. It was a special test run with an audience before the band would later perform the hit as part of the tribute to the Beach Boys at this year’s Grammy Awards. The night was unforgettable, filled with incredible music that resonated with the energized crowd. We can sum the event up as the perfect blend of entertainment and camaraderie, with a fun-filled atmosphere for all.

During their electrifying performance, Weezer thrilled the appreciative crowd with a phenomenal setlist showcasing their timeless hits and memorable cover songs. The night kicked off with beloved tunes such as “Beverly Hills” and “My Name Is Jonas.” The band continued to surprise the audience with their version of B.o.B’s “Magic” and Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”

Other tunes belted out from this unforgettable setlist were:

Undone – The Sweater Song
Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
Pork and Beans (with “1 More Hit” intro)
Take on Me by (A-ha cover)
Africa by Toto
California Girls” by the Beach Boys (live debut)
Island in the Sun
Say It Ain’t So

For the epic encore, the band concluded the fun-packed evening with their timeless hit, “Buddy Holly,” leaving the entire audience in awe and cheering for more. Yes, it was a night everyone will remember, that’s for sure, and here’s how we helped it happen.

As an acclaimed audio-visual company, we take great pride in our rock-solid partnership with The Event Nerd team. They trust us to bring their wild and imaginative ideas to life with our creative solutions and flawless execution. And that’s achievable thanks to the Onstage Systems unstoppable team. Our people poured hearts and souls into this project —like all projects before it—in their relentless obsession for perfection. And we can honestly say that Gilley’s event was off the charts! Yeah, we nailed it, just like we always do.

Onstage Systems knows a thing or two about a thing or two when asked to create lasting memories at events. In this case, we strategically placed attention-grabbing LED walls around Gilley’s complex. Our cutting-edge digital displays created an incredible opportunity for the sponsor Capital One activations. In fact, they stole the show, exposing the backer’s branding with a dynamic and visually hypnotic flair. But that’s not all!

We decided to move things up another notch by going beyond the standard offerings. Our team designed intricate hardware and lighting installations that were nothing less than awe-inspiring. This setup guaranteed seamless integration of the client’s branding and decor, blending in beautifully with the overall aesthetics. Best of all, our work here added to the experience without distracting the focus from the event and its sponsors, but it wasn’t without a few challenges.

Our biggest challenge was to create an elaborate setup within a tight 24-hour timeframe. And that meant there had to be faultless coordination across multiple departments, right. Our job was to bring together diverse elements to craft a truly extraordinary experience—so that’s exactly what we did. It took extensive preparation, pre-rigged GT trusses, meticulous design work, and efficient prefabrication. Well…. our skilled and dedicated tech crew pulled off this seemingly impossible task within a single day.

So, Onstage Systems rose to the occasion and tackled the event’s challenges head-on with our imaginative solutions—as we always do. The strategies and techniques used demanded custom fabrication, showcasing how we never back down when off-the-shelf remedies for problems aren’t on the table.

Despite the time constraints, we achieved a stunning, unforgettable arrangement that exceeded all expectations. It’s moments like these that remind us why we love doing what we do. That is, to turn ambitious visions into extraordinary realities, regardless of constraints.

Our love for live event production is easy for all to see in our work. It’s why our partners and clients trust us to bring event ideas to life with creative solutions and flawless execution.

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Erykah Badu Annual Birthday Bash

June 5, 2023

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Erykah Badu kicked off her 2023 birthday bash at The Factory venue in Dallas with the famously-behind artist right on time this year—can you believe that? She took center stage, strutting her stuff, adorned in a mirrored top hat and fluffy white furs. But what made it all come together were the amazing people, props, and stellar sonic experience that laid the groundwork for an epic event.

Erykah Badu has enjoyed another incredible year. Heck, she even graced the cover of Vogue in March this year. And guess what? Her fan base continues to grow despite not dropping any new tracks in 2023.

Onstage Systems was a key player in Badu’s amazing 2023 birthday celebration, thanks to our resourceful solutions and guaranteed wow factor. It’s how we always roll, impressing the crowd with behind-the-scenes creativity. And the confetti explosion raining down from above, filling the air with a burst of multicolored happiness, that was us, too. And let us tell you, no one wanted to miss a beat on Badu’s 52nd cake day, and no one did.

Being in business for over 40 years, collaborating with other event professionals is natural to us. It’s why clients like Erykah Badu and others have us back for their performances time after time.

Committed to Creating Lasting Memories

You, too, can prepare for a wild ride of stimulating experiences and unforgettable memories. Onstage Systems is your go-to full-service live event production company, offering top-level turn-key solutions that guarantee to leave lasting impressions. From your initial concept to our flawless event presentation, we cover every detail, leaving you to take the credit and bask in the glory.

Onstage Systems’ Featured Work Speaks for Itself

Sometimes, Badu decides to improvise, switch things up, and take the production in a new visionary direction. This annual event is always off the charts with its eclectic vibes, spontaneous nature, and unexpected twists. It certainly keeps us on our toes, that’s for sure. But hey, Onstage Systems loves a good challenge; it’s what keeps the team’s creative juices flowing.

Onstage Systems has proven time and time again to be one of the go-to companies for Badu’s epic annual birthday bashes. In fact, we have been rocking the audio and backline support for her parties for the past several years, earning her unwavering trust in our unrivaled expertise for creativity. It’s what we do; pride ourselves on the ability to switch creative lanes and roll with the punches at the drop of a hat.

So when it comes to making Badu’s birthday bashes truly unforgettable events for all, Onstage Systems has her back. We make it our business to know exactly what we must do and how to deliver that magic.

See, Onstage Systems has a family-oriented culture, always putting people front and center of what we do. It’s why we can hold our heads high and deliver seamless, unforgettable big stress-free experiences for our clients every time—without expectation.

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Cattle Baron’s Ball 2022 – A Rousing Success

November 1, 2022

The 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball has been another rousing achievement, raising millions for cancer research. But a winning ball is not only the result of its VIP guest list or high-profile sponsors. Nor is success guaranteed with revered performers, luxury raffles, or silent auctions. Although these are critical components, successful fundraising events need something more.

Large live events, especially non-profit fundraisers like the Cattle Baron’s Ball, are complex machines with many moving parts that must work together to ensure success. Numerous vendors need to be coordinated, and the schedule of events needs to cross-reference with the venue’s capabilities and limitations. Event production has to find a way to adapt and overcome challenges so the event can go on.

That’s why an event’s production needs to be entrusted to a capable and well-experienced team. Our family-run, full-service event production house has been the go-to Cattle-Baron’s Ball event partner for over 40 years… And our seasoned team of industry experts ensure the annual event goes without a hitch every year.

A Brief History of the Cattle Baron’s Ball

The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was in 1974, some 48 years ago. It was a western-style Texas BBQ event that attracted over 500 guests. The aim was to raise funds for cancer research through the community-based American Cancer Society. The inaugural event raised $56,000 for research via ticket sales and an auction. Today, the Ball hosts more than 3,000 guests and raises millions of dollars each year.

AV Production Partner Throughout the Years

Onstage Systems has been a passionate partner of the Cattle Baron’s Ball for many decades. We support them with stage design, indoor and outdoor lighting, audio systems, and additional event production. It’s our mission to enhance the evening’s performances and make the Ball an unforgettable experience for every guest.

The 2022 event was the 49th ball, located at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Our team proudly supports spectacular performances by headlining talent on every occasion. This year’s live music performances were provided by Chris Young and Old Dominion.

Why Fundraising Events Partner with Onstage Systems

Onstage Systems has been providing event production services since 1978. We are a full-service audio-visual partner with a family-oriented culture. We treat all who work with us as extended family, which is reflected in our work. Our true grit, work ethic, and professionalism are unrivaled in the industry.

Being a full-service event production company means we take care of various needs for the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball. This year, more than 100 techs and assistants were involved in the setup, production, and event teardown.

Here’s a summary of Onstage Systems’ audiovisual services:

Audio	Video	Lighting
Wide range of innovative and superior audio technologies. These sound solutions guarantee to engage and enrich the guest experience. We own and maintain our own equipment, which guarantees not only the best tech in the industry, but also the best equipment to go with it.	Event production video shows stage actions on giant screens at events, broadcast to television, or streamed live on the internet. Multi-screen and complex corporate events need technology to produce results that the high. end client demands.	Tailored lighting solutions that give events a wow factor. Designs that ignite awe, and precision-oriented results that make the client and the attendee see what is meant to be highlighted. Perfected lighting strikes the ideal balance for optimal performance and joyous audience experiences.
AV Installations	Event Production	Stage Design
Custom, unique audiovisual installations are built to exact needs, specifications, and budgets.	Comprehensive event support from start to end. Includes full planning logistics, technical aspects, and additional services on request. Event production takes ideas from concept to seamless execution.	Unique, creative stage designs that serve the intent and aesthetics of a live event. They harmonize different elements and overall layout, thus fixating the eyes and ears of a captive audience.
Special Effects	Equipment Rentals	Staging & Rooftops
Special effects used to add excitement and elevate drama. Illusions, sounds, and visual tricks engage guests, leaving audiences with truly memorable experiences.	Top-of-the-line AV equipment rentals that add technical perfection to any event type. Think backline rentals, speaker systems, audio consoles, microphones, barricades, ramps and more.	Widest choice of mobile, custom staging in the Southwest. Along with rooftops, crowd control barriers, and more, vital to transforming any landscape into highly coveted venues.

Safe Event Solutions for Our Clients

No indoor or outdoor challenge is too great for the committed teams at Onstage Systems. Moreover, we hold certifications for Event Safety Alliance® Member and ESAT Core Safety Training. Our healthy obsession with rigorous safety means we always use approved, safety-compliant PPE, tools, and equipment.

Flexible Event Production Solutions

No two Cattle Baron’s Balls are the same, but every event is a memorable success. Whatever the demands, Onstage Systems rises to all challenges. In addition, we can seamlessly add live streaming support to your in-person live event on request. With over 40 years in the business, Onstage Systems guarantees a smooth-running, stress-free function at every event.

Exhilarating Experiences, Everlasting Impressions

Let us handle the details. And you can take credit for an exhilarating experience that leaves everlasting impressions. Discover how our creative, comprehensive event production can help your next live, virtual, or hybrid event succeed.

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The State Fair of Texas, Illumination Sensation

November 9, 2021

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Onstage Systems returned to work at The State Fair of Texas this year after last year’s Fair was canceled due to COVID-19. The State Fair has been running annually since 1886, and 2020 marks one of the few years the Fair has been canceled in its 135-year run.

Hosted in Dallas, TX, Onstage Systems’ hometown at the historic Fair Park, the State Fair of Texas is an annual celebration of the Lone Star State. The State Fair promotes Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement with quality entertainment and family-friendly fun. It is one of the largest in the United States, with more than two million visitors each year welcomed by its iconic mascot, the world’s tallest cowboy, the 55-foot Big Tex.

Onstage Systems has worked with their client, Interlaced Productions and the State Fair of Texas since the ‘90s on the Illumination Sensation show. Originally held inside the Cotton Bowl, the show has since transitioned to the Fair’s water gardens.

The nighttime event is a dazzle of music and live performance complemented with light and video shimmering through the water gardens and illuminating the National Landmark Fair Park complex with washes of vivid color against the night sky. A sight to behold, the Illumination Sensation combines high-energy pop music, fireworks, dancers, acrobats, and lights with synchronized pyrotechnics to create a delightful spectacle.

Onstage Systems provides the audio, lighting, and video projection for the show, with this year’s run being sponsored by Mattress Firm. The show was created by Onstage Systems’ long-time event partner, Interlaced Productions. Onstage Systems and Interlaced Productions have been working together for over 30 years to bring this performance to Dallasites and visitors all over the country.

This year’s Illumination Sensation had a few extra challenges for the team. First were the added safety parameters due to COVID-19. With the live event industry rebounding this summer and Onstage Systems having two certified COVID-19 Compliance Officers on staff, the extra precautions are now second nature for all Onstage Systems events. Also, due to COVID-19 and the canceled 2020 State Fair of Texas, event budgets were a little tighter for the 2021 State Fair of Texas. However, Onstage Systems and Interlaced Productions came together to create a brilliant light experience for the millions of fairgoers.

Shows happen each night of the State Fair of Texas’s 24-day annual run. The Illumination Sensation is a must-see for anyone attending future State Fairs. Just be sure to arrive early to beat the crowd and pick out a great spot to see the show!

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L-Acoustics Raves On at Ubbi Dubbi, Billed as #FirstFestBack

June 30, 2021

Onstage Systems deploys PA on all four festival stages for Disco Donnie Presents

ENNIS, Texas – June 2021 – Although increasing numbers of live concert events are finally starting to occur once again, Dallas-based L-Acoustics Certified Provider Onstage Systems has already been busy over the past few months. In addition to providing sound reinforcement for recent Deadmau5 and Brett Young shows, the company was the exclusive audio supplier for Ubbi Dubbi, which was billed as the first large-scale North American festival to make its official post-pandemic comeback on April 24 and 25.

Staged at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, just south of Dallas, Ubbi Dubbi attracted more than 30,000 fans each day at the festival to hear top EDM artists like Kaskade, Illenium, Carnage, The Adventure Club, Kill The Noise, and dozens more joyously celebrate the communal experience of live music. To keep the crowd of ravers moving and grooving, event promoter Disco Donnie Presents (DDP) called on Onstage Systems to handle all concert sound reinforcement, which it did via L-Acoustics loudspeaker systems deployed across the festival’s four stages.

Onstage has worked with DDP on numerous festivals since 2015, including the inaugural Ubbi Dubbi, which took place at Fort Worth’s Panther Island Pavilion in 2019. At this year’s two-day event, a full lineup of 45 national and international EDM artists and 27 “hometown heroes” performed for the highly enthusiastic music-hungry throng.

For the primary “Ubbi’s Stage,” Onstage flew six L-Acoustics K1 over eight K2 per side as the mains, with eight KS28 subs ground-stacked below each array, plus 16 SB28 double-stacked in groups of four across the face of the stage with a single Kudo enclosure atop each sub-cluster for frontfill, all driven by LA8 amplified controllers.

“I am really loving this rig size; six K1 over eight K2 is a perfect match for many of our shows,” enthuses Onstage Audio Department Manager Jeremy Helt. “It’s compact, not too heavy, a perfect combination of K1 and K2, and friendly in the truck pack as well. Given the size of the main hangs and the audience area, no delays were necessary. The width of coverage from K2 meant we didn’t need an outfill covering the VIP area either.”

Onstage Senior Project Manager Tyler Johnston agrees: “The K1/K2 combo is loud, clear, and rider-friendly. There’s never any need to talk an artist or client into the fact that it’s going to sound fantastic. With L-Acoustics gear, there’s no doubt about the level of quality that the system will deliver.”

A considerable part of that reputation for amazing sound can be attributed to L-Acoustics Soundvision as a stellar system design platform, says Helt. “Soundvision has become an extremely reliable tool for predicting audience coverage, tuning details, and even timing effects,” he shares. “Autosolver, in particular, has taken so much time and trial-and-error out of the process that everything is now very streamlined. In most real-world situations, there is little tuning to be done if the Soundvision process has been correctly completed beforehand, and Ubbi Dubbi 2021 was a terrific example of that.”

The festival’s secondary “Dubbi’s Stage” featured ten K2 per side as the mains with a massive double-stacked wall of 24 SB28 subs spread out across the stage face, all driven by LA8. The “Zoom Room” stage utilized arrays of four K2 per side plus SB28 subs, while the “Ubbi Dubbi World” circular shade structure featured a four-stack surround design using Kudo with K1-SB subs to support trance acts.

Both “Ubbi’s Stage” and “Dubbi’s Stage” were also equipped with the appropriately-dubbed “Texas headphones” for stage monitoring. These comprised three Kara over one SB18 sub per side for DJ sidefills and were similarly LA8-powered. According to Johnston, “Texas headphones were the requirement on every rider this year because they look cool and sound amazing,” he says. “Once all the big names started using them several years ago, the rest of the DJs followed suit, and now everybody asks for them.”

For Onstage Systems CEO/President Hyacinth Belcher, Ubbi Dubbi was a tremendously welcome return of an event that companies like hers have been hoping for over the past year. “This was a mile-marker event for sure, and it felt great to be the first audio company back for an event that brought in 60,000 people post-Covid,” she says. “During the pandemic, the Onstage team came together to produce eight weeks of Covid-safe drive-in events where we kept our K2 busy! Our team was able to stay sharp and in good practice, so when we came out for Ubbi Dubbi, we could come out strong with a PA that we love and had taken very good care of during our ‘year break,’ so to speak.”

“Being in the driver’s seat and seeing all the smiles—people glowing with happiness to finally be able to attend festivals again—to listen to our favorite artists, and be outside under the sun and the stars—it was incredible,” she adds. “Witnessing the faces of artists, crew, and attendees when the rig powered up and music traveled across the landscape was priceless. Music heals, and we were all there soaking in the beautiful elixir!”

Following Ubbi Dubbi 2021, Onstage Systems has kept its K1/K2 systems busy in Hutto (a city just outside of Austin) and Fort Worth for Deadmau5 shows, on a Brett Young concert at TCU’s Carter Stadium, and for other recent events.

For more info on Disco Donnie Presents and Ubbi Dubbi Festival 2021, visit www.discodonniepresents.com and www.ubbidubbifestival.com. Onstage Systems is found online at www.onstagesystems.com.

About L-Acoustics

Founded in 1984 near Paris, France, L-Acoustics is the market leader in professional sound reinforcement technologies. With over 550 team members worldwide and offices in Paris, London, Singapore, Los Angeles, and New York, L-Acoustics is present in over 80 countries via our network of Certified Providers. Focused on solutions that elevate the audience experience, more than 20% of L-Acoustics’ talent is devoted to R&D in the areas of acoustics, applications, mechanics, electronics, signal processing, and software development. In recognition of creating innovative professional sound technology, L-Acoustics was named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020.

Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of the professional audio industry with L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, a multidimensional, object-based approach to designing, mixing, and processing sound that results in extremely natural and intelligible audio, and a more vibrant, authentic connection between artists and their fans. Now also available for exceptional private sound spaces with L-Acoustics Creations designs.

L-Acoustics technologies can be heard in places like the Hollywood Bowl, Dickies Arena, Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich, or the Philharmonie de Paris, as well as the world’s top-grossing festivals, and on tour with world-class artists such as Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, and P!NK.

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Related images:
1) LA_Ubbi_Dubbi_1.jpg – The main Ubbi’s Stage featured six K1 over eight K2 per side, plus 16 KS28 and 16 SB28 subs (pc: Drew Ressler, RUKES.com)
2) LA_Ubbi_Dubbi_2.jpg – The secondary Dubbi’s Stage flew ten K2 per side with 24 SB28 subs double-stacked across the stage face (pc: Jason Fenmore, Oh Dag Yo Photo)
3) LA_Ubbi_Dubbi_3.jpg – Kaskade on Ubbi’s Stage using “Texas headphones”—three Kara over one SB18 per side—for monitoring (pc: Drew Ressler, RUKES.com)
4) LA_Ubbi_Dubbi_4.jpg – With 30,000 people attending each day, Disco Donnie Presents billed Ubbi Dubbi as the #FirstFestBack (pc: Drew Ressler, RUKES.com)