AMERICA'S CUP OPENING CEREMONY
WHERE
THE NATIONAL STADIUM
Hosting the event at the National stadium on the south field allows us to open the ceremony to a wider public audience, while making it more possible to reduce ticket prices for the general public. Seating 4000+ people. the stadium is the ideal location to bring together locals, visitors and dignitaries. We have done a basic layout based on our meeting with the SVP of Operations at the Stadium, however it is difficult to plan without CAD drawings being provided or created for the space. We are in the process of attempting to obtain these.
TICKETING
THE KEEP LAYOUT
VIP
THE OCEAN PASS
+ Highest VIP class ticket
+ Private VIP entrance / valet parking
+ Superior views
+ America's Cup Sailors / Dignitaries in this section
+ Buffet dinner
+ Complimentary drinks
+ Private Restrooms & Attendants
+ Interactive theater / performances through the night
+ Up close & personal interaction with performers
+ Multi-sensory experience
+ Stylized Bermudian cultural cuisine
+ Under the big tent
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Enjoy the most elaborate production to highlight Bermudian art, culture and history in sophisticated style. Enter the ocean level to be immersed beneath the waves into an experience that aims to represent Bermuda in sight, sound and taste. Let the theatricality unfold around you as the show continues through out the night. $1000
THE SEA PASS
+ Secondary VIP class ticket
+ Private VIP entrance / valet parking
+ Elevated views
+ Appetizers
+ Complimentary drinks
+ Private Restrooms & Attendants
+ Limited interactive theater / performances
+ Up close & personal interaction with limited performers
+ Stylized Bermudian cultural cuisine
+ Grand stand protected area
+ Elevator Access
+ Private bar / numbered seats
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Witness the spectacle from an elevated vantage point in the best seats in the grand stand. With access to the upper level VIP lounge you can experience the show from 2 different prime views. $500
THE LAGOON PASS
+ Numbered seating
+ Covered grand stand
+ Elevated seating
+ Limited interactive theater / performances
+ Lagoon bar access through out event
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Located in the west grand stand, these seats will offer views of the big picture, varying in distance from the field. $50
THE HARBOR PASS
+ Corporate / Private party VIP ticket
+ Private VIP entrance / valet parking
+ Superior views
+ Internally managed bar / food
+ Group value tickets
+ Private Restrooms & Attendants
+ Tented 2nd / 3rd story scaffolding views
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St. George Suite - Under 25 People $
Hamilton Suite - 26-60 People $
Sandys Suite - 61-100 People $
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STANDARD
THE INLET PASS
+ East elevated bleachers
+ Limited interactive theater / performances
+ Public bar access
+Uncovered bleacher seating
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A balanced view of both the details and larger layout of the production. $50
THE COVE PASS
+ Junior / Senior Pass
+ East field level bleachers or ringside Reef Pass
+ Limited interactive theater / performances
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This pass gives access to front row views in the east bleachers or ringside reef views. $20
THE REEF PASS
+ Ringside standing
+ Parade / Festival style views
+ Limited interactive theater / performances
+ Up close view of performers
+ Public bar access
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Drawing inspiration from the May 24th, parade style layout, these seats will see towering costumes and an upclose and personal look at the elaborate costumes. Located on the west and south side of the field. $30
April 2017 - May 2017
Creative Director & Producer oversees Bermuda Show technical & dress rehearsals, liaisons with Luis Vuitton fashion specialists. Lead Directors working full time on Bermuda Show with all technical contractors, performers, costumes fabricators, and venue event management. Itineraries for VIP guests and security confirmed, Protocol for the Governor & Royalty confirmed, Presentations from the Premier, Minister of Sport, ACEA Authorities, Sponsors and Dignitaries, confirmed.
May 19th (or) 20th, 2017
Opening Ceremony for 35th America's Cup. Broadcast Globally on exclusive Networks.
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For a more detailed time line breakdown see this document.
August -September 2016
Proposal Team fine tunes Opening Ceremony Proposal Design & Pitches to ACBDA & ACEA. Contract and payments confirmed. Proposal team moves forward to confirm additional Sponsor investment of Louis Vuitton, BTA, Community & Cultural Affairs, (& more) to further buffer anticipated profits.
October 2016 - December 2016
Creative Director & Producer coordinates with ACEA, AC Teams, Sponsors, ACBDA, international Broadcast Media, (et al) to produce Opening Ceremony events. Timelines for contractors developed and contracts confirmed for critical Lead Directors (Artistic Director, Technical Director, A/V contractors, Venue Hire). Costumes & materials sourced & shipped. Talent and casting of Bermudian musician, artists, performers, song writers booked, music producers developing soundtracks.
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PROJECT TIME LINE
You can view the complete speadsheet here.
FINANCIALS
FUNDING &
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Bermuda Tourism Authority & Community & Cultural Affairs
The Opening Ceremony presents a unique opportunity to showcase Bermuda in a way the world has never seen. A Opening Ceremony highlighting Bermudian culture designed, directed and produced by Bermudians, featuring Bermudian artists, musicians and performers. It creates a legacy of pride at a moment in time when it is needed, which will echo through the generations. The opening ceremony fits the description of the Cultural Legacy Fund and while it meets the needs of upscale high class clients to Bermuda (important economic investors to the island) it will also meet the needs of everyday Bermudians as the costumes, dances and performances showcased in the Opening Ceremony take to the streets of Bermuda for the May 24th Bermuda Day Parade - cultural legacy and pride in action.
Corporate
This would be a great opportunity for local businesses to create jobs and support art and culture in Bermuda. Their support will be highly publicized in the America's cup event and stand to benefit them to a great degree.