Drum and Bass legends Chase and Status headed out on their ambitious live tour across some of the UK’s biggest arenas with a stunning ROE video screen and MoveKet automation package from PRG UK.

After the release of 2024’s “Backbone” catapulted Chase and Status back into the cultural zeitgeist, the highly anticipated UK tour has seen the duo go from strength to strength. Bringing a high energy rave to arenas this size requires something special for the production so PRG UK headed down to Co Op Live in Manchester to chat to the team and get the load down on the tour.

Walking into the main room, the clear centre piece of the stage is the unusual “Letterbox” LED upstage screen, supported by MoveKet automation to reveal the band as the show kicks off and create dynamic movement throughout the set. ROE Vanish V8T panels were used to build the 27m wide x 4m deep structure, chosen for the strong colour depth and the 50% transparency means the lighting can be integrated seamlessly as the screen moves and adds more variety to the looks throughout the show.

“It’s a rave basically, it’s a Drum and Bass” concert” says Steve Jones, Crew Chief. “The video content is key and really leans into that for this show. Having the blow through screen looks incredible with the lighting package and lasers behind it.”

Along with the upstage screen are two 3m x 5m IMAG screens supported by a simple but effective camera package consisting of a Grass Valley Karrera system with 4 Sony System cameras; two using Fuji long lenses at FOH and two pit cameras with wide angle lenses.

Another unique feature on this tour that everyone will be talking about are the six floating trusses over the crowd, powered by the MoveKet automation system. Throughout the show they rise up in a striking v shape then lower right over the crowd’s heads, fully immersing the room in the spectacle. It’s like being at Creamfields or maybe a high-end Vegas club – only with more pyro!

The show was designed by Sam Tozer and Vision Factory and production managed by Mike Clegg. They are supported by a tight knit crew, many of which have been with the band for years. With such a labour of love, it was vital for the team to have suppliers they could trust to deliver each element of the show.

“I’ve been happy with every tour I’ve done with PRG and this one is no different” continues Jones. “Nothing’s a problem for them, they understand the needs of this line of work and I know I can pick up the phone to them any time of day and someone will help me. The equipment and engineering are fantastic. The service both in prep and on tour is always excellent.”

Then, just like that, it’s show time. Crowds pour in from all sides, filling up the main room and spilling out into the foyer. Merch is cleaned out before the first support act even hit the stage.

As the house lights dim, the crowd roars in anticipation as MC Takura commands the stage and rips through Smash TV and Selecta. The energy never lets up from both artist and crowd as the pyro heats up and the visuals light up the arena. On the upstage screen, a mixture of high contrast content, lyrics and lip syncs from vocalists bring the show alive, with sfx, provided by BPM SFX, as the icing on the cake.

A host of guest vocalists appear including NADIAH, IRAH, Ethan Holt and a special appearance from Arrdee during Liquor and Cigarettes to more roars from the Manchester crowd. It’s a jam-packed show and it’s been a pleasure for PRG to be a part of it.

In the words of Takura…. LONG LIVE DRUM AND BASS!

Crew List

Show Designer: Sam Tozer

Production Manager: Mike Clegg

Crew Chief: Steve Jones

PRG Crew:

Max Timpson

Paul Borthwick

Chris Hobson

Nick Edwards

Chris Keating

John Carr

Izzy Everatt

Will Gallegos 

Jack Dixon

James Andrews