Overview

When Live Nation reached out to One Eighty with just 48 hours’ notice to capture The Weeknd’s sold-out performance at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, our team rose to the challenge. With limited time, we swiftly built a production team, developed an equipment list, coordinated shot lists, and held on-site production meetings to ensure flawless execution.

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The Challenge

Operating with such a tight turnaround required precision planning and teamwork. We deployed a two-camera operator setup to maximize coverage while ensuring minimal interference with the artist’s own content team. Navigating access restrictions and capturing live moments in real-time, we maintained the delicate balance between high-quality output and the fast-paced demands of the live event environment.

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On-Site Execution

The day kicked off with on-site meetings to align everyone on priorities and constraints. From early afternoon, we captured:

• Fans lining up and engaging outside the venue.

• Key moments from the supporting acts (Anna Lunoe, Chxrry22, Mike Dean).

• The energy and spectacle of The Weeknd’s performance, including fan sound bites and interactions, special effects, and hit tracks like Blinding Lights and After Hours.

• Crowd audio and live atmosphere to create immersive footage.

With a focus on speed, creativity, and cinematic storytelling, our crew ensured we stayed agile and responsive to the event’s unfolding moments.

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Deliverables

1. Three live moments delivered during the event for instant posting on social media platforms, driving fan engagement and promoting upcoming Sydney dates.

2. A PR/Media timeline edit delivered overnight, providing footage for breakfast TV and news outlets to broadcast the next morning.

3. A comprehensive recap video delivered the following morning, featuring highlights of the night and encapsulating the energy of the sold-out show. This video will be showcased in our case study on the One Eighty website, demonstrating the seamless execution of high-pressure event coverage.

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Key Achievements

• Fast turnaround with only 48 hours’ notice to organise the shoot and deliver results.

• Efficient multi-cam operation that captured both intimate fan interactions and high-energy stage moments.

• Real-time content delivery that fueled social engagement and ensured media presence.

• A well-received recap video, approved by Live Nation and The Weeknd with no revisions!

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