Dalmia Cement RCF Excellence Awards
An immersive gala production for 808 guests, fusing London-inspired visuals with Indian cultural heritage inside the Arora Ballroom.
A prestige gala of cinematic scale
On 15 September 2024, the Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London – The O2 was transformed into a world-class awards gala environment for Dalmia Cement's RCF Excellence Awards. Kudos AV delivered the complete end-to-end production for 808 guests across 101 round tables, one of the most ambitious corporate awards productions we have delivered in London.
The brief called for a seamless fusion of London prestige and Indian cultural identity. A panoramic LED backdrop spanning the full width of the stage anchored the room visually, while a bespoke scenic design of eleven themed installations and activations created a layered, immersive guest experience from the moment of arrival through to the final award presentation.
Every department was coordinated by a single production team. From the custom entrance arch greeting guests on arrival to the animated London skyline content rolling behind each award category, every element was designed, built and delivered entirely by Kudos AV.
Engineering a panoramic stage at The O2
The centrepiece of the production was a panoramic LED configuration built across the full width of the Arora Ballroom stage. A large centre LED wall anchored the design, flanked by symmetrical side screens to create a seamless widescreen canvas visible from every one of the 101 round tables across the room.
Animated London skyline content was created specifically for the event, running throughout reception and dinner before transitioning to the gold and black awards branding for the ceremony itself. Every content cue, from animated transitions to spotlight moments, was coordinated live from the production desk by the Kudos AV show caller.
The stage was a bespoke build with a custom runway extending into the room and bespoke stepped access, creating a cinematic presentation moment for every award recipient. The entire stage environment, LED, runway and stepped access, was conceived, built and operated as one unified visual system.
The room
808 guests across 101 round tables in the Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London – The O2.
On stage
A panoramic LED canvas spanning the full width of the stage, from animated London skyline to gold and black awards branding.
Eleven themed zones across the Arora Ballroom
- Custom Entrance Arch
- Branded Welcome Backdrop
- LED Standees
- Tetris Photo Opportunity
- I Love Dalmia Installation
- London Family Activation
- Royal-Themed Photo Op
- RCF Letter Cut
- London Street Feature
- Mahabali Cutout
- Onam Rangoli
This was not a standard corporate dinner. It was a cinematic production, a complete world built inside the Arora Ballroom over 808 guests and eleven scenic zones.
The production exceeded every expectation. From the entrance arch to the final award, every detail was executed with precision. Kudos AV delivered a world-class event that reflected the scale and ambition of the RCF Excellence Awards.
LED Screen Configuration
Panoramic centre LED wall with flanking side screens creating a seamless full-stage widescreen backdrop, with animated London skyline and gold awards branding managed live.
Stage and Runway Build
Bespoke stage with a custom runway and stepped access, creating a cinematic presentation moment for every award recipient.
Lighting Design
Full overhead rig with moving-head beams and wash effects, with dynamic looks across reception, dinner and awards including spotlight sequences for each presentation.
Sound System
Professional line array with full coverage across all 101 tables: clear, balanced audio for speeches, entertainment and announcements all evening.
Scenic Design and Installation
Eleven themed scenic installations and activations across the venue, from the custom entrance arch to cultural photo activations, all designed and built by Kudos AV.
Camera Riser
Dedicated elevated camera riser for photography and videography, ensuring professional documentation of every award presentation and stage moment.
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