Following the huge success of the first annual Lancaster Water Week, the 2018 event held on June 1st to 9th, brought in participants from all over the county to celebrate the importance of clean water which drives economic opportunity and growth benefiting our local economy and agriculture.

Some events and activities included bike rides, hikes, a canoe/kayak trip, a golf tournament, tours, a movie night, educational programs, tree planting, a trash pickup, a picnic, and a festival with food, art, and music.

Adding to the excitement of the 2017 laser light show projection, Nimblist wanted to make an even bigger impact with an installation that ran from day to night through the entire week. In the center of downtown Lancaster our team illuminated the Griest building in blue creating a unique water-like focal point. At the base of the building we placed a video kiosk which played clips and messages from water week, as well as a “Live Stream Stream” of the local waterways, in order to show people in the heart of the city that the beauty of the Conestoga is never far away.

 

Nimblist was honored to be a part of the I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell. The show, which was organized to pay homage to the memory of the late singer, drew a multitude of artists, celebrities and fans alike. Among the acts there to celebrate the legacy Chris Cornell left behind were the Foo Fighters, Temple of the Dog, Pearl Jam, Audioslave, Miley Cyrus, Metallica, the remaining members of Soundgarden and Jimmy Kimmel as host.

The live performances were supported by images and video footage of Chris Cornell, projected on the screens surrounding the stage. As the Screen Producer, we worked to pair relevant images, time periods and songs. This production design was a labor of love for our staff, as it was a very personal experience for many on our team. We provided lighting design (for all bands except Foo Fighters and Metallica) in collaboration with long-time partner and lighting designer, Kille Knobel, who worked with Chris Cornell’s team for many years. It was also a cherished opportunity for many roadies who have been in the industry for the past 20 years and offered their assistance with the event. The tribute was concluded with a somber moment when the remaining members of Soundgarden finished their set and walked off the stage.

Our team was grateful to be involved in such a powerful moment in music history that saw so many artists come together on one stage to remember a music icon.

The evening benefitted both the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

 

We always look forward to collaborating with the Robin Hood Foundation on its annual benefit. The Benefit is an opportunity to celebrate the thousands of supporters and volunteers who work to fight poverty in New York and raise funds to continue in this effort.

This year saw the Jacob Javits Convention Center transform into an educational playground, complete with dancers, oversized school supplies, a multitude of screens highlighting Robin Hood’s outreach and an entryway lined with 7,000 backpacks to be donated to local students in New York City. Among the invited guests were Kenan Thompson, Gayle King and Sebastian Maniscalco, with performances from Pharrell and Shawn Mendes.

Our role this year included executing the evening’s event providing technical production and oversight. In addition to the technical and lighting design, our skilled designers provided master drawings ensuring all elements fit and worked together seamlessly as well as handling responsibility for run of show, scripting and the production timeline. The 350-person crew included talent, staff and production suppliers.

The 14^th annual Dreamfest commenced in San Francisco and our team was pleased to once again work with Salesforce for this event. Dreamfest, the concert portion of a 4-day tech conference known as Dreamforce, was hosted by the cloud-based software company Salesforce. The headlining act for this year’s benefit was U2. The event also featured a variety of tents with food and beverages as well as an indoor nightclub.

Nimblist was proud to work with the benefit that aligns so closely with our beliefs of giving back to the community, as over $10 million in proceeds from Dreamfest were donated to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. We provided the Lighting and Production Design for the concert.

Nimblist enjoys every opportunity to work with the Robin Hood Foundation so our team was excited to collaborate on the sixth annual J.P. Morgan presents Robin Hood Investors Conference in 2018. The yearly conference hosts the best and the brightest financial leaders, biotech innovators, politicians, and many more, to discuss such topics as respective market insights and actionable ideas to apply. The 2018 conference saw a collection of both returning and new speakers, as well as the announcement of a new “impact investing alliance” that pledged an initial $15 million in co-investments to companies creating products and services dedicated to benefiting education and workforce development.

With the Robin Hood Foundation’s board covering all overhead costs, 100% of ticket sales were directly employed to fight poverty in New York City. To-date, they have raised nearly $25 million since the inception of the Robin Hood Investors Conference. Our team always appreciates working with the Robin Hood Foundation and are inspired by its strong ideals of giving back to the community. For this event we worked in collaboration with David Stark Design and handled Production and Lighting Design.

The 17^th annual Dreamfest was held in San Francisco and our team was pleased to once again work with Live Nation for this event. Dreamfest, the concert portion of a 4-day tech conference known as Dreamforce, was hosted by the cloud-based software company Salesforce. The headlining act for this year’s benefit was Fleetwood Mac, with support from American singer-songwriter, Beck. The event also featured a variety of tents with food and beverages as well as an indoor nightclub.

Nimblist was pleased to partner with Control Freak Systems, Joe Bay and Loren Barton. We collaborated on various elements of the concert such as creative design, creative structural lighting, site wide 2D technical drawings, 3D renders of stage and show production, account management and video programming.

We were proud to work with the benefit that aligns with our beliefs of giving back to the community, as a portion of the proceeds from Dreamfest went to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.

The Emerald Cup began as a harvest celebration when founder Tim Blake invited cannabis cultivators to his private home in Laytonville, CA. The harvest festival has grown from a group of dozens to tens of thousands and now is held annually at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. It is Northern California’s premier cannabis destination, advancing the concept of sustainable, outdoor farming. Its reputation is firmly solidified as the largest, most respected, sun grown cannabis competition in the world.

Nimblist has been collaborating with the Emerald Cup since 2017. Our goal for 2019 was to enhance the experience for sponsors, vendors, the growers and attendees. The festival included  four stages for panel discussions, three music stages, signage and wayfinding, maps, and attendee experiences. Our scope included crafting custom display cases, sponsor and vendor areas. Our team worked with Emerald Cup leadership to develop and execute a cohesive branding experience from signage to maps, program guide and merch. We also provided lighting design for all music stages, educational and speaker sessions as well as the overall show direction.

As a proud member of the Lancaster community, Nimblist was excited to work with The Extraordinary Give activation from the Lancaster Conservancy. The Extraordinary Give aims to raise awareness about community benefit organizations and support their efforts with donations received during the event. While celebrating 50 years, this year’s ExtraGive emphasis was a theme of “Save Woods & Water.”

Our scope for this event included decor design and lighting design. The decor featured natural elements, such as wood accents and other forest flora. We also incorporated a new lighting system called Ketra lights which allowed us to control the mood and ambiance of the event like never before.

Emerald Cup Supply Co. was a brand born of the world-renowned event, The Emerald Cup, which annually establishes the standard of excellence in the cannabis industry by promoting an ethical and sustainable world filled with community, learning, and organic sun-grown cannabis.

In 2019, Nimblist helped with all stages of this brand development and launch including naming, logo design featuring hand drawn script, a stylized tagline and product design. To help establish the brand, we also wrote and created the brand guide and printed materials, such as business cards and menu cards. In addition, our team assisted with the design of the pop-up product booth at the Emerald Cup festival in December 2019, which was built around the use of natural woods and the inclusion of cannabis plants.

The Hunter for Target Ultimate Family Festival was a ticketed one-day event to launch the collaboration between Hunter and Target brands. The event site featured a unique retail activation showcasing the new collection, engaging family activities, food & drink and a music stage featuring artists such as Charlie XCX, One Republic, Troye Sivan, Charlie Puth and DJ QuestLove.

Nimblist partnered with David Stark Design to successfully execute this outdoor one day festival in beautiful Pasadena, California.

Our scope included stage, talent, and site management, infrastructure planning, technical design and production, vendor management, coordination and contract administration, budget management of elements, on site design and production execution teams and lighting design for the performance stage and pop up shop.