Billboard x The Hollywood Reporter: Pride Summit
Stoelt Productions collaborated with Shiraz Creative to produce the inaugural Billboard x The Hollywood Reporter Pride Summit at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood. This groundbreaking event celebrated the influence of the LGBTQ+ community on music, media, and entertainment, bringing together a stellar lineup of artists, industry leaders, and allies for a day of inspiring conversations, panels, and performances.
The summit featured thought-provoking discussions with icons such as Tegan and Sara, Hayley Kiyoko, Big Freedia, and Greyson Chance. Attendees were also treated to appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Trixie Mattel, Alaska, Peppermint, and Blair St. Clair. The event highlighted the community’s contributions and explored topics like songwriting, fostering safe workplaces, and emerging queer artistry, while brand activations and art installations added to the vibrant experience.
Billboard x The Hollywood Reporter: Pride Summit
CLIENT: Shiraz Creative (for Billboard x The Hollywood Reporter)
TYPE: LGBTQ+ Summit + Panel Discussions
LOCATION: West Hollywood, CA.
ACTUALIZATION: A one-day summit celebrating LGBTQ+ influence in music and entertainment, featuring panels, performances, and industry discussions alongside brand activations and artistic installations.
OUR ROLE:
Production Design
Concept development and creative direction
Technical drawings and renderings to visualize the experience
Coordination of design elements with brand guidelines
Stage and Brand Activation Fabrication
Custom scenic builds, signage, and branded environments
Fabrication of interactive elements and experiential touchpoints
On-site delivery, assembly, and strike of all fabricated assets
Lighting Design + Installation
Full lighting design plan including atmosphere, accent, and stage lighting
Rigging, programming, and on-site installation
Show calling and live lighting operation for event execution
Audio + Video Production
Sound system design and installation for stage and audience coverage
Video content integration, LED walls, and projection mapping
Technical crew for mixing, switching, and live show management
Stage + Scenic Setup
Stage design, risers, and scenic backdrops
Scenic treatments including drapery, textures, and finishes
Integration of AV and lighting into scenic environments
