STUDIO Covering 30,000 sq ft on a site in West Yorkshire, the LS-Live Studio is Europe s largest purpose-built rehearsal space. The arena-sized studio is supported by a unique combination of facilities, which means you have everything at your fingertips to create a concert production, film set, product launch or structure pre-build. Our studio is a blank canvas for you to create your own event, be it a car product launch, rock n roll Christmas party, battle of the bands, business conference or corporate event. We will do our best to work out a package that suits your needs and accommodate any special requirements you may have, be it an odd rider request or advice on nearby locations for filming. 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 Case Studies Specification Facilities Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor - BACKSTAGE ACADEMY Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor Gantry Specs Site Plan/Location For Studio bookings, please call the office and speak to our Studio Co-ordinator: +(0)1977 659888 STUDIO
Case Studies Castrol Viral Advert Faithless Secret Gig Matte Black Films produced and filmed a free climbing scene involving a suspended structure designed and built by LS-Live in February 2012. In March 2007, Faithless performed a secret one-off gig for a select group of 260 fans in the LS-Live Studio, which was filmed for Channel 4. Fans were taken by coach from central Leeds to the secret location and upon entering the Studio, had a sneak preview of the band s production. STUDIO: 1.0 Jay-Z Tour Group turned to LS-Live to help design and build a three tier moving stage set for Radio 1 s Hackney Weekend in May 2012 which was constructed in the LS-Live Studio. The Stone Roses Photo: Paul Watson The production team for the iconic Manchester rock band chose us as the perfect facility to pull together their comeback shows in May 2012. STUDIO: 1.0
Specifications Area: 1,641 sq m (17,664 sq ft) Length: 42m (138ft) Width: 39m (128ft) Height: 16.5m (54ft) To underside of gantry 18.2m (60ft) Rigging beam height 19.8m (65ft) Maximum working height Gantry: 128 Tonne roof capacity Power: 1200A (3 phase) 2 x 400A Powerlock 4 x 125A 3 x 63A 3 x 32A 16A (Single phase) Capacity: 1200 people NEW Facilities Saxon Suite band rehearsal room Dance rehearsal studio Man safe rigging grid 2 Production offices Green room 14 En-suite bedrooms 3 Spacious multi-function rooms - perfect for dance studio/costume rehearsals etc... Catering to seat 50 people 5 En-suite dressing rooms Laundry room First class company, first class team! Antony Randall, Show Producer/Designer, Tinie Tempah s arena tour, 2011 Pre-build area Production support team On-site electronic engineer Free Broadband and Wi-Fi On-site workshop/prop store Free studio car park for 90 cars and space for eight trucks On-site stage and set fabrication and hire department throughout Access lift for passenger and goods to all levels Centrally located in the UK Easy drive in access to four loading bays STUDIO: 2.0 STUDIO: 3.0
Ground Floor Offering direct access to the arena, the ground floor of LS-Live is home to fully-air conditioned production offices with work stations, power supplies, and telephone/internet ports for our free Wi-Fi. A large catering facility to seat 50 people is fully equipped for incoming caterers. 8 1 1. Catering - 12.5m x 7.0m 8 x 13 Amp sockets 2 x 32 Amp 3 phase 2 x 32 Amp single Large extraction hood 1 Double sink TV Tables and chairs to seat 50 people 3 2 LIFT 2. Male W/C - 3.6m x 4.1m 3 x Toilets / 2 x Urinals / 2 x Sinks Dyson Blade hand dryer 3. Disabled W/C - 2.3m x 1.3m Toilet / Sink 4 4. Foyer - 6.5m x 5.7m Reception area with access lift featuring a 1962 Strand Electric CDe lighting console 5 5. Female W/C - 3.1m x 4.2m 3 x Toilets / 2 x Sinks Dyson Blade hand dryer 6 6. Production Office - 5.1m x 5.4m 14 x 13 Amp sockets 4 x Telephone/Internet ports 5 x Office desks and chairs STUDIO: 4.0 7 7. Production Management Office - 6.9m x 3.5m 8 x 13 Amp sockets 2 x Telephone/Internet ports 3 x Office desks and chairs 8. External Power Distribution for Bus/Truck 1 x 32 Amp 3 phase 4 x 16 Amp single Catering STUDIO: 4.0
STUDIO: 4.0 STUDIO: 4.0 Production Office
STUDIO: 4.0 STUDIO: 4.0 Production Management Office
First Floor There are five dressing rooms at the disposal of incoming productions, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, furniture and telephone/ internet ports for your convenience. They are situated on the first floor along with the laundry room and studio admin/first aid, all adjacent to the arena viewing platform which can also be used for programming/ front of house mix positions. 1 8 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Studio Admin/First Aid - 6.0m x 3.2m Administration office with First Aid facilities Dressing Room - 5.5m x 3.1m Dressing Room - 5.4m x 3.1m Dressing Room - 5.0m x 5.4m Dressing Room - 5.1m x 5.4m 42 Plasma screen TV Dressing Room - 5.3m x 3.2m LIFT 7. Laundry - 5.5m x 2.2m Washing machine / Dryer Iron and board 5 6 7 8. Viewing Platform - 42.0m x 2.0m 2 x 16 Amp single 2 x 32 Amp 3 phase Also ideal for programming and front of house mix positions All dressing rooms have: En-suite bathrooms Telephone/Internet ports 3 x 13 Amp sockets Settees Chairs Desk STUDIO: 5.0 STUDIO: 5.0 Dressing Room
Second Floor - BACKSTAGE ACADEMY Whilst the second floor at LS-Live is integral to the building, it is fully owned and operated by BACKSTAGE ACADEMY a state-of-the-art training facility that delivers high quality courses in creative and technical production. Speak to our Studio Co-ordinator about getting trained during your visit here, or renting any of the facilities on this floor. For more information on BACKSTAGE ACADEMY turn to the back pages of this book. 1 2 1. Apple Suite - 7.0m x 7.0m 10 Desks 10 Chairs 16 x 13 Amp sockets 16 x Telephone/Internet ports 52 Touch sensitive LCD screen and Genelec monitoring 12 Macbook Pro laptops 3 2. Backstage Meeting Room - 7.0m x 3.2m 6 x 13 Amp sockets 6 x Telephone/Internet ports Polycon video conferencing 52 Stand mount LCD monitor 4 5 LIFT 3. 3D Viewing Room - 7.0m x 6.4m 10 x 13 Amp sockets 10 x Telephone/Internet ports Passive stereoscopic projectors 5 Apple imacs Sofa and chairs 4. Male W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 6 5. Female W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 6. BACKSTAGE ACADEMY OFFICE - 13.2m x 7.0m STUDIO: 6.0 Additional Equipment JVC GY-HM100 HD 3 CCD Pro HD Camera Final Cut Pro HD Edit suite All rooms have air conditioning STUDIO: 6.0 Apple Suite
Third Floor The third floor is home to our new professional band rehearsal room, commonly known as the Saxon Suite, which was opened by the British rock legends in 2012. It s available to hire separately or as part of a hire package with the main studio. The LS-Live Studio is a multi-functional space that offers a blank canvas for any type of usage, be it a press conference, film studio, extra dressing room, make-up room or product launch. 1 1. Saxon Suite - 9.0m x 7.0m HK Alias PX PA system 16-way Soundcraft GB2 mixing desk Fully soundproofed Access lift Loft storage area 2 2. Control Room - 5.0m x 4.5m Desk space and furniture for incoming recording systems Window overlooking the Saxon Suite 4 3 LIFT 3. Kitchenette - 6.0m x 3.5m Microwave Toaster Fridge Tea and coffee facilities 5 6 4. Storeroom - 4.0m x 1.0m Equipment Storage facility 7 5. Male W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 6. Female W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 7. LS-Live Studio - 13.2m x 7.0m 12 Double 13 amp sockets 12 Telephone/Internet ports STUDIO: 7.0 STUDIO: 7.0 LS-Live Studio
Saxon Suite STUDIO: 7.0 STUDIO: 7.0
Fourth Floor There s plenty to do with your free time on-site at LS-Live; the fourth floor is equipped with a gym and green room complete with pool table, ping pong table, bar, plasma TV s, X-Box and Nintendo Wii. There s also a large dance studio featuring a Marley floor and mirrored wall. 1 2 3 4 5 LIFT 1. Gym - 6.4m x 6.9m Cardio and resistance equipment Plasma TV Nintendo Wii 2. Green Room - 9.6m x 6.9m Pool table Bar Plasma TV X-Box Ping Pong Table 3. Male W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 4. Female W/C - 2.1m x 1.9m Toilet / Sink Dyson Airblade hand dryer 5. Dance Studio - 13m x 6.7m 12m long x 2.5m high mirrored wall Marley floor STUDIO: 8.0 STUDIO: 8.0 Gymnasium
STUDIO: 8.0 STUDIO: 8.0 Green Room
STUDIO: 8.0 STUDIO: 8.0 Dance Studio
Fifth Floor - LS-Live Hotel Tucked away at the top of the building is the calm retreat of the LS-Live Hotel. Guests can save time and money by booking in to one of our 13 single rooms or special double room, which are all en-suite, fully air conditioned, and come with TV, and electric windows and blinds. 10 11 1. Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m 2. Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m 9 12 3. 4. Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m 8 13 5. Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m 6. Single Bedroom - 5.2m x 2.1m 7 14 7. Single Bedroom - 3.5m x 2.7m 8. Single Bedroom - 3.5m x 2.7m LIFT 9. Single Bedroom - 3.5m x 2.7m PLANT 10. Double Bedroom - 4.8m x 2.7m 11. Single Bedroom - 3.8m x 2.7m 6 12. Single Bedroom - 3.8m x 2.7m 5 13. Single Bedroom - 3.8m x 2.7m 4 14. Single Bedroom - 3.4m x 2.7m STUDIO: 9.0 3 2 1 All bedrooms have: Telephone/Internet port 3 x 13 Amp sockets Electric velux window and blind TV En-suite bathroom (sink, toilet, shower and heated towel rail) STUDIO: 9.0 Double Bedroom
Gantry Covering the entire area of the LS-Live Studio roof, with full view of the arena below, the gantry comprises a platform of walkways offering riggers easy access to the roof beams, which slide in and out over the mothergrid. The gantry is also a good birds eye vantage point for filming action in the studio. Site Plan LS-Live unifies all its areas of operation under one gigantic roof. Situated opposite affiliated manufacturing plant Prolyte (UK) Ltd, LS-Live runs the Studio alongside its adjoining equipment rental store, stage and set operation and BACKSTAGE ACADEMY. With a total load capacity of 128 tonne UDL, the gantry does not only have the highest weight load capacity of any rehearsal facility in Europe, but is also the highest. 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Studio and BACKSTAGE ACADEMY Equipment Rental Prolyte Products UK Ltd & Brilliant Stages Car Parking/Loading Area Location LS-Live is located 170 miles north of London in the Yorkshire countryside between Leeds and Sheffield. It has excellent links to the A1, M1, M62 and two railway stations. We are close to a number of international airports including Robin Hood Doncaster airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and Manchester International airport. A local airfield within minutes of our facilities accommodates helicopter flights. There are a range of hotels close by and we are happy to point you in the right direction. Adjustable spreader beams Walkway WF9 3NR STUDIO: 10.0 STUDIO: 11.0
LS-Live Limited Unit 53, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF9 3NR, England Telephone + 44 (0)1977 659888 www.ls-live.com email: sales@ls-live.com Please visit the website for individuals contact details Terms and conditions available on request Edition III: September 2012
LS-Live Limited Unit 53, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF9 3NR, England Telephone + 44 (0)1977 659888 www.ls-live.com email: sales@ls-live.com Please visit the website for individuals contact details Terms and conditions available on request Edition III: September 2012