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Responsible for venue acquisition, casting aerialists, rigging equipment, research and development of numbers and creation of 4 aerial/floor acts for the event.

Contracted to perform as the lead aerialist in the multi million dollar yearly event for the  2023 ABG awards in Jaipur. In 2024, was invited to plan, cast and create the concept for the aerial and floor section in Atlanta

Responsible for casting, show creation, performance, rigging, installation and playing master of ceremonies for a corporate gala in Berlin for Delivery Hero

Contracted to create an event that represented the Edinburgh Fringe for a public showing in massive Fan Zone at Brandeburger Tor, Berlin. Responsibilities included master of ceremonies, casting, logistics, stage installation, acrobatic performance and show creation.

Managed the aerial section of a French show by Fusion Arts for the gala event of the Saudi Arabian Football League. Responsibilities included sourcing rigging equipment, constructing rigging structures on stage during a show, logistics, performance and the coaching/preparation of four young aerialist for inclusion in the show.

Conceptualised and secured €50,000 in funding for an outdoor performance project called Now Departing which went on to tour through Europe. The job included casting, show concept creation, the building of a train replica, directing, logistics, artist management, performance and show selling at International Trade Fairs.