Capita Bobrowski rock out with AC/DC

Capita Bobrowski has been working on the spectacular stage set for AC/DC’s ‘Black Ice’ World Tour.

The design features a 6m high ‘Rock 'n' Roll Train' (the title of the group's recent single) which sits on a special track at a sharp 14 degree incline. The show opens with a brief 'Rock 'n' Roll Train' film segment before the train actually runs down the track in a blaze of lights, smoke and pyrotechnics. Lead guitarist Angus Young then leaps out of the structure to start the show.



Malcolm Richards from the Southampton office has been working closely with Richard Hartman, ACDC's Production Manager, and Mark Fisher, the tour Art Director, on the set's various structural engineering aspects.

Malcolm – who recently advised on Paul McCartney's acclaimed concert in Tel Aviv - is also currently working on George Michael and Alicia Keys' December gigs in the Middle East. He has previously designed theatres, studios and venues such as the revamp of the famous Abbey Road studios, De Montford Hall in Leicester and Riverside Arts Centre in London.

Following the current North American leg, the ACDC tour comes to Europe for two months including dates at London 02 Arena (April 14), Manchester MEN Arena (21), Birmingham LG Arena (23) The tour then heads to South America and Japan before culminating in Australia/New Zealand in 2010.

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Richard Goes Out on a Limb

Richard Limb, Capita Symonds’ Director of Leisure Safety, has successfully completed a 1,700 mile solo cycle ride across Australia.

The daunting trip was along the Stuart Highway – known locally as ‘The Track’ – which stretches from Port Augusta in the south to Darwin in the north.

As the route crosses some of the remotest and hottest parts of Australia - including the infamous ‘Red Centre’ – Richard often faced distances of 150 miles between ANY human habitations, not to mention stifling temperatures of 52C

During the ride, Richard also faced forced regular bush camps; serious water shortages which meant drinking potentially contaminated rain water; lack of shelter; millions of flies and ants; and chronic inflammation of the ulna nerve thanks to the constant pressure on his hands – not to mention an inability at times to pass water, produce saliva and digest food!

Half a million pedal strokes were required, approximately 186,000 calories of energy were burned, and 500 litres of water consumed.

When asked why he did it, his reply was: “The challenge, adventure, fun and my mobile phone did not work!”

Good on y' mate!!!

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