EQUIPMENT HIRE Upswing can provide you with your entire circus rigging and equipment needs.
We have all of the basic aerial equipment available for hire such as ropes, harnesses, hoops and bungees. In addiSon to this we have specially built aerial rigs and unique aerial apparatus available for hire, including the following:
Free standing aerial rig up to 6.5m high, which means there is not need to worry about stakes hiUng underground cables or the need for wide guy lines interfering with public access.
The Bell is a unique piece of aerial apparatus that can hold up to three aerialists at once and resembles a giant bell, great for Christmas performances or décor and for unique spectacular events.
The Sun Ray is an impressive decoraSve structure that can be rigged with pyrotechnics.
The Globe is a versaSle piece of aerial apparatus of approximately 2m x 1.8m that can be suspended from a crane or ceiling, with up to 3 people climbing on / hanging from it. Please note that all of our aerial apparatus will be installed by competent and insured aerial riggers at all Smes to ensure the safety of performers and public. For further informaSon, to request risk assessments and method statements and to hire any of our equipment please contact us, info@upswing.org.uk or 020 7613
Upswing, Unit 1 The Energy Centre, Bowling green Walk, London N1 6AL +44 207 613 4843 -‐ www.upswing.org.uk -‐ info@upswing.org.uk Company limited by guarantee 7248211-‐ Registered Charity No. 1149245
AERIAL BELL FOR HIRE
We were commissioned by Stoke on Trent City Council to perform for the city’s Olympic torch event. For this Grecian themed show we had a giant Bell fabricated that was rigged from a crane in the city centre. Three aerialists performed acrobatics on the structure before tumbling down to the ground from underneath it on long silks. The Bell can be used in many ways and themed for specific events. o
It can be rigged in and outdoors
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It can be used decoratively or for performance.
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It is perfect for Christmas events (with or without angel performers).
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Can be dressed as anything you feel might fit with your event e.g. flower, chandelier
Technical Requirements o
Specially fabricated from Steel
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Must be suspended by the captive central lifting point
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The safe working load is 300kg evenly distributed on the 3 support arms at points A,B & C.
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Safety factor of 2.5:1
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Height: 300mm
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Diameter: 200mm
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Weight: 190kg
Upswing, Unit 1 The Energy Centre, Bowling green Walk, London N1 6AL +44 207 613 4843 -‐ www.upswing.org.uk -‐ info@upswing.org.uk Company limited by guarantee 7248211-‐ Registered Charity No. 1149245
FREE STANDING AERIAL RIG FOR HIRE This aerial rig is perfect for performances and workshops at events in unusual places including the streets, city centres, private gardens, parks and riverfronts. It is a convenient and independent structure that arrives in a van with professional riggers, is erected in less than 2 hours is 6.5m high and can showcase any spectacular aerial performance that you want, including trapeze, silks and aerial workshops. This aerial rig requires no: • Stakes • Ground anchors or • Additional guy lines. All that is needed is a flat ground surface!
Upswing, Unit 1 The Energy Centre, Bowling green Walk, London N1 6AL +44 207 613 4843 -‐ www.upswing.org.uk -‐ info@upswing.org.uk Company limited by guarantee 7248211-‐ Registered Charity No. 1149245
SUN RAY The Sun Ray was featured in Tamburo our exciting outdoor commission with Brent Council that celebrated the grand opening of the new Brent Civic Centre in Wembley.
Flames and pyrotechnics were rigged to the structure and an aerialist performed with the structure as part of the event.
This Sun Ray structure can be hired to add a spectacular, decorative feature at your event. In addition, if required, aerial performance can be arranged to combine with or feature alongside the structure. We can provide a certified rigger to hang the structure and we can combine or advise as to how performance can be used with it. Pyrotechnics can also be rigged from this piece of apparatus.
Upswing, Unit 1 The Energy Centre, Bowling green Walk, London N1 6AL +44 207 613 4843 -‐ www.upswing.org.uk -‐ info@upswing.org.uk Company limited by guarantee 7248211-‐ Registered Charity No. 1149245
AERIAL GLOBE
The Globe is a giant steel ball approximately 2m x 1.8m comprising 8 vertical ribs and 4 horizontal rings. It was originally commissioned to highlight a spectacular event by the national theatre and has subsequently featured at numerous prestigious events including the MTV Music Awards.
Technical Specifications o The globe can be suspended from a crane or ceiling, o It can take up to 5 people climbing on / hanging from it. o Safe Working Load 500kg, evenly distributed o Safety factor of 1:5 o Height: 1.8m o Diameter: 2m
Upswing, Unit 1 The Energy Centre, Bowling green Walk, London N1 6AL +44 207 613 4843 -‐ www.upswing.org.uk -‐ info@upswing.org.uk Company limited by guarantee 7248211-‐ Registered Charity No. 1149245