AVH Live Parliament Hill Sound and Light Show part 2 of 3

The "Spirit of a Country" Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, has been captivating audiences since July 2005 and finishes its run in September 2009. Toronto's AVH live communications produced the Sound and Light Show which presents Canada as a nation whose geography, multi-cultured citizens and innovative spirit work in harmony serving as a beacon to societies throughout the world. The project challenged AVH live to constantly work at the bridging of Canada's progress as a Nation and highlights special contributions in technology, art and culture. Playing twice each evening, the integration of video and giant image projection along with a historical narrative and an original surround sound score made this a genuine foray for the National Capital Commission into the large-scale multimedia production industry.

In its first season, the audience for the show went from 154,000 to 227,000 spectators, an increase of over 47%, which greatly surpassed the target attendance of 175,000 that was set during development. Since its inception, the show has continued to draw record breaking numbers, including an overall increase of 11.9% in 2007.

The following accolades have been bestowed to the NCCs Sound and Light show:

• IFEA Gold Best Miscellaneous Multimedia, 2006
AVH Live Communications production won the 2006 Silver Grand Pinnacle Award reflecting the best overall event in the world. This is IFEAs highest award, presented to the NCC in Ottawa. The IFEA is The Premiere Association Supporting Festival and Event Professionals Worldwide and has provided cutting-edge professional development and direction for the festivals and events industry since 1956. They officially represent industry-leading members spanning 40 countries and 5 continents, through IFEA North America, IFEA Europe, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia, IFEA Latin America, and IFEA Middle East.
• IFEA Gold Best Marketing Initiative, 2007
• Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Award, 2007
• Ottawa Tourism Award Ottawa Tourism Gala, 2006
• Best Lighting Canadian Event Industry Awards 2005
AVH Live Communications entered the Canadian Event Industry Awards in the Best Lighting category. The Canadian Event Industry Awards are presented to top productions related to the industry in Canada. AVHs Sound and Light Show won the gold award in the Best Lighting category 2005.
• Lighting & Sound America Magazine, December 2005 issue
Architecture: Sound and light for the Canadian Parliament featured article.

AVH Live Communications is currently working on The Charlottetown Sound & Light Show for Tourism Charlottetown & the Prince Edward Island Convention Partnership. The 20 minute long Sound and Light Show will be staged on Province House, a National Historic Site of Canada, located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The show will be launched in July 2009 at The Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights. Each year over 70,000 people flock to the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront for the largest Canada Day Celebrations east of Ottawa.

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