Pyrotechnic display over Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium during the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony

Events · Music Programming 2024 Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait

26th Arabian Gulf Cup

Opening Ceremony

Photo © Nicolas Chavance / Groupe F — courtesy Balich Wonder Studio

Music Programming for the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup (Kuwait, 21 December 2024). A one-night live ceremony at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, creative-produced by Balich Wonder Studio (Milan), with technical delivery by Creative Technology Middle East and pyrotechnics by Groupe F. Lead lighting design by Roland Greil.

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Credits

Role

Music Programming

Collaborators

  • Executive Creative Director (Balich Wonder Studio) Marco Balich
  • Creative Production (Gianmaria Serra, CEO) Balich Wonder Studio
  • Technical Direction (Video, Networks, Control Systems) Creative Technology Middle East
  • Lighting Designer Roland Greil
  • Pyrotechnics & Large-Format FX Groupe F
  • Set / Production Design Balich Wonder Studio (Design Team)
  • Costume Design Balich Wonder Studio (In-House Costume Department)
  • Video / Projection Design (execution by Creative Technology ME) Balich Wonder Studio (Video Department)

Recognition

Eventex Nominated Best Sports Event / Opening Ceremony — Balich Wonder Studio — Eventex Awards 2024 BEA World Nominated Sports & Public Events category — Balich Wonder Studio — BEA World Festival (Best Event Awards) 2025

Music Programming for the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup (Kuwait, 21 December 2024). Stadium-scale live ceremony creative-produced by Balich Wonder Studio, with technical delivery by Creative Technology Middle East and pyrotechnics by Groupe F.