Nine Inch Nails and their production crew descended on Manchester’s Co-op Live stage with an ambitious show design as part of the band’s return to worldwide touring. Technically orchestrated by Tour Advisor, Chris Kansy and Production Manager, Pierce Scott, the much-anticipated Peel It Back Tour featured reimagined versions of the band’s vast back catalogue across two performance stages and the debut of an exciting new touring product.
“I’ve been involved with NIN on and off for about 25 years. Before this tour, Trent [Reznor, NIN frontman], who I respect greatly, got a hold of me and asked if I could help out,” Kansy informed TPi.
“I really enjoy working for artists who give so much of themselves, not only to the music, but to the brand,” he added. “NIN are known for being technically advanced and creative, and this show doesn’t deviate from that level of drama and theatre.”
Helping the team achieve this feat was a collection of technical suppliers including: Solotech (video), Britannia Row Productions (audio), Neg Earth Lights and Upstaging (lighting and rigging), Carbon Black Technology (soft goods), TAIT (staging and automation), Stagetruck (logistics), and Beat The Street (bussing), as well as Silent House and MTLA Studio for the creative.
Words: Alicia Pollitt
Photos: Edmund Fraser, John Crawford, MTLA Studio, Coen Rees and TPi
