As part of our continued sponsorship for Stars in the House, check out this fun and informational Tour Across America video – highlighting our work at the Rady Shell, Mission Ballroom, Tobin Center for the…
After two years of waiting, LDI 2021 was back in action in November and our team wouldn’t have missed it. Because of the pandemic, there was no Live Design International event in 2020, but our…
Cue #twentytwentyWON! We all know that 2020 has been challenging and presented us with obstacles we never saw coming – both within our personal and professional lives. Fortunately, right around the corner is a new…
In late October 2020, Staging Concepts launched the new weather-resistant Clima-Core® platform. We’ve received a ton of great press on this new, innovative product, and we’re proud to share some of the distributions. Athletic Business Live…
MINNEAPOLIS, December 17, 2020 – All the world may be a stage (according to William Shakespeare) but, when it comes to making an ovation-worthy structural statement, Staging Concepts’ talents go far beyond treading the boards….
MINNEAPOLIS (November 12, 2020) – Timing is everything! This adage certainly rings true in the latest product innovation from Staging Concepts. At a time when being outdoors has never been more essential, the Minneapolis-based provider…
The Clima-Core® Platform is Staging Concepts’ weather-resistant platform, specially designed for outdoor use. This single-sided, semi-permanent platform is constructed with the same level of strength and durability as our cornerstone SC90® Platform, with the added benefit…
Due to the heavy impact of COVID-19 on the live events industry, spatial distancing will likely play a major role in how people attend sports competitions, theatrical productions, worship services, business conferences, classes and other…
Trex Commercial Products Celebrates 30 Years of Engineering Innovation MINNEAPOLIS, September 14, 2020 – It’s been three decades since the company that started as Staging Concepts entered the market with a portfolio of platforms, risers…
On Tuesday, September 1st, Staging Concepts’ exterior was lit up in red to show support for the live events industry. We all know that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on businesses around the world,…
To provide an elegant setting to an existing entertainment space, 16 Uplifts were installed at Ziegfeld Ballroom. The function of the multipurpose room often changes daily, such as from a full ballroom to performance stage,…
COVID-19 has led to a new norm of social distancing that will no doubt play a major role in how we gather at events in the coming months and years. As sporting games, live theater…
Staging Concepts contributed to the construction of the new Mission Ballroom by building a SC2003 rolling stage for the live entertainment venue. Just weeks after the new concert venue opened in Denver, CO, the rolling…
The XS Nightclub at the Wynn in Las Vegas, NV has an expanded area to host concerts and performances thanks to its new pool cover, provided by Staging Concepts. This pool cover was custom designed…
To create outstanding and improved sightlines within the existing event space at Riverside Resort in Laughlin, NV, Staging Concepts provided a custom seating riser. This demountable seating solution not only brings layout flexibility to a…
To better maximize the time and money spent on their entertainment and graduation stages, the staff at Arizona State University (ASU) purchased a large portable staging solution from Staging Concepts. The university, located in Tempe,…
In 2017, Staging Concepts took on a new initiative – we began supplying rigging equipment for performing art theatres. We imagine that most of you are familiar with rigging or have seen rigging equipment at…
The SC90® Trex® Platform is just like all other Staging Concepts SC90 platforms, except the platform insert is manufactured by our parent company, Trex® Decking. Its strength and durability aligns with the top quality products…
We provided a custom pool cover for a private home in California. Now the residents can use the entire courtyard area to host their guests.
Staging Concepts works hard to provide the best products and customer service for all of our projects, whether it is for a theater, a sports arena, a hotel, or a church. Many may not realize…
Staging Concepts created a custom stage for the Coffman Union in the University of Minnesota. To create this custom stage, SC90 platforms, supports, and skirting were provided to create a fantastic custom stage that can…
Staging Concepts was pleased to supply a custom seating riser for the Spiegelworld Absinthe Show, which is an immersive live entertainment experience. The circular stage at the center of the intimate spiegeltent formed the creation of…
By: Travis Raida, Director of Engineering Staging Concepts offers crowd control barricades in both aluminum and steel. We’re always conscious of customer safety and strive to offer durable, long-lasting products which our customers can use…
Staging Concepts supplied various equipment to facilitate the 2017 Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Jan 20, 2017. In total Staging Concepts installed equipment at over 20 locations on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol…
By: Tony Barnes, P.E., Senior Structural Design Engineer Recent collapses due to high wind events at outdoor performance facilities have highlighted the need for both design professionals and facility managers to consider plans to mitigate risk…
A platform pool cover is a hard pool cover that will make your special event truly unforgettable. Typically custom-engineered for spaces that hold frequent special events or are require a more permanent solution, a platform…
Lighting is an integral part of any performance space. Here at Staging Concepts, we are aware of that reality and we partner with a number of industry leaders to integrate lighting products into our portable…
Staging Concepts’ In-House Engineers Set the Standard for Success The SC90 Platform, named after the year of Staging Concepts’ inception in 1990, remains the high end standard in the industry today. The SC90 is a…
By: Christina Shelton, Estimator Designing any space requires designing the means to get to and from that space. All rooms have a door that is located during the design and planning of the room. The…
The Staging Concepts SC90 Platform system consists of an aluminum extrusion frame with a top decking material and aluminum legs as standard. The SC90 decking can be selected in several different materials including plyron, polyvinyl,…
Staging Concepts, an industry leader in custom staging solutions, announces the debut of their new platform transportation solution: The Courier™. A lightweight product weighing a total of 6 pounds, the Courier is the perfect solution…
A lightweight product weighing a total of 6 pounds, the Courier® is the perfect solution for conveniently transporting and storing platforms. The Courier platform transport is safe and easy to maneuver, and there are no…
Staging Concepts, an industry leader in custom staging solutions, has launched a brand new product: the Uplift™ Stage. Let your stage do the work! Raise and lower the latest staging product with the least amount…
Let your stage do the work with Staging Concepts’ new and improved UPLIFT Stage! UPLIFT The design of the Uplift Stage allows you to move your platforms up and down with no manual labor or…
In the spring of 2015, The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City revealed a long-awaited exhibition centered around the Icelandic pop-star, Björk. Once coined the most influential museum of modern art in…
Staging Concepts is pleased to announce it has appointed JWerkz its sales agent for the Singapore market. Known for its quality distribution of public seating, vinyl flooring and staging products, JWerkz was founded in 2012 by…
For the first time, Staging Concepts was selected by the Academy of Country Music to provide the concert stage design and equipment for their 50th Anniversary Awards Show. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, the…
By: Alex McCallum, Regional Sales Manager As a company that specializes in custom and design-build projects, we pride ourselves in being the staging equipment provider that ensures efficient and qualified service, from start to finish….
As a company that specializes in large design-build projects, Staging Concepts often completes projects with hefty budgets, custom design aspects and expanded timelines. Although we are proud to be able to handle such jobs, we…
At Staging Concepts, we spend our days designing and manufacturing many different custom stage systems and seating risers for our valued customers. This is what makes so many of our job opportunities challenging and fun….
Staging Concepts was recently featured in Productions Magazine. Click here to view the digital edition or scroll down to read the article below! Sharing the Stage With countless hours spent on practices and rehearsals, many…
By: Alex McCallum, Sales Manager At Staging Concepts, we work with clients big and small – whether you are a consultant, a rental company, an architectural firm, or a venue manager looking to enhance your…
By Tom Bateman, Regional Sales Manager If you think that Las Vegas is the gambling capital of the world, then you may not have heard of Macau, China. Macau is an island territory in Southeast…
by Blake Stromme, Regional Sales Manager The initial investment incurred in upgrading equipment can be a daunting prospect for production and rental companies, but its benefits far outweigh its costs in terms of easing a…
By: Travis Raida, Sr. Design Engineer For the first time, Staging Concepts was selected by the Academy of Country Music to provide the concert stage design and equipment for their 50th Anniversary Awards Show. To…
A sea of enthusiastic performing arts students, professionals and fanatics crowded into the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio as the doors opened for the 2015 USITT Stage Expo. A perfect place to learn…
Freidrich Nietzche stated it best “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music stands for all that cannot be expressed through words. Live music in particular, can leave a permanent mark on your entire life….
By: Christina Shelton It is very common to have clients who need staging equipment, pool covers, risers, orchestra equipment or design services that are working with a tight budget. Budgets provide a unique opportunity to work…
Walking around the Staging Concepts facility, I am often struck by photos of projects we have completed; from massive sports stadiums to ornate performing arts centers to custom hard-top pool covers. The wide range of…
When I first started working for Staging Concepts several years ago, I knew it would be a daunting task to learn our entire list of products. Staging Concepts has countless options to suit your staging…
Drum risers – not unlike the human metronomes perched on top of them – are a key component to delivering a complete and unforgettable concert experience. Most drummers in a band (myself included) share a…
By: Tony Barnes P.E., Senior Structural Design Engineer Staging Concepts continues to invest in R&D that delivers the most highly engineered staging systems to our customers. The engineering department at Staging Concepts represents more than…
In service since 1969, a small family-owned business named Circo Vazquez has since grown into a successful and iconic entertainment group now known all over the world. Since its inception, this traveling circus has expanded…
What a great time to be in Dallas-Fort Worth! The city is abuzz as it prepares for the NCAA Final Four, the weather is picture-perfect and the top theatre professionals are gathering for the annual…
MINNEAPOLIS, March 18, 2014– Staging Concepts, industry leader in portable staging equipment, is pleased to announce that it is now offering a new line of ornamental railing. In addition to its standard IBC and 2-Line…
Whether you are looking for durability or sound dampening, Staging Concepts offers a variety of custom platform options that will provide you with the best quality system. In addition to our standard line of sturdy,…
Thousands of My Starbucks Rewards and Gold Level Members relaxed in the swanky MSR Lounge and Gold Viewing deck installed by Pyramid Staging during the 2013 Bumbershoot festival in Seattle. Using Staging Concepts equipment, Pyramid…
At the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the TODAY Show Plaza has attracted visitors from around the world for over 60 years. In the summers, this unparalleled live broadcast hosts a concert series, featuring popular musicians…
Illuminating under light, the transparent pool cover at the Four Seasons Hotel in Macau, China gives an effect of walking on water. Using acrylic platforms and SC90 Support Legs, Staging Concepts built the specialized cover…
Overlooking a magnificent golf course, the Omni La Costa pool cover is used to host social gatherings, weddings, and large events. Made with Staging Concepts’ custom acrylic platforms and a custom bridge support structure, the…
Create an enhanced VIP experience with the VIP Drink Rail! Staging Concepts’ popular VIP Rail Attachment is available for use with both the 2-Line Guardrail and IBC Guardrail. The VIP Rail Attachment can be used as: A…
A one-of-a-kind, high-tech performance center, Club Nokia is located in the epicenter of the entertainment capital of the world: the L.A. LIVE complex. Using Staging Concepts’ flagship product, the SC90 platforms, Club Nokia is able…
Staging Concepts’ Rolling Drum Riser complements your performance stage set-up. Its understructure has dual-locking casters to keep the riser in place during your performance. When not in use, its understructure collapses for easy storage and transport….
Many venues and events require ADA accessible spaces, which is why Staging Concepts offers portable ADA accessible ramps to match up to its portable platforms. These ramps are available to match your stage height, whether…
Many venues and events require ADA access, which is why Staging Concepts offers the finest ADA accessible systems, including infills and ramps. Made up of Staging Concepts platforms, supports, and guardrails, our ADA accessible systems…
Our lightweight Aluminum Crowd Control Barricade makes it easy to secure the perimeter of a crowd or large event. This barricade is durable and corrosion-resistant, making it a long-lasting and maintenance-friendly product. The barricade…
The steel-constructed barricade sections require only two people for easy installation. Each section is equipped with a simple locking mechanism to effectively create a secure barricade that takes only minutes to assemble. The Crowd Control…
Staging Concepts’ Heavy Duty Crowd Control Barricade is manufactured to withstand the most demanding circumstances of any venue. These lightweight, steel and aluminum constructed barricade sections only require two people for set up and take down. In…
The SC100 Storage Cart will store SC100 frames on either a single hanger (pictured) or double hanger cart. Carts, made of welded steel tubes, provide easy storage and mobility for the SC100 Folding Bridge Frames….
The SC9600 Storage Cart stores all components of the SC9600 Bridge Support system – end frames, snap braces, and top plates. No more lost components! The SC9600 Storage Cart, made of welded steel tubes, permits…
For convenient transport and storage of guardrails, we offer guardrail carts. These welded steel tube carts permit guardrails to hang from integral brackets for the most compact and efficient storage possible. Material: Tubular steel with…
The Stackable Vertical Platform Cart transports up to 10 platforms per cart on edge for easy navigation through doorways and other tight spaces when not stacked. When stacked, the carts accommodate tight but tall storage…
The Vertical Platform Cart transports up to 10 platforms on edge for easy navigation through doorways and other tight spaces. These carts have removable ends and can also be ordered for a 6-, or 8-platform…
The Arena Cart is a high-capacity cart that can carry up to 12 platforms as ratchet straps hold them in place. Additionally, the push bar is able to be detached for faster and easier platform…
Easily store and move your concert stages or stage platforms with a stage transportation cart from Staging Concepts.
The Tensiline stainless steel cable series is designed and constructed using a 3/16” diameter stainless steel cable and stainless steel fittings. The use of stainless steel cable provides minimal sightline obstruction for a sleek and…
The Gridguard series is available in a variety of wire mesh, perforated, and other infill materials to achieve an architecturally artistic look. Flexible mounting methods allow for use in nearly any location. The standard Gridguard…
The Invisirail guardrail series is a lightweight, ornamental railing option from Staging Concepts. This specific railing is designed and constructed using acrylic, lexan or glass infill panels. The Invisirail series can be mounted as an…
To ensure safety of performers, Staging Concepts manufactures multiple guardrails that securely lock to your platforms. The 2-Line Guardrail is a great solution and is easy to work with. Customized sizes and styles are available…
To ensure safety of both the performers and the public, Staging Concepts manufactures International Building Code (IBC) compliant guardrails that securely locks to your platforms with no loose parts. Customized sizes and styles are available…
We’ve taken safety and style to a whole new level! In addition to our standard IBC and 2-Line Guardrails, we offer decorative railing styles that serve as a safety function while adding character to any…
Add Staging Concepts’ Stage Skirting to your stage for a clean, polished look. Skirting is typically the first choice for dressing up a performance stage and provides a classic appearance. Our stage skirting simply clips…
Closure panels secure chairs from slipping between platform levels and create a finished appearance. For a semi-permanent stage or seating riser system, a closure panel is a great choice. Closure panels are made of rigid…
The Adjustable Height Stair Unit can be easily modified to fit stages (or platform sections) that are adjustable in height. To secure the Adjustable Height Stair Unit in place, it includes a locking mechanism to…
The Fixed Height Stair Unit is available in a Formed Stair Unit (for lower fixed height stages) and a Raker Stair Unit (for taller fixed height stages) and can be custom manufactured to fit the…
The Simple Step Unit is specifically designed for use with low elevation stages. It is an economical solution and the perfect complement to a stage constructed with SC90 platforms and low fixed height leg supports. The Simple Step Unit…
Staging Concepts offers the finest stage accessories, including portable stage steps, stair units, and other items to help make your event safe and successful. Here is a great example of a step unit with black…
The SC2000 Seating Riser is perfect for facilities that have flexible seating needs. The key features of the SC2000 are its quick setup, flexible configurations, and compact storage. The understructure unfolds like an accordion and…
The SC90® Adjustable Leg Supports, used with the SC90 and SC97 Platforms, have bracing and leg clamps available for extra stability and rigidity at higher elevations. They can be used with the most challenging custom applications…
The SC2003 Rolling Stage has a retractable caster assembly so that it can roll across a flat floor while completely assembled. The stage consists of a support structure and three 4′x8′ SC90 Platforms, creating an…
The SC100 Folding Bridge Frame, also referred to as a C-Frame, is a functional frame that provides bridging between platforms. This frame, which is available in fixed and adjustable heights, folds flat and is also…
Our SC90® Leg Supports, used with the SC90 and SC97 Platforms, guarantee maximum durability and strength. The leg supports feature the same high quality aluminum that is used on our platforms. The leg supports are available…
The SC9600 Bridge Support System “bridges” platforms from right to left and front to back. The SC9600 Bridge Support System consists of two end frames that lock together with both horizontal and diagonal snap bracing….
Staging Concepts’ Relia Beam is the latest in staging understructure systems. Constructed of 6105-T5 aluminum, this system is lightweight, offers few moving parts and is extremely durable. The Relia Beam offers flexibility in design; it…
Staging Concepts’ platform stage supports work for a variety of custom and standard performance stages and seating riser systems. Find folding, rolling, fixed, or adjustable platform supports available in multiple sizes.
Staging Concepts designs and constructs top-of-the-line worship staging systems to suit any facility. We specialize in building modular stages and seating solutions to seamlessly look and feel permanent. Our customization options can maximize the functionality of…
In addition to working directly with venues on projects, we offer multiple products suitable for production-rental staging solutions. From substantial stage setups to staging for small events, Staging Concepts designs and builds versatile production…
The SC97 Platform is an all-aluminum weather resistant deck used mainly in sports venues. It is engineered for strength and durability, but is lightweight as well. All decking and aisle steps are made of non-slip…
The SC90® Platform is the cornerstone of Staging Concepts’ equipment line. This single-sided, portable platform is well-known throughout multiple markets for its strength, versatility, and durability. SC90 platforms are constructed of structural 1, grade 1…
Staging platforms are the cornerstone of Staging Concepts equipment line. Known for strength and durability, our staging platforms are used for a variety of events and venues. While the SC97 aluminum stage platform is reserved…