In 2022, Bank of America Stadium underwent soccer-specific renovations to transform the home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers into an elite venue that now doubles as the home field for the city’s Major League Soccer…
Spanning more than three million square feet with a seating capacity of up to 100,000, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is the largest in the NFL. Home to the Los Angeles Rams and the Los…
By: Cindy Albrecht, Director of Sales and Marketing for Staging Concepts From the NFL to the NCAA, live sports are back in action, with stadiums and arenas across the country welcoming fans back in increasingly…
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…
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 to Transform NFL Football Field into NCAA Basketball Final Four Court MINNEAPOLIS (February 24, 2020) – Staging Concepts will literally set the stage for this year’s NCAA Final Four Tournament and, in the…
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,…
For the 2019 NCAA Men’s Final Four, the tournament took place in Staging Concepts’ home town – Minneapolis, MN. We were honored to have our city host this annual national championship and share our city,…
Petco Park’s level of entertainment has extended beyond just hosting baseball games with its newly constructed outdoor concert stage. While the ballpark is home to the San Diego Padres and constantly thriving with lively baseball…
To kick off the new season, Staging Concepts had a hand (and foot) in constructing the brand new Allianz Field soccer stadium for Minnesota United. This new stadium for Minnesota’s professional soccer team is sure…
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…
At Staging Concepts, we’re all about enhancing the experience. For players, performers, viewers, fans – everyone in attendance regardless of their role. We recently enhanced the fan experience at Petco Park by installing a VIP…
At Staging Concepts, we’re all about enhancing the experience. For players, performers, viewers, fans – everyone in attendance regardless of their role. We recently enhanced the fan experience at Petco Park by installing a VIP…
At the beginning of 2018, we installed a custom SC Pro Riser seating system at the Banc of California Stadium for the Los Angeles Football Club. This demountable seating solution is just part of the…
Just in time for the 2018 MLB season, the New York Mets had a new custom VIP fan experience installed at Citi Field. The purpose was to draw more attention to the Mets’ stadium and…
For more than a decade Staging Concepts has helped transform any arena into a superior basketball court for the infamous NCAA Men’s Final Four Tournament. This year’s collegiate tournament is held in San Antonio, TX…
Staging Concepts worked with 4Topps to create a premium seating experience in two corners of the arena, including the “Pauley Perch” at UCLA Pauley Pavilion. Graphics will be added to Staging Concepts closure panels and…
Staging Concepts supplied an entire outer VIP Space/Club level addition for the Charleston Riverdogs Joseph P. Riley Stadium. This included custom SC97 aluminum platforms with closure panels, as well as custom aluminum step units and handrail.
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 supplied ADA infill areas with access ramps to increase ADA seating capacity. Staging Concepts also supplied tiered dasher board infill sections to increase seating capacity for concerts and other events. All equipment was…
Staging Concepts was happy to supply an ADA ramp with a VIP drink rail area overlooking the court for this excellent arena at the University of Nevada. Staging Concepts worked with Irwin Seating on this…
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…
The University of Phoenix Stadium is unlike any other stadium in the country. With its retractable roof and field, and critically acclaimed space design, the venue is sure to be a perfect match for this…
University of Phoenix Stadium is unlike any other stadium in the country. With its retractable roof and field, and critically acclaimed space design, the venue is sure to be a perfect match for this year’s…
While Wisconsin is normally known for its love of football and barley-based beverages, its residents also have a healthy love for the game of hockey. Despite not being home to an NHL team, the state…
Staging Concepts is pleased to announce an addition to its product line: The SC Pro Riser. The Staging Concepts Pro Riser is the latest solution for large scale, demountable seating risers. Highly customizable, the Pro…
The Staging Concepts Pro Riser is the latest solution for large scale, demountable seating risers. Highly customizable, the Pro Riser is meant to yield additional seating capacity for venues, without increasing setup difficulty. This product…
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…
Staging Concepts worked with the New York Mets and Party City to install a new fan zone just beyond the left field wall. The changes were implemented to reduce the fence height and shorten the…
By: Alex McCallum, Sales Manager At Staging Concepts, we use the SC90 Platform in a wide variety of applications; an issue we get asked to address regularly is the need to make facilities more handicap accessible…
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Major League Baseball game in a new party zone at Target Field in Minneapolis called “The Catch”. While general admission attendance is lagging for the Minnesota Twins,…
In 2016, Staging Concepts supplied custom designed platforms, guardrails, and VIP Drink Rails with custom surface for the Detroit Tigers Comerica Park Stadium. On the Scoreboard Pavilion Side, aluminum custom guardrails sit beneath the drink…
To help ensure no one misses the action on the court while attending a basketball or volleyball game at the University of South Dakota Vermillion, Staging Concepts designed a media viewing section in the stands….
Benefitting Commonwealth Stadium and its powerhouse Canadian Football League, Staging Concepts provided an innovative new seating riser system that enhances the spectator experience. Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta is home to the 2015 CFL champions….
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…
Last week, we gave you a preview to a project that is shaking up the sports world and revolutionizing the Stadium Space: The Commonwealth Stadium for Edmonton. THE PROJECT: Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, home…
Staging Concepts supplied ADA infill areas and custom guardrails for the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
During the 2009 off-season, the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, University of Notre Dame, underwent a major renovation and Staging Concepts played a major role in the project. Staging Concepts custom designed, manufactured and…
PART I Live sporting events and live concerts – two things that most of us love to do with our friends and family. The similarities and differences between these two pastimes are mostly obvious, but…
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,…
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…
This year’s NCAA men’s Final Four was another exciting tournament, with over 76,000 basketball fans attending. Since 2008, Staging Concepts has helped the NCAA transform football stadiums into basketball arenas by customizing a seating riser…
Staging Concepts designed and engineered an open-air premium suite to add an exceptional stadium seating option for guests. Additionally, we came up with a design to use a structural, all-weather demountable platform and understructure system, to…
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…
Oracle Arena, the home of the Golden State Warriors, played host to the NBA Finals in Oakland, California in the summer of 2013. Approximately 20,000 fans packed into the sold out arena to watch the…
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…
PPL Center (Allentown Arena) is a 272 million dollar, state-of-the-art, multipurpose arena located in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Phantoms professional hockey games, making…
During the 2015 off-season, the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at Texas Christian University (TCU) underwent a major renovation- the first in almost 50 years. Previously known as the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, the all donor-funded facility…
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….
In the fall of 2015, Staging Concepts began its work renovating the Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University (JSU). Although the existing stadium structure was in good condition, the internal layout needed a revitalized…
The world of staging and performance sets is constantly evolving to exceed and surprise the audience. It’s how show business has always progressed. With the performance being a constant , sets have become more creatively complex…
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….
In February of 2014, after months of designing and planning, Staging Concepts completed installation on one of its largest staging orders to date: The Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana (formerly named “Pepsi Coliseum”). The…
Staging Concepts had the pleasure of being part of an ongoing renovation that included wheelchair accessibility at the outdoor ballpark Zephyr Field, home of the minor league baseball team, the New Orleans Zephyrs. Our scope…
By: Christina Shelton, Estimator You should always explore all of your options if you are trying to decide whether to build, preserve or renovate. Consider preservation or renovation whether you already own a space or…
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 Tom Bateman, Regional Sales Manager Oracle Arena, the home of the Golden State Warriors, is playing host to the NBA Finals this week in Oakland, California. Approximately 20,000 fans will pack into the sold out…
by Troy Millard, Sr. Design Engineer Staging Concepts recently had the pleasure of being part of an ongoing renovation that included wheelchair accessibility at the outdoor ballpark Zephyr Field, home of the minor league baseball…
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…
Since 2008, Staging Concepts has helped the NCAA transform football stadiums into basketball arenas by customizing a seating riser for each venue, which maximizes sight lines and creates a world-class fan experience. Along with the…
Using a combination of Staging Concepts platforms, supports, guardrails, and stair units, Pyramid Staging & Events was able to quickly setup, take-down and reconfigure stages for 3 different instances during the 2014 NFC Playoff Game,…
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…
Football season might be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t reminisce in the excitement that took place in the 2014 NFL season. Especially, when we had an amazing opportunity to be a part of…
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,…
The 2010 baseball season for the Minnesota Twins will forever be remembered as the season that outdoor Major League Baseball returned to Minnesota. Mortenson Construction, the general contractor for the new ballpark, called on Staging…
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…
Many venues and events require ADA access, which is why Staging Concepts offers ADA Infills. Made up of Staging Concepts platforms, supports and guardrails, our ADA Infills can be custom designed to meet the needs…
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…
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…