Kings of Leon concert made safe with 545 aluminium trackway panels

Since our birth back in 2010, Davis Trackhire has quickly developed a reputation amongst festival and event organisers as one of the most professional and customer-focused in the industry.

We clearly demonstrated these qualities in 2014 when Newcastle United FC contracted us to protect the playing surface at St. James’ Park Stadium during a Kings of Leon concert. Our team was responsible for installing a 4,000m² pitch cover. This was to create a stage compound and additional seating for thousands of fans. The first challenge involved safely transporting all 545 aluminium DTH panels into the stadium. To do this, we carefully navigated our wagons through the tight stadium entrance. This entailed lowering the vehicles’ suspension to clear the narrow access.

Our six-man crew worked tirelessly over the next two days to complete the installation in time for the stage construction. Using our advanced aluminium DTH Panels, engineered with connector bolts and plates encased within the panel, we created a completely flush surface with no trip hazards. Thus, allowing tens of thousands of fans to safely dance the night away. As soon as the concert ended, we began the recovery process. Within just two days, we had completely cleared the pitch, leaving it unharmed and ready for action.

“This was our first full pitch cover installation at a major sporting venue, and definitely one that we are proud to have been involved in. As we were working in conjunction with other contractors on this event we had to work to strict deadlines during the installation and recovery, but our highly-skilled crews worked exceptionally hard and were able to deliver the project ahead of schedule.”

Travis Davis, Director of Davis Trackhire,

Trackway hire for St James park concert

Take a look at this incredible time-lapse video of the installation at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne…

Davis Trackhire are the UK’s largest independent suppliers of aluminium Trackway. For a competitive quotation or free site survey, contact our National Hire Desk on 01698 535091 or email info@davistrackhire.com