Bhopal-based Phoenix Networks has recently invested in the DDR 86 roof truss system from Giant Truss.
Phoenix has already deployed the system across various live productions such Honey Singh’s concert in Indore and Ahmedabad, Zomaland festival in Indore and Arijit Singh’s concert in Indore.
This was done in just 36 days, across two states with vastly different terrains and climates.
Arijit Singh’s Indore concert, in particular, truly taught the Phonenix team multiple lessons.
The team at Phoenix Networks, led by founder director Animesh Mishra, faced down weather conditions as strong winds swept through the venue in the lead-up to Arijit’s performance. However, the team proactively redesigned structural elements to counteract wind loads and adding extra ballast for improved anchoring. High atop the truss, wind meters constantly monitored real-time conditions while automated alerts ensured every deviation was met with rapid response.
Animesh said: “The DDR 86 isn’t just a piece of equipment — it’s a shift in what’s possible for large-format event productions in this region. Deploying it for Arijit’s concert was about more than just infrastructure. It was about setting a new benchmark, one where technical sophistication, structural reliability, and artistic ambition align!”
He concludes: “From the first ballast to the final note ringing out across the venue, our team owned every inch of the production. Safety, beauty, and strength — all executed to the millimetre. And this milestone isn’t just a feather in the cap for Phoenix Networks — it’s a call to the broader Indian live events industry to reimagine what’s possible, even in regions and climates that have traditionally been considered secondary.”