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Organisation profile:

Secret Sub Rosa Events is a live events company and voluntary community project founded by a group of music enthusiasts, artists and inventors in the North of England. Our aim is to provide a platform for local music and multimedia artists, performers, technical and production people, and anyone who has a passion and love for music or art to come together and create a very special show - like no other!

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The organisation has compiled a diverse and talented pool of artists, by working collaboratively with people from a wide spectrum of the electronic underground dance music genres and live events industry. As well as a history of many successful events, art commissions, film productions and radio programs spanning over 25 years, our specialisation lies in the visualisation and production of festival stage show concepts. We design and custom-build decor and lighting sets, performer costumes and create rich immersive and interactive storylines based on exciting, original and innovative concepts.

 

Sub Rosa have been extremely active in community support initiatives, hosting art and music workshops to promote self expression and diversity in society. It is also a resource for student education and the development from amateur-to-professional status of artistes. 

 

Ecologically aware and supporters of sustainable change, the team recycle, up-cycle and use low carbon impact materials and methods wherever possible. Our fabrication work includes everything from stage fronts, venue entrances, lighting installations and projection surfaces, to fully immersive environments. From initial concepts to completed productions Secret Sub Rosa Events boast an unparalleled party and festival experience from our base around the North East Coast of England. 

 

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Assets:

 

  • 20+ Sub Rosa resident DJs, live musicians performers. 

  • 4 complete (interchangeable) themed stage sets including Through The Looking Glass/Land of the Giant Party, Lost in Sub Space, The Moongate, and new for 2022, Ravers of the Lost Art and the Temple of Boom (see illustrations). All sets have fire retardant treatment, are risk assessed and have PAT tested electrics. 

  • Complete crew, including production coordinators, designers, riggers, decor technicians and lighting engineers.

  • Event planning, crowd management, risk assessment and first aid trained personnel are included. 

  • Fully equipped DJ booth and monitoring system. 

  • Established working relationships and experience with event management, artist agencies, record labels, PA and service contractors. 

  • In-house social media team.

  • Event planning management software and information sharing applications. 

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Reviews:

 

Jim Taylor, Headland Festival Director. Jim said:

“Secret Sub Rosa are an excellent addition to any line up. They have a deep pool of talented multi media artists that work together to create a truly immersive space. The care and dedication shown across the team is second to none and I highly recommend them to every event that can accommodate them.”

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Mike Freear, Slamboree. Mike said:

"You delicious filthwizards!! It was such a monumental night! Thank you so much for having me! Loved the undercover vibes!! The music was relentlessly amazing from the start! Big love from the slam fam!"

 

Secret location - 'Through the Looking Glass'. Tony Laking said:

“Our first Secret Sub Rosa... A wonderful weekend with the true essence of how a festival should feel. A lot of hard work put in and grateful to be part of it.”

 

Willowman Festival - Secret Sub Rosa's Dance tent - 'Land of the Giants'. Jess Lyth said:

“Incredible people, incredible music and incredible decor. It's like a tiny Boomtown in a tent. Cannot get enough!”

 

Secret Sub Rosa Events - Scarborough Spa - 'Lost in Sub Space'. Jo Hetherington said:

“The people are amazing, such a friendly welcoming crowd - I feel like part of the family. The music is fantastic, something for everyone with all the DJs. The event decoration is fantastic as well, really well planned and put together.”

 

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Personal statement:

 

“A Sub Rosa production, for both crew and revellers, is an experience of pure escape from the daily grind. We provide a vivid and memorable trip; a wondrous, magical adventure packed with surprises, reinvention, and innovation in music, art and performance. The opportunity for self expression within the spaces we create is at our very core. And yet we are bound by a universal and instinctive truth; that tribal ceremonies have been practiced for thousands of years. The gathering of people to rediscover lost connections, dance, laugh and to love is our mission; a genuine quest to recreate the warmth and humanity of kindred spirits.”

 

Jaime Ruff - Secret Sub Rosa Events co-director.

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