Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, London was the scene for a four day spectacular from June 1st - 4th 2002. Unusual was appointed main contractor for the event site, the design and implementation of the events and the infrastructure for the welfare and safety of those attending the events.

Over the four days, public attendance was estimated at 3 million. Global TV audience figures were over 200 million. 80% of those attending the event used public transport. The medical services on site dealt with less than 900 cases and only one case required overnight hospital treatment.

The success of the event was primarily due to the understanding that Unusual has of a broad spectrum of special events. Preparation and planning was carried out between February and April 2002, followed by a five week production period in May. The core production team consisted of four people early on and expanded to 12 staff for the event. There were over 600 contractors and suppliers for the project.

Implementation of the programme involved close communication with 100 individuals from over 20 agencies and organisations.

Scope of Works

Supply and installation of: 27 big screens over 10 square kilometres, ‘off-air’ and local TV coverage, 15 minute son et lumiere display on Buckingham Palace with a spectacular fireworks display, the National Beacon Lighting Ceremony, water displays, two main stages on Queens Gardens with concerts involving 1,000 performers, three subsidiary stages with concerts and entertainment, sound and lighting coverage down the 1 kilometre length of The Mall, The Festival Procession with 20,000 participants, Broadcast infrastructure for the world’s press, welfare and a safe site for over a million people.