Hollo returns to the West End

Hollo is proud to announce his return to the West End in London in November 2009. Working alongside long term friend Gary Lake, star of We Will Rock You, and celebrity Paul Nicholas, Hollo will design the set for the new production of JEST END, a satirical evaluation of the World's most famous musicals. Opening in November and having already played in the West End for over a year in different theatres, Hollo will post more information here as plans and ideas develop!

Hollo set as Costume Designer at Katona József Theatre - Kecskemét

Following the huge success of the Hungarian Premiere of AVENUE Q at Central Szinhaz, the continued partnership of Director, Maria Harangi and Hollo continues as they are asked to produce the famous Hungarian Operett entitled, "Lili bárónő". This production will premiere at the Katona József Theatre - Kecskemét in October 2009. Hollo will design the costumes for this production.

SIMON JAMES & HILL GET A SILVER SONY RADIO GONG!

Kerrang Radio duo, Simon James & Hill tonight (Monday 11th May, 2009) won a prestigious SONY RADIO ACADEMY SILVER AWARD in the Music Personality of the Year category. Taking their tally to 4, the Breakfast Show boys beat off stiff competition from Lauren Levearne and Scott Mills with the GOLD going to Chris Evans. Hollo Events, who represents the duo internationally, is proud to announce this terrific result and wish the guys a great night of celebrations! CONGRATULATIONS!!

AIDA Second Photo Update

With 4 days to go, the clock is really ticking in creating the first fully transportable and equipped theatre in Hungary's history. With a technical crew of over 50 personnel working in carpentry, stage crewing, metal fabricators, lighting and sound technicians, scenic artists, stage management and theatre suppliers, we are working throughout the days and nights to get ready with the venue and all of the support vehicles such as fully equipped dressing rooms, restaurants and other support vehicles. Today the new seating blocks have been installed with 500 newly designed and created seats. Please go to www.holloevents.com for further information. Alternatively you can fly to Hungary and watch one of he 20 performances yourself! Hurry because we are almost sold out!

Aida Circus Arena Photo Update No. 1

Here are the first images from the mammoth Aida Interactive production that Hollo Events is designing. As well as designing the new theatre space (surprisingly!) entitled "Round Theatre", Hollo has designed the set for the production that will Premiere on May 8th. The 550 seat venue is a fully operational theatre space with intelligent lighting system, catering and convenience facilities as well as truck support of fully equipped dressing rooms. This theatre can tour anywhere in the World. For more information contact us at http://www.holloevents.com/

Simon James & Hill Get Sony Radio Academy Award Nomination

Monday 6th April saw radio duo Simon James and Hill get nominated for THE MUSIC RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009.

The boys who are represented internationally by Hollo Events, are nominated against Chris Evans, Lauren Laverne, Scott Mills and Zane Lowe. Previously, the boys have won 3 Sony Awards and this year promises to be a great year for them. Having taken over the breakfast show at Kerrang Radio, their contributions at Kerrang have also helped get the radio station a nomination for Best Radio Station at the Sony Awards this year as well.

Fingers crossed for the boys who will find out on May 11th at the London Grosvenor House in a star studded ceremony hosted by Chris Evans.

Check out their page at http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/Article.asp?id=693968&spid=

The Sun also published today (April 8th, 2009) an article mentioning the boys nomination :

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article2365751.ece

Cecilia Lloyd confirms Die Fledermaus dates for 2009/2010 season at the Hungarian State Opera

Starting from December 31st, Cecilia Lloyd will return to the Hungarian State Opera House stage to reprise the role fo Adele in Die Fledermaus. Cecilia has been a principal soprano at the Hungarian State Opera for over a decade singing roles such as Gilda, Adele, Adina, Susanna, Musetta and many others. She is particularly reknowned for her ability to hold a top "D" for considerable lengths of time as Adele and has always been asked to sing the role for the famous New Years Eve performances. Other scheduled performances are January 2nd & 3rd 2010. You can visit the official Hungarian State Opera website for more information at http://www.opera.hu/