David Tao Soul Power II Concert by B'in Live Receives the Golden A' Design Award in Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design

The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes B'in Live for performing arts, stage, style and scenery design

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design category for David Tao Soul Power II Concert by B'in Live. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Golden A' Design Award Means

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Regarding David Tao Soul Power II Concert

In 2003, David Tao's Soul Power concert was hailed as legendary. Eleven years later, Soul Power II was conceived to recapture the essence of live music and the artist's soul. More than a remake or upgrade, Soul Power II is driven by a profound understanding of the artist's unique spirit, aiming to craft a heartfelt experience for modern concert goers. Inspired by the Tower of Babel, the stage features an 8 meter turntable with eight columns, using love to connect people globally. The flexible segments and dynamic stage design create an immersive, powerful musical journey.

About B'in Live

B’in Live, a major show production company, has undertaken over more than ten thousand events since 2014, including Concerts, Music Festivals, Galas, Award Ceremonies, Themed Exhibitions and Forums. The range of services offered by B’in Live covers everything from support at the conception, planning, and implementation stages, to technical equipment and follow-up for all kinds of events. Our comprehensive consulting and support services guarantee clients a creative and professional execution of their events.

Award Record

This recognition makes B'in Live a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2024 - 2025 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Award

The A' Performing Arts Design Award is an international competition recognizing excellence in set, stage, and performing arts design by top designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to performing arts designers, set designers, theater architects and costume designers from all countries. Typical entries include choreography, dance moves, theatrical sets, dance costumes, stage lighting and opera props. The awarded performing arts designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/performing-arts

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://desingers.org/162937
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162937
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162937
Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/349169
Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/z1nYmV

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: David Tao Soul Power II Concert
Function: Concert
Category: Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Arts and Entertainment
Colors: Royal Blue, Dark Slate Blue, Black, Midnight Blue and Light Sea Green
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: B'in Live
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: Golden A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #162937

Credits

Team: Tsung-Chun Yang, Crystal Chuang, Ruru Yang, Yuyu Guo / Chan-Jung Liao / Yi-Hsin Chen, Guo-hao Zhou, Raqoon Studio / Sanyin Visual Art Lab / Yingyu Production / Redpill / Brat Wu / Yun-Tsan Lin / Faustine Huang / Guo Wei Qiu / Charlie Lin, Yu-Hsiang Cheng / Gy Sean / Brat Wu / Fangchun Wang / Jason Ling, (ANH Design) SHEN Hwua-Hwua / Ssuchi Chen / Gamehome Sun, (ANH Design) Hong-Lin Lu / Daniel Chen, (R.W STUDIO) Roni Wu, Guangtoe Wu / Gong Zhang and MengYun Hu / ChingFan Chang

Design Details

Unique Properties: Evolving from 2003 to 2024, the Soul Power II concert symbolizes the pursuit of self-actualization, providing strength in a chaotic world. Inspired by the Tower of Babel, the stage features an 8 meter circular turntable with eight columns, using "love" to connect people globally. The concert’s flexible segments adapt to the live atmosphere, creating sparking musical moments with the band. The stage and visual design reflect this essence, drawing the audience into the performance effortlessly.
Inspiration: In 2003, David Tao's Soul Power concert was hailed as a legendary performance. Eleven years later, "Soul Power II" is conceived to recapture the essence of live music and the soul of the artist. Rather than a mere remake or upgrade, its design draws on a profound recognition, pursuit, and mutual understanding of the creator's unique soul. This belief drives it to become an invisible force for the audience, crafting a new and heartfelt experience for this era's concert-goers.
Research: Creating the towering effect without overhead rigging is a challenge. The team considered hiding the lifting mechanism within the tower but abandoned this due to venue restrictions. After thorough research, they custom-built the tower structure and turntable. Utilizing LED and lighting, they enhance the stage effects with smoke machines and mirror balls within the tower, making the smoke more dynamic and amplifying the tower's visual impact.
Challenge: The complexity of stage construction is often influenced by the environment. For the Soul Power II tour, most venues lack overhead rigging points, posing a challenge to maintaining the tower's prominence without obstruction. Instead of building additional roof structures, the design team construct all necessary components from the ground up. The LED screens on both sides are supported by irregular Layher structures, enhancing the stage's design and lighting potential.
Realization and Technology: David Tao's performances are known for their dynamic live energy. To engage all ages, the program blends classic hits with playful elements. Visuals and songs feature puns, such as in "Small Town Girl," where "Big Manager" sounds like "Big Koi," and it appears in the visuals, enhancing resonance and interaction. Starting with the classic song 'Runaway,' it explores life issues and revisits nostalgic hits like 'Regular Friends,' 'Reimagined', and 'Blue Moon', taking the fans back to a golden era.
Operation and Interaction: David Tao's performances are known for their strong live feel. In the Soul Power II concert, many segments have no set program or length, adjusting to the live atmosphere. This dynamic interaction with the band often sparked unexpected musical brilliance. The stage and visual design for this tour aim to showcase this musical spontaneity, allowing the audience to effortlessly immerse themselves in the performance and be swept up by the atmosphere.
Project Duration and Location: The concert started in March 2024 in Wuhan and still touring around the world.
Specifications: The 8-meter circular turntable is constructed with eight pillar-like structures, creating a towering shape. Both the front and back of the stage feature LED screens, utilizing the turntable's angles to create a naked-eye 3D effect. The lighting structure uses Pixel Line to shape the tower, with ACME XP-20R and strobe lights adding visual extension. The custom hydraulic system, with dual-frame lifts, incorporates LED screens on the rising frames, enhancing the visual impact during elevation.
Keywords: David Tao, Soul Power, Love, Tower of Babel, Yourself, The Art Of War