Delivered directly to site for the first Honey Singh concert, the DDR 86 system — engineered for large-span applications and constructed from high-tensile yet lightweight aluminium — served as a live, full-scale training ground for the Phoenix team. The crew quickly acclimatised to the system’s structural dynamics, modular rigging options, load distribution, and wind compliance requirements. By the time Arijit Singh took the stage, the team had mastered the deployment, delivering a technically flawless rig independently, under significantly harsher conditions.

“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!” stated Animesh Mishra, Founder Director of Phoenix Networks.

The deployment timeline — four large-scale concerts across two states with contrasting terrains and climates — tested the team’s technical capacity and logistical resilience. And on every occasion, team Phoenix rose to the challenge emphatically. In Indore, for Arijit Singh’s concert, the crew led by Animesh himself, faced particularly brutal weather, with winds peaking at over 70 km/h and sustained gusts averaging 23 km/h. Phoenix responded with precision, reinforcing the structure with added ballast and proactively redesigning key elements to counteract wind loads. Real-time wind monitoring was executed through high-mounted meters and automated alert systems, ensuring swift responses without compromising stage aesthetics or rig safety.

Animesh noted, “This wasn’t a fluke or a fortunate outcome. It’s the culmination of years of Phoenix Networks investing in talent, systems, and a zero-compromise culture. As a unit, we have long demonstrated an aptitude for solving high-pressure production puzzles, most notably during Ed Sheeran’s groundbreaking Mathematics Tour in Mumbai, and the Kathmandu Music Festival in Nepal.”

From managing a 360-degree stage and over 160 Meyer Sound Panther and Leopard arrays in front of a 55,000-strong crowd in Mumbai, to navigating snowstorms and border logistics in Nepal, Phoenix has consistently operated at international standards. Their execution of the DDR 86 truss system in Indore now extends that legacy, proving that such high-calibre productions are viable — and can thrive — in Central India.

“Our job is never just to build — it’s to anticipate, to adapt, and to elevate,” reflected Animesh. “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.”