Production suppliers under ‘unbelievable’ pressure as global touring expands
Flexibility, local collaborations, and 'not being too dogmatic' are essential to future expansion, Universal Pixel's Phil Mercer says
News By Hanna Ellington | 5 November 2026
“Unbelievable” supply chain pressures are changing the economics of global tours and accelerating the strain on production suppliers, Universal Pixel’s commercial director tells IQ, making flexibility and local collaboration essential to future expansion.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the UK-based video supplier has helped support tours from clients including Oasis, Radiohead, Robbie Williams, Roger Waters, Robyn, and Katseye. More recent projects include Dave’s two-night Lagos stand and Greek singer Anna Vissi’s massive Olympic Stadium show in Athens, which…
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