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About Us

At High and Wired, we specialise in creating thrilling and high visibility experiences such as Ziplines, Climbing Walls, Giant Swings, Human Slingshots and more.

High and Wired is the partner company to TECS Events Services, one of the biggest rigging, performer flying and event automation companies in the UAE/Middle East.

The owner of TECS, Shane Manning, had worked on a number of prestigious events throughout the UK, Europe and Middle East, and noticed a gap in the UAE market for adrenaline fuelled activities. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands, establishing High and Wired.

We work to offer the best services for each and every client. Our creativity, imagination, and love of an adrenaline rush, makes for some unique and unforgettable experiences!

High and Wired have bases in Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah, but we offer our services internationally. Whether you have an upcoming event that requires temporary activities, or you’d like a more permanent installation, High and Wired can create the solution.

Check out our What We Do and Portfolio pages for information and inspiration.

SHANE MANNING
Founder & Managing Director
“Whatever the job, our credo is to deliver excellence and turn concepts into reality – on time, to budget, and to the highest standards possible with continued emphasis on safety.” – Shane Manning.

In spite of a lengthy and illustrious career, Shane retains a continued thirst for knowledge of all things rigging. Long recognised as one of the best in the business, Shane started out earning his rigging stripes way back in the late 1990s, crewing on the build of London’s esteemed Millennium Dome. Since then he has donned the harness for a multitude of prestigious events; the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, the 2004 Athens Olympics, Doha’s 2006 Asian Games, the erection of two of the world’s tallest flagpoles in Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Jordan, some of the most elaborate royal weddings in the world and most international superstar concerts you can think of, from Andrea Bocelli to Alicia Keys, Madonna to Metallica, and Pavarotti to Placebo.

Shane was the Head Rigger and Project Manager on the hugely successful and iconic X Dubai X-Line ziplines, first over the Dubai Mall Fountains and more recently over Dubai Marina. Alongside running TECS, Shane identified a need in the Middle Eastern market for ziplines and other high adrenaline activities, and so established a partner company, High and Wired, in 2017.

Shane is known for his boundless enthusiasm, expertise and experience, but also his professionalism, dedication to the task, and reliability. He leads the company by example with his “can-do” attitude and maintains very positive working relationships with everyone, from event staff to managing directors.

THINK DEDICATION

At TECS Event Services, we believe that a company works best when each component has the freedom to function and thrive independently. That is why we invest our staff with all the time, training and trust they need to spread their wings and fly.

Our team of skilled professionals respond with a level of dedication and passion that gives TECS the competitive edge when it comes to a client’s experience.

Alex Dayem
Head of Operations

Alex began his events and rigging career with TECS Event Services in 2015. After a brief hiatus to join La Perle by Dragone as a show rigger for 12 months, Alex returned to TECS in 2019 with renewed energy and focus, serving as our Head of Operations. With extensive knowledge in automation, performer flying, and health and safety, Alex is a highly skilled professional in the field. He is certified in IRATA Level 1, IPAF, First Aid, and Fire Marshal training, ensuring expertise and safety in every project he undertakes. Alex’s leadership and hands-on approach play a vital role in driving TECS’ operational excellence and delivering seamless project execution.

Lewis Calderwood
Head of Automation

Lewis leads TECS’ Automation and Special Projects department. With over 15 years of expertise and an NRC Level 2 (UK) certification, Lewis combines technical knowledge with hands-on experience across live events, complex rigging solutions, performer flying, and large-scale automation systems. Originally from New Zealand, Lewis began his rigging career in 2002, working on prestigious projects such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. For the past 9 years, he has been based in the Middle East, managing major events like Blue Man Group’s 1st International Tour in Saudi.

Artem Schneider
Head of Rigging

Artem is an SQQ Level 2 qualified rigger and a well-known professional in the rigging and event industry. As Head of Rigging and Project Manager at TECS Event Services, he specializes in designing, calculating, and planning complex projects with precision and safety at the forefront. Since joining TECS, Artem has elevated our rigging department to new heights, combining his technical expertise with innovative problem-solving. His leadership and reputation for excellence ensure that every project is executed to the highest standards, making him a vital asset to the TECS team and our clients.

Rochel Pido
Office Manager

Rochel joined TECS in 2016, quickly taking on a strong leadership role in managing a large portion of the quoting and document management, while ensuring the daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. Her dedication to keeping things on track has been instrumental in TECS’ growth and success. Never one to stay confined to her desk, Rochel is often found on-site, rolling up her sleeves and supporting the team wherever needed. Her hands-on approach and commitment to excellence have made her an integral part of TECS operations.

Nadine Manning
Production Manager

Nadine has built a reputation as one of the most energetic and capable event production managers in the local industry, winning TPEME Production Manager of the Year Award 2018. Since 2003, Nadine has worked as a production manager on some of the most complex events to be held in the region. Nadine’s experience in the UAE has given her the track record of a competent project manager with the ability to recruit, manage and coordinate a full production team and in turn a timely delivery of all logistics, site technical, staging, décor and other infrastructure, operation and subsequent derig.

Cladio 'Blessed' Nyemba
Rigging Supervisor

Cladio, also known as Blessed, began his career as a lighting technician at Gearhouse South Africa in 2009. After training across multiple departments, he found his passion in rigging. Over the years, he has held various roles, including Rigger, Head Rigger, and Technical Planner, and has successfully established rigging divisions for three companies: 3D Design South Africa, Brandex Events & Exhibitions, and Rent-a-Rig Livespot in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2019, Cladio relocated to the Middle East, working as Assistant Rigging Head of Department at Media Pro and later as a Rigger and Technical Planner for PRG.

THINK COLLABORATION
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

TECS Event Services is justifiably proud of its ongoing collaboration in EZ Axis, a forward-thinking global collective of like-minded events inspired companies, established to provide world-class solutions for automation and performer flying projects on any scale.

Industry leaders in their own fields, Frontline Rigging & Motion and ZFX Flying have secured in TECS the perfect partnership; a shared vision and belief in raising and maintaining the standards of their profession, and with it bringing a new dimension to the events horizon with the foundation of EZ Axis.

EZ-AXIS
US, EU, CHINA, DXB

A collaboration of Frontline Rigging & Motion in the Netherlands and ZFX Flying in the USA, EZ-Axis was formalised in 2015 with the addition of TECS Event Services in Dubai to handle global automation services and rentals. We provide both rental of automation gear and complete automation services and solutions. We design, manufacture, and customise almost all of the items in-house, so we can easily provide the right solution if our stock offerings don’t fulfil all of your needs.

FRONTLINE RIGGING & MOTION
NETHERLANDS

As a supplier of rigging, automation and technical solutions to the entertainment and event industries, Frontline Rigging offers a full range of services, including design, build and engineering. Frontline Rigging is also the venue rigging service provider for many of the country’s premium venues across the Netherlands. They offer a range of products and services that make any goals attainable; whenever, wherever and however their clients envision them.

ZFX FLYING
USA

ZFX has nearly 30 employees around the globe who are experts in their craft. Each of their designers and craftsmen are year-round full-time and dedicated professionals with keen instincts and the highest levels of training. They are the only flying effects company who has an in-house custom design service; a studio dedicated to testing and proof of concept, in-house fabrication for custom effects, 3D motion control, quick cue writing, and an AWS-certified welding inspector on staff.

THINK STANDARDS
TRAINING & ACCREDITATION

At TECS Event Services, we place the utmost importance on keeping our staff well trained, and our business aligned with key industry bodies.

At TECS Event Services, we place the utmost importance on keeping our staff well trained, and our business aligned with key industry bodies.