Spidercam delivers unforgettable experience at record-breaking Adele concert

When Adele took the stage in Munich this past August, fans were in for more than a powerful performance. In an event that set a new Guinness World Record for the largest continuous outdoor LED screen, it wasn’t just the singer captivating the audience. It was the way her performance was brought to life for the thousands in attendance. At the heart of it was the spidercam, the cable-based camera system that offers breathtaking, immersive shots for any environment. 

Spidercam’s involvement in such a landmark moment adds to its growing reputation as the go-to solution for delivering stunning visuals for live events, concerts and sports worldwide. Whether used to capture the action of a high-stakes football match or to give concert goers a dynamic perspective of their favorite artist, spidercam proves time and time again that it enhances the audience experience in ways that conventional camera systems simply cannot. 

While the record-setting screen at Adele’s Munich concert rightfully took center stage, Ross Video’s spidercam played a key role in delivering the visual content that filled the enormous display. Suspended from cables high above the crowd, the spidercam system provided crystal-clear, broadcast-quality footage, offering sweeping shots that made even the farthest seats feel connected to the stage. Its ability to cover every angle, even in a massive venue, ensured no detail was missed, from Adele’s intimate moments at the microphone to the custom visuals played during each song. 

The spidercam system is suited for productions of any size, with a winch-driven “cable web” that can be spun over any area, allowing the dolly to roam freely. In Munich, it was set up to capture the full scale of Adele’s performance while navigating the challenges of filming in a venue equipped with the world’s largest continuous outdoor LED screen. From a technical standpoint, the spidercam allowed for seamless integration with the production’s overall vision, making it an invaluable asset to the team behind the scenes. 

The Munich concert isn’t the first time spidercam has been involved in a high-profile event. Used in sports arenas like the Euros and FIFA World Cup, award shows like the Oscars, and concerts across the globe, spidercam has become an essential tool for production. 

For event producers, spidercam opens a world of creative possibilities. Whether capturing the energy of a live concert or covering every angle of a sports event, this cable-based camera system offers flexibility and reliability that few other camera systems can match. It can be rented for short-term projects, like a one-off concert, or integrated into long-term productions, allowing it to adapt to the demands of any event. 

As demonstrated over Adele’s ten-show run in Munich, spidercam is more than just a camera system. It plays a crucial role in creating experiences that leave a lasting impact on audiences. It has proven how it can rise to the occasion, no matter how ambitious the project is. Even though Ross Video didn’t directly contribute to the Guinness World Record, the images from our spidercam brought the screens to life. And as our Project Manager, Jens Steinmann, said, “We are proud to have been part of it.”  

In an industry where every detail counts, spidercam continues to deliver unparalleled results, making it the go-to choice for event producers looking to elevate their productions and create something extraordinary.