Defence Basecamp Liveshow
Agency: Obsession
End Client: Ministry of Defense
Location: De Doelen - Rotterdam
Pictures: Nico Alsemgeest
On October 21 and 22, 2025, De Doelen Rotterdam was transformed into Defence Basecamp, a recruitment event designed not to be visited, but truly experience. Over 4.800 visitors immersed themselves to the world of Defence, from technology and logistics to healthcare and cybersecurity.
For this high impact production, developed by the Ministry of Defense and Obsession, Solid Rental acted as the technical producer of the Basecamp Liveshow. We brought lighting, video and sound together into a powerful, immersive experience.
From a Massage to an Experience
The challenge was clear: make Defence tangible. Not just inform visitors, but allow them to truly experience what it means to work within Defence. We delivered a fully integrated audiovisual production, where technology and storytelling seamlessly reinforced each other. By combining:
- Dynamic lighting design.
- Large-scale video content.
- 8D audio surround sound.
- Motion and special effects.
We created a show that engaged all senses and left a lasting impression.
A liveshow that you remember
The Basecamp Liveshow featured multiple high-impact moments that placed visitors right at the heart of the action. From soldiers abseiling down from the ceiling to intimate campfire-style conversations with Defence professionals, every element contributed to an authentic and emotional experience. Helicopters seemed to fly directly overhead through the use of immersive 8D surround sound, while the combination of visuals, sound and movement made visitors feel like they were truly part of Defence.
Impact and results
The combination of technical production and storytelling resulted in a clear and measurable impact. The event attracted more visitors than anticipated and led to a busy, highly engaged recruitment area where attendees actively took next steps. Applications were submitted during the event itself, while both young visitors and their parents reported increased confidence in considering a future within Defence.
Defence Basecamp clearly demonstrated the power of live communication: transforming a message into an experience, and an experience into action.
Our role as technical producer
As technical producer, Solid Rental was responsible for:
- The complete technical realization of the Liveshow included the design.
- Integration of lighting, video, audio and motion.
- Real-time show control and execution.
- Create an immersive environment where technology enhances the story.
