In his new position, McKeown is currently establishing the rigging department at Excel Event Services, in London's docklands. He is concluding negotiations with structural engineers to create an in-house code of practice to expand the capacity for live events within the facility. The venue was originally designed without any rigging capacity considered. In addition, Flying Squad have recently designed and supplied the flying system in The Turbine hall of Tate Modern for a private party held by Lord Stevenson and family. Lord Stevenson was a Chairman of the Tate trustees for 10 years.
This was the biggest event of its kind to have taken place since the opening of Tate Modern. The building's managers would not allow performers to work without severe restrictions which included two separate points of attachment whilst in the air. As a result, each performer was belayed on two separate lines. Several items of performance equipment were used in the air including a paging system - created specifically to allow performers and their equipment to be managed safely from the ground. The result was a stunning performance combinating the art of bungee and trapeze, which amazed all against the backdrop of Tate Modern.
