Hilton Coliseum

Hilton Coliseum Information: 515-294-3347 FAX 515-294-3349

HILTON CAPACITY

A variety of scaling options are available in Hilton Coliseum, depending on the type of event scheduled. The natural architectural break for concerts with an end stage is as follows:

Main floor, arena circle, and parquet	5,135
Balcony	5,271
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Total	10,406

Behind Stage	4,494
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Grand Total	14,900

OTHER CAPACITIES:

Basketball, gymnastics, wrestling	14,023
Hockey, tractor pull, rodeo	12,656
Concert -in-the- round (subject to adjustment)	15,104
Banquet main floor	1,906

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Production Personnel Hilton Coliseum is not a union house, but is in the jurisdictional area of IATSE Local 67 Stagehands are directly responsible to the Hilton Technical Director, who should be contacted for stagehand information Specialized staff can be provided with ample prior notification Ushers, stagehands, concessionaires, uniformed and T-shirt security personnel, box office personnel, parking attendants, custodians, and medical attendants are provided at sponsor’s cost

Sound and Lights

Full House Power 800 amps, three-phase, 25’ from up stage center -- east end

600 amps, three-phase, 25’ from up stage center -- east end
200 amps, three-phase, 25’ from up stage center -- east end
150 amps, three-phase, back of house -- west end

Half House Power

600 amp, three-phase, 125’ 4/0 cable runs
400 amp, three-phase, 125’ 4/0 cable runs
200 amp, three-phase, 125’ 4/0 cable runs

Preferred mixing platform placement 90’ from stage center; can be elevated (location varies - decided by stage placement)
Standard average light in basketball floor area
120 fc vertical
290 fc horizontal
In-House lighting available lighting truss can be flown
Eight Super Trouper spotlights
ETC - Impression computer lighting console
Strand-Century Mantrix II manual lighting board with 36 Channels
43 - 2.4kw dimmers on 80 in-house lighting circuits
3 - 2.4kw non-dim dimmers
In-House sound system available
Clear-com intercom
Rear projection potential; in house 10 1/2’ x 14’ front or rear screen
Front projection potential with no obstructionsw to 200’
Ceiling height over stage -- 79’6” to floor; deduct height of stage for true clearance
Controlled flash pots permitted; must be cleared with Technical Director to meet house regulations
Piano available - 9’ Steinway Piano tuner can be arranged through Hilton Technical Director
1/2 house curtain available -main section 100’ wide x 46’ tall with 2 - 50’ wide tapered wings to fly over the seating area

Portable Stage

100 - Modular components 4’ by 8’ -- Wenger Type C Adjustable height 48” - 78”
40 - Modular components 4’ by 8’ -- Wenger Type C Adjustable height 30” - 54”
Risers - 8”, 16”, 24” - limited quantity
Maximum stage size 3,200 square feet

Maximum width 88’ (Fire Aisle Limitations)
3 - hour assembly time

Free standing Concert barricade available

96’ R.A. Reed concert barricade
16 Solid sections
8 acoustical sections)

8’ bike rack barricade

Rigging

Roof has a false ceiling; beams are cleared for rigging
Weight limitations are determined by point load
All rigging must be approved in advance by Hilton Technical Director (send rigging plot showing true point locations and loads)
Typical -

3 beams over stage area:
Run parallel to front edge of standard 40’ deep stage
28’6” center of beam to center of beam.

Choice of rigging beams varies within stage location
Previous maximum weight hung was 80,000 lbs., but distribution is crucial
Experienced, qualified rigger are provided

Rigging Equipment

8 - 1/2 ton CM Loadstars w/65’ chain
4 - 1 ton CM Loadstars w/60’ chain
4 - 2 ton CM Loadstars w/60’ chain
1 - 6 way motor control (Stage Rigging)
1 - 4 way motor control (Stage Rigging)
2 - 80’ Block & falls
Misc. Rigging Steel/Shackles/Span Sets/Rope Ladders
Misc. Rigging Ropes
150’ - Universal Lighting Truss
200’ - 14” Triangular Truss

Dressing rooms and facilities

Six Dressing rooms available with toilets and showers
All rooms are lockable and keys can be provided with prior notification; security for these rooms provided through Patron Services Manager
Water source backstage capable of 120 gpm at 75 psi or more
Drain backstage
Crew bus parking and power available near backstage entrance to Coliseum (2 - 50 amp 220v circuits)

Security

Uniformed police required; however, backstage security handled by Patron Services Manager
No truck security provided (unless requested in advance)
Security contact: Patron Services Manager

Catering

The Iowa State Center has an exclusive agreement with an outside caterer, who can provide for the catering needs of any event produced at the Center

Emergency Provisions

Fire exits required beyond wings
Cables permitted in aisles, if taped
Pyrotechnics are permitted, but must be cleared to meet house regulations
No smoking in seating areas; smoking areas provided
Medical services mandatory if estimated attendance is over 1,000; this includes one emergency medical technician and one emergency first aid facility (2 of each for and estimated attendance over 3,000 and up to 6 for and estimated attendance over 6,000), cost available upon request
Ambulance available on request.

Additional Comments

Stagehands utilized are non-union professional hands supplemented by I.A.T.S.E. when needed
Stagehands are experienced and well-trained
There is a 5 hour mandatory meal break
Through a varied inventory of in-house equipment and machine and carpenter shop capabilities, we are able to provide many services. We are interested in providing for your needs. Please avail yourself of our capabilities. Early and precise communication of requirements is essential for some productions.

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