The Artist Story: Unveiling Battle Royal Studios ' Creative Minds

If you're a creative talent, chances are you've been told that your passion for the arts is just a hobby and that you should pursue a more "stable" career path. But what if we told you that creativity is the key to innovation and new ideas? What if we told you that there's a group of talented artists who have turned their passion into successful careers?

Enter Battle Royal Studios (BRS), a creative powerhouse that's passionate about all forms of experiential innovation. Their team members come from theatre, concerts, ground-breaking events, and exceptional Olympic ceremonies. They're dedicated to crafting bespoke concepts tailored to their audience's needs and desires, using an unparalleled understanding to tell engaging stories.

But what does it take to become a successful artist in the modern world? What are the challenges that creative talents must overcome, and how do they navigate systemic and social structures to achieve their goals? Through a series of individual artist profiles, the artist's story aims to explore their unconventional career path and what led BRS's team members to success, and the social issues they've had to deal with along the way.

Let's meet some of the talented artists behind BRS.

Brendan Shelper, the founder and CEO of BRS, started his creative journey at the age of ten when he studied acrobatics and theatre. He toured the world as a child performer, working on major stages and living life on the road. After falling into modern dance and dance theatre, he worked in major international festivals within the creative arts circuits and cultural programs. Eventually, he started to realize his own ideas and work with other huge companies around the world, which led him to event design and experiences. This led to the birth of BRS.

Jon Buckels, the Creative Production Manager, had a chance encounter with Perth City Ballet when he was just fifteen years old. He worked with them over the years, performing in and even choreographing one of their full-length seasons. After working in various contemporary performance groups in Germany, his focus shifted to storytelling through his own choreographies and productions, mainly focusing on human connection and experiences.

Thao Tran, the Strategy and Communications Manager at BRS, always had a soft spot for the performing arts. She took to the stage at Staatstheater Cottbus as a teen and later on at Deutsches Theater Berlin. After studying Media, Theatre, and Film, she ventured into other career paths, successfully working in Business Innovation Consulting for companies such as Lufthansa, Innogy, and several startups including Clue and hy. She has since merged both of these passions into facilitating growth processes in support of change management and interdisciplinary collaboration in both the cultural and corporate sectors.

Ky Lloyd, the Production Manager, fell in love with backstage life at the age of sixteen while working in her high school stage crew team. She takes pride in working with the most capable people in her field and enjoys learning from them every day. Previously, she worked for Stage Entertainment as a caller for shows like Les Miserablés and Die Drei Musketiere.

Andy Machals, the Show Director and Creative Producer, discovered his love for show theatre when he watched the musical 42nd Street on Broadway in 2004. He studied show conception and direction at the University of Bristol and turned his creative talents into a career in the German and British theatre world. Always trying to fuse a spectacular show with insights gained through highly topical research, he's a specialist in a future-proofing extravagant revue theatre.

Susana Beiro Shelper studied dance at the Hochschule für Kunst before establishing herself in Berlin after several stops along the way. In 2008, she began working with Brendan Shelper, a collaboration that continues to this day. After joining Battle Royal Studios, Susana Beiro Shelper took on the role of managing the label SLIKK for several years. In addition to her work in artistic coordination, she regularly collaborates with pyro legends Groupe F as an aerial performer.

These are just a few of the talented artists behind BRS, each with a unique story to tell. Through their individual profiles and storytelling, BRS aims to inspire and empower creatives to pursue their passion, despite the challenges they may face. So, if you're a creative talent looking for inspiration, look no further than the artists at BRS. They've proven that with hard work, dedication, and a little creativity, you can turn your passion into a successful career.