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BEHIND THE CONTENT — MATTMAC / STAR SEEKER A media day, a merch shoot, and a livestream at No Fun Club — documenting Mattmac's album week alongside Question ATL, in from Atlanta for the release. 3 Media Stops 4 Songs Performed 2 Artists, One Run When Star Seeker's David Hodges called about covering Mattmac's press run for Smoke Signals, the brief was simple: be everywhere, capture everything, keep it moving. Over the past few days that's meant a citywide media day, a full mer

TWENTY-FIVE Event Coverage — Winnipeg, MB ———————— Two days at Maple Grove Rugby Park for the 25th anniversary of Western Canada's largest outdoor volleyball tournament — as Super-Spike's media partner. Dates JUL 17-18 Location MAPLE GROVE Role MEDIA PARTNER Crew Four There are events you cover, and there are events you get to be part of. Super-Spike 2026 was the second kind. For the tournament's 25th anniversary, DIRXECP came on as media partner — two full days on the ground

————— DRONE OPERATIONS · EVENT COVERAGE · WINNIPEG MB FLYING ABOVE FOLK FEST 2026 1 Event Day July 11, 2026 2 Drone Platforms DJI Aerial · FPV 10+ Stages & Zones Covered Main Stage · Big Bluestem · Shady Grove · More 12h Hours on Site 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM There's a particular kind of energy that builds at a festival before the crowds fully arrive. The stages are set, the vendors are firing up, and the grounds have that anticipatory quiet that won't last long. That's the wo

————— DRONE OPERATIONS · EVENT COVERAGE · WINNIPEG MB FLYING DRONES AT SUMMER OF SOUND 2 EVENT DAYS JUNE 30 - JULY 1 3 DRONE PLATFORMS FPV - AERIAL - INDOOR 16+ HOURS OF ACTIVE FLIGHT OPS 01 — THE EVENT SUMMER OF SOUND 2026 Summer of Sound is Winnipeg's premier electronic music festival — four stages, two nights, and a lineup that draws thousands to the Red River Exhibition Park every Canada Day weekend. In 2026, the bill ran deep: Tiësto and Layton Giordani headlining Tu

360° Stage, FPV Precision, and a Night That Delivered Frost 2026 took over Transcona Country Club with a stacked lineup featuring Crankdat, Haus of Panda, Ship Wrek, and Gudfella — and from the moment doors opened, the energy never let up. This wasn’t just another indoor show. Frost delivered a full 360° stage experience, immersive lighting, dense fog, lasers cutting through the air, and a crowd that came ready to move. And we were there to capture it all from above. Haus of

Music, movement, and momentum at Assiniboia Downs Together Again Fest December 27, 2025 returned bigger, louder, and more connected than ever, transforming Assiniboia Downs into a full-scale celebration of electronic music, culture, and community. With thousands of fans filling the grounds, world-class production, and a stacked lineup led by Meduza, CID, and a deep roster of supporting artists, the energy across the weekend never slowed. Every set built on the last, creating

Tranceformers at the MET was one of those nights where everything is moving at once — and that’s exactly what made it such an exciting event to capture. From the moment the room filled up, it was nonstop energy: heavy bass, packed dance floors, lasers cutting through haze, and lighting that never sat still. It’s a full sensory experience, and capturing it from an FPV perspective adds a whole new layer to how the night can be seen and remembered. The FPV Setup We Flew For this

Winter drifting just hits different. I headed north of Winnipeg to link up with the crew from Pavement to Trails for one of their winter practice days — a session that started off cold, wet, and unpredictable. Freezing rain rolled through early in the day, coating the track and forcing drivers to slow things down, feel out conditions, and adapt lap by lap. It was one of those days where patience mattered just as much as skill. When the Conditions Fight Back The morning runs w

There’s something special about closing out a year inside a space filled with energy, anticipation, and thousands of shared moments. New Year’s Eve 2025 at Centennial Concert Hall for Champagne Supernova was exactly that — a night built on live music, movement, and momentum. From the moment doors opened, the building transformed. A packed lobby, DJs setting the tone, live performances carrying through the hall, and a countdown energy that only New Year’s Eve can bring. Our ro

Funky Town at Diablo Night Club was a high-energy Disco Rave night presented by Bring Your Love Festival — packed with movement, colour, and nonstop momentum from open to close. From the start, this event was designed to feel big. The goal wasn’t just to document the night, but to capture the atmosphere, the crowd energy, and the visual identity of Funky Town in a way that could live on through short-form video, ads, and future promotion. Video Coverage Approach Working close

I had the opportunity to bring my drone skills to the Tacos and Tequila event — a lively, public gathering full of energy, music, and of course, plenty of tacos and tequila. As an advanced drone pilot in Canada, flying at an advertised event like this isn’t as simple as showing up and launching. Transport Canada regulations require an SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate) for flights over or near crowds, and this event was no exception. This project was a collaborative

This past weekend, FPV Manitoba and DIRXECP took our FPV drones into one of Winnipeg’s most unique venues — the Alloway Hall inside the Manitoba Museum — for the Haus of Panda: Speed World event. A Dazzling Laser Show Experience This wasn’t just any show. It was a celebration of the largest laser show in Central Canada. The entire hall transformed into a futuristic playground of color, movement, and sound. Massive beams cut through fog, while synchronized laser patterns dance

On October 24, the Assiniboia Downs transformed into a haunted playground for thousands of partygoers at SCREAM WPG 2025 — one of Winnipeg’s largest Halloween events. Packed with music, lights, and energy, the night featured performances from SKILAH, Hills, Avello, Gorilla T, and the legendary KASKADE, delivering an unforgettable mix of local and international talent. Behind the scenes, FPV Manitoba, powered by Eric Peters and Josh Cheater, teamed up with DIRXECP to take view

The Rez: Unleashing Mattmac's Captivating Performance Project Title: Mattmac - "REZ" // Live at No Fun Club Produced by: Unreel Creative DOP: Eric Curt Peters Cam Op: Jordan Johnsen, Trevor Johnsen BTS Videography: Clarize Ariza Recording & Mixing: Riley Hill @ No Fun Club Funding: Canada's Walk of Fame & RBC Foundation as part of the RBC Emerging Musician Program This video captures a dynamic live performance by Mattmac, showcasing his song "The Rez" at an illustrious event

Project Title: The Rez Live Performance Produced by: Mattmac Music Group Director of Photography: Eric Curt Peters 1st AD/Cam Op: Trevor Johnsen Cam Op: Jordan Johnsen BTS Videography: Clarize Ariza Recording & Mixing: Riley Hill at No Fun Club Funding: Canada's Walk of Fame & RBC Foundation as part of the RBC Emerging Musician Program Introduction: Music has the power to transcend boundaries, connect souls, and tell compelling stories. This ethos comes alive in "The Rez," a