James Chapman

With 18 years of experience in the live events industry, James Chapman has played a pivotal role in delivering special projects across concert touring, theatre, art, sculpture, motorsports, and brand activations. His expertise lies in managing complex, large-scale productions, ensuring seamless integration of scenic builds, technology, and engineering. James has been instrumental in delivering projects for high-profile productions, including The English National Ballet, The Little Mermaid Live Action Show, Shawn Mendes, Spice Girls, Rammstein, Take That, and Robbie Williams. His ability to navigate diverse creative and technical demands has made him a trusted partner in bringing ambitious projects to life. Prior to joining TAIT, James worked at Litestructures, where he led teams in delivering high-profile projects and managing key accounts for Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Lexus, Fiat Chrysler Group, and the London Design Festival/Biennale. He collaborated with world-renowned sculptors such as Frank Stella and Alex Chinneck and worked with Formula 1 and its race teams - including Mercedes, Red Bull, and Renault F1 - to develop innovative solutions for motorsport events. During his time at Litestructures, James progressed through roles as Project Manager, Head of Special Projects, and Project Director. Following the merger with TAIT, he took charge of the Scenic Division of Brilliant Stages, Wakefield, before transitioning to his current role in Business Development. James’s depth of industry knowledge, combined with his experience in scenic design, engineering, and client management, ensures that TAIT continues to push creative and technical boundaries across the live events sector.