Seven B747 freighters: what it takes to get Beyonce on stage

© Christin Farmer

When Beyonce decided to bring her “Formation” world tour to the UK last year, it took more than a first-class ticket out of Los Angeles. According to this BBC report, Queen B required seven Boeing 747 freighters and 70 trucks to get her stage set and gear to the venues. And she is not alone. With ever more lavish sets and staging, musicians the world over are setting more and more logistical challenges. Fortunately, there are operators out there set up ...