Phil Collins | 1995–2000
This section brings together Phil Collins material from 1995 through 1999, including the closing chapter of the Both Sides of the World Tour, 1994–1995.
The Both Sides tour stretched across 13 months, with more than 150 performances on six continents before over three million fans. It began in Utrecht, Holland, on April 1, 1994, and concluded in Manila on May 17, 1995.
For those who toured with Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics, or Phil’s solo productions, Margaret Maxwell was a familiar and much-loved presence. Remembered as a grandmotherly figure, she brought kindness, calm, and a steadying presence to the demanding pace of touring. Through her photography and thoughtful editing—and through the work of Lewis Lee—so much of the touring family’s history was preserved.
The Both Sides tour crew photograph is believed to have been taken by Margaret, though that attribution remains unconfirmed. Margaret later pursued nature photography and has since passed away, but her warmth and perspective remain part of the archive’s living memory. She was one of the common threads across many a Showco tour, preserving the people and moments that still connect this community.
Have a memory, photograph, identification, or correction to share—including confirmation of the crew photographer? Use Add to the Story at the bottom of the page to contribute to the archive.
Phil Collins — Dance Into the Light, 1997
Recovered from an original 1997 interactive multimedia presentation, these audio and video clips preserve a fascinating snapshot of Phil Collins during the Dance Into the Light era.
The surviving material includes an interview with Phil, a closer look at the touring stage and production design, live performance footage, and a series of short audio segments originally built into the presentation.
For Showco Archives, the production footage is especially valuable. Wide shots of the stage, lighting rig, instruments, and performance environment help document the scale and visual design of the tour during a period when Vari-Lite technology and alumni continued to play an important role in Phil Collins productions.
This material has been recovered from its original 1990s Macromedia Director format and preserved in modern audio and video formats so it can once again be viewed and heard.
Showco and Vari-Lite alumnus Joey Chardukian worked with Phil Collins across multiple tours and eras, and his own collection preserves additional behind-the-scenes photography, crew material, and promotional media connected to those productions.
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