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OBM/DMXwinkel Reflects Magic of Openluchttheater Ede in Light with CHAUVET Professional

Robbert Mak has been involved in lighting Openluchttheater Ede, located in Ede, Netherlands, for over a decade, and he can’t recall a single instance when a first-time visitor hasn’t been awed into silence by this beautiful and historic open-air theatre. “People who have not been here before look around in amazed silence as soon as they enter,” said Mak, project manager and designer for OBM/DMXwinkel. “Looking from the outside, they don’t expect to find such a beautiful amphitheater when they enter.”Read More »OBM/DMXwinkel Reflects Magic of Openluchttheater Ede in Light with CHAUVET Professional

Robe Fixtures Plays Key Roles in ‘James the Musical’

James the Musical is a new Belgian live broadcast concept – and runaway success – staged at the beautiful NT Theatre in Ghent and produced by Dedsit. The show was originated by James Cooke – also the host – and each episode pays tribute to a Flemish celebrity via the construction of five elaborate ‘musical scenes’ depicting key moments in their lives, uniting all the drama and emotion of live television with the spectacle of musical performance. To quote Cooke himself, “Everybody deserves a musical” and with this format he wants to promote the drama and enjoyment of musicals generally to a wider audience.Read More »Robe Fixtures Plays Key Roles in ‘James the Musical’

GLP Fills the Space for German Hip-Hop Sensations 01099

01099 are currently one of the most successful up-and-coming rap/hip-hop acts from Germany. The quartet, who actually appear mostly in a trio formation, are perfectly geared towards today’s younger generation, hitting a nerve with their sensitive lyrics. In 2021, the successful EP Dachfenster was released, and the following year the four musicians from Dresden (01099 is the postal code of Dresden Neustadt) produced the LP, Altbau. Recently, their almost completely sold-out tour, Schnelle Brille, came to an end. Designer Felix Seidel developed a simple but very adaptable light and stage design for the 01099 tour, using the countless creative possibilities of the GLP JDC1 and impression X4 Bar 20.Read More »GLP Fills the Space for German Hip-Hop Sensations 01099

PROLIGHTS Fixtures Shine Bright at Salz21: The Home of Innovation

Salz21, the premier trade fair for startups and new technologies, was illuminated by the dynamic lighting setup designed by Revolution Rental, featuring an innovative LED array of PROLIGHTS fixtures. This vibrant collaboration not only heightened the ambiance but also amplified the visual appeal of this influential gathering.
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Ayrton Launches WildSun K9 Wash

Ayrton announces the launch of its new WildSun K9 Wash, the latest fixture in its Multi-source 9 Series. WildSun K9 Wash is particularly suitable for television, sporting events, fashion shows, car shows, or any events requiring powerful, high-quality light and perfectly rendered color. Here’s a video preview from Ayrton on the new WildSun K9 Wash luminaire:

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Robe Helps Spectacular Opening Ceremony for EYOF Maribor

The Opening Ceremony at European Youth Olympic Festival Maribor 2023 in Ljubski vrt, Maribor, Slovenia. Photo by Nik Moder / Sportida

The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) – the largest multi-sport event for young athletes aged 14 to 18 – came to Maribor, beautiful Slovenia’s second city this year. Lighting Designer Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout was asked to be part of a team creating a spectacular opening ceremony in Ljudski Vrt football stadium by Show Director Nejc Levstik, a project on which he worked closely with Set Designer Greta Godnič and nearly 200 Robe moving lights.Read More »Robe Helps Spectacular Opening Ceremony for EYOF Maribor

University of Tennessee Volunteers Deliver ‘Nightmare at Neyland’ with Bandit Lites

When the University of Tennessee Volunteers took to the field at Neyland Stadium against South Carolina, Tennessee went “Dark Mode” for the night game matchup, wearing all black uniforms on the field before they brought home another victory. Bandit Lites once again upped the ante for the Nightmare at Neyland fan experience, complete with the pregame light show set to music designed by Bandit Lites own Alex Becker.Read More »University of Tennessee Volunteers Deliver ‘Nightmare at Neyland’ with Bandit Lites

Three Shows Spotlight 10 Years since Chance the Rapper’s ‘Acid Rap’

Designer Michael Apostolos, Principal of Chicago-based Fourline Creative, served as Production and Lighting Designer for Chance The Rapper’s series of one-off shows celebrating the 10th anniversary of his 2013 breakthrough mixtape “Acid Rap.” These included a homecoming show at the United Center in Chicago, followed by nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. Apostolos described the essence of his design, which includes providing the artist with “a single spotlight that just allows him to be there, raw in his emotions, close to the audience so they can feel like they’re a part of that moment.”

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