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LONDON — Short on narrative twists, but long on spectacle, the closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympics, themed “A Symphony of British Music,” chronicled the contributions made by British artists since the 1960s. Along with the parade of British performers, the lighting, video and pyro design all worked with the stage design as a unified whole — with the converging stripes of the Union Jack symbolizing the Olympian ideal of unity amid diversity.

TOLLARD ROYAL, SOUTH WILTSHIRE, UK –  Entec Sound & Light supplied a substantial stage, architectural and garden lighting package to the 2012 Larmer Tree Festival, staged in the picturesque environs of Larmer Tree Gardens. The weather – characteristic of the UK’s wettest summer on record – made the general conditions and negotiating the site extremely tough, but all the gear and spirits held up.

HANNOVER, Germany – Boiling water was turned into ice, railroad tracks were bent with bare hands and even talking camels were part of this magic evening for illusionists the Ehrlich Brothers.  coolux Pandoras Box products played a vital role during the execution of many of their magic tricks. The Widget Designer software in particular made it possible to set up and control a great number of effects via a touch screen interface.

LONDON – Czech technical solutions Provider AV Media provided Robe moving lights and Anolis LED fixtures for the Czech House Pavilion at the Summer Olympics. With no air conditioning and summer temps in full bloom, low-emitting heat sources were needed for the venue, and the fixtures selected fit the bill, with the entire rig using only around 180 kW of power.

AGEN, France – The French city of Agen has illuminated the facades along Boulevard de la Republique and Place Wilson with Martin Professional products, specifically 350 Martin Tripix 300 linear LED luminaires and 6 Exterior 410 color changers. LD Lionel of Bessiere Quartiers Lumieres worked on the project with installers Electromontage and Inéo.