PORT TALBOT, U.K. – Adlib supplied lighting, sound and crew for the recent U.K. tour by Welsh rockers Lostprophets. The lighting design was a collaboration between Adlib's Ian Tomlinson and freelance LD Rob Lister (also the tour's production manager), with input from Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins. Watkins specifically wanted a moody, edgy feel – a "pseudo Bladerunner feel," and a departure from their previous "rock"-style light shows, so there is no front truss, and much of the set is darkly lit.
The only front lighting directly on the six band members is supplied by three pairs of individual PAR36 DWEs, which are mounted on custom mic stands, about 30 cm off the floor. These were picked for their low intensity and because they emit an understated glow that creates shadows and movement across the backdrop.
All 24 of the moving lights in the rig are Martin Professional MAC 301 LED moving wash lights, chosen for their shallow profile, light weight (less than 20 lbs) compact size. There are 10 MAC 301s on the back truss, six on two downstage booms (three per side) for low-level cross stage lighting and blasting the audience, four along the downstage edge of the wedge line and four on the set risers.
Part of a recently-purchased batch of gear, Lister credited the MAC 301s for their bright output and "tasty" 13 – 36 degree zoom. Their light weight also means less burden for the back truss, built from Thomas Stacker components. Even with 3 linear 4-lite Moles, motors and rigging, the total weight is only about 550 pounds.
The crew also used Light Tape to produce two glowing phosphorescent strips of blue and red along the bottom rail of the back truss and another one along the front of the risers.
Adlib's Tomlinson chose the console, a WholeHog 3, which Lister used to run the lighting. It was the first time Lister had used one on tour, and he credited the gear, crew and band for adding up to be a positive experience.
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