GLASTONBURY, U.K. – Twenty i-Pix BB 2×2 LED fixtures made their live event debut on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury 2010. Andy "Fraggle" Porter rigged three on the overhead trusses and used others for "camera candy" and general stage washing. The crew used the i-Pix units for both daytime and night performances. The energy-efficient units draw half an amp on full intensity. Neg Earth provided stage lighting gear for the Pyramid and Other stages, which featured Muse, Gorillaz and Stevie Wonder during the event's three days.
The BB 2×2 is brand new from i-Pix is a square four cell self contained fixture made up from two BB2 units with removable fronts for the option of mixing up the optical systems. The choice of quick-change optics includes the same 10 degree optic used with the BB 7 and the 20 degree optic as used in the BB4, plus two additional beam angles of 35 and 45 degrees.
Other i-Pix products were used on different stages at the event.
Over in the Dance Village, Colour Sound Experiment supplied i-Pix BB4s and BB7s in the Dance East tent for audience and stage blinding effects. CSE also supplied BB16s to the Glade Stage.
The Editors lighting designer Cate Carter used 10 BB4s as part of their floor specials package for their performance on the Other Stage. Rental company Siyan provided that equipment.
LD Jonny Gaskell used 12 BB7s for the band's Saturday night performance on the Other Stage, this time supplied by Neg Earth. There were also 12 BB4s on the John Peel Stage supplied by rental company DPL.
Designer Nick Jevons and Electric Fly Productions used BB4s to help light the Queens Head Tent. James Loudon, LD for the Circus Tent, made use of the petal-shaped BB7s.
"It was great to have a wide selection of fixtures at Glastonbury again, and we've had loads of positive feedback," said i-Pix Chris Ewington. "The diverse ways in which BBs continue to be used really emphasises their flexibility and the creativity of the different individuals involved."
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