A $140 million redevelopment program by the state of Victoria’s government has transformed the Geelong Arts Centre into Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts center boasting two new theaters alongside new bars and event spaces. The upgrade includes the installation of 28 Claypaky Sinfonya Profile 600s, unique, low-noise LED-based fixtures conceived and developed exclusively for the theater...
When mysterious electronic music producer and artist Deathpact played Brooklyn Steel post-Labor Day, Lighting Designer Christian Jackson chose 24 Claypaky Volero Waves and eight Mythos 2 fixtures for a show tailored to the venue. Deathpact uses a design template for their headlining tour shows, which is customized for different stage configurations at various venues across the US and modified for...
Iconic British entertainer Fatboy Slim appeared in the world’s biggest holographic performance at London’s Alexandra Palace where 12 Claypaky Skylos searchlights scanned the sky and drawing lots of attention. As part of EE’s rebranding, Fatboy Slim’s performance in October was projected outside Alexandra Palace onto a 50-meter high holographic screen – as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa – as...
Pendleton, Indiana’s Dodd Technologies, Inc. ( doddtechnologies.com), specializing in large special event and broadcast production and equipment rentals, has invested in 16 Claypaky Skylos versatile, laser-source searchlights. The new fixtures enhance an inventory that includes Claypaky Stormy color changing strobe lights. “We had several upcoming shows that needed outdoor fixtures capable of...
Ireland-based Lighting and Production Designer Steven Douglas selected Claypaky Volero Wave fixtures and the Panify solution for Hozier’s “Unreal Unearth” tour, whose North American leg wrapped in November. The bluesy rocker’s 27-date schedule kicked off in September in support of his new EP “ Eat Your Young” and upcoming album “Unreal Unearth.” The tour moves to Europe and the UK for the rest of...
Puy du Fou, the theme park located in the Vendée a region in western France, presented its new original creation in early April, when it reopened. The new show, entitled “Le Mime et l’Etoile” (The Mime and the Star) plunges the audience into the heart of the belle époque and silent cinema, with sets, costumes and props in shades of grey to give the illusion of black and white. This was a major...
One of the biggest heavy metal music festivals in the world, Hellfest recently wrapped its 16th edition in Clisson, France where KISS launched the festival with Claypaky Xtylos and an array of Claypaky fixtures played key roles for other bands. The four-day festival featured 180 bands performing on six stages in the concert area plus additional outdoor stages. KISS, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, and...
The synergy between two leading lighting brands took center stage when Claypaky and ARRI teamed to light music videos from the Bollywood film, “ Dream Girl 2.” “Dream Girl 2” is a new Hindi-language comedy-drama about a man who creates chaos and confusion when he disguises himself as a woman. Director of Photography C.K Muraleedharan was challenged to create music videos for two item songs, upbeat...
More than seventy Claypaky lights were used to illuminate the inaugural Eurovolley match at the Verona Arena. The project was conceived by MeQuadro Show Service’s lighting designer Andrea Coppini and the company owner Emanuele Mazzi, with support from Claypaky product specialist Alessandro Melegaro. The event marked the return of top sporting events to the temple of Italian opera, which was...
A wide range of Claypaky lighting fixtures dominated the rig at the recent Imagine Dragons concert at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia (CIS). Sixty-two Claypaky Arolla HP, 32 Sharpy Plus, 12 Mini B Aqua and six Sharpy Plus Aqua were provided by Black Sea Arena for the event, the largest and most high-profile concert ever hosted by Georgia. Grammy Award-winning Imagine Dragons is...