The technical team at the Luisenburg Festival once again used weatherproof spotlights from FUSION by GLP this year.
24 FUSION X-PAR 12Z, 24 FUSION Stick FS20, 12 FUSION SuperNova SN70 and four GLP impression X5 washlights formed part of the lighting design for the 2023 season, with the Sticks FS20 having been specified for the third year in a row.
The lighting of the rock stage is redefined year after year based on the performance plan as Michael Lindner, assistant to the festival’s technical director (Fabian Schröter), explained: “As an open-air stage, we use around 80% weatherproof material that stands unprotected in nature for a good six months per season. The lights used under the tent roof have different requirements … this is more about low-noise operation.”
This year, the 24 FUSION X-PAR 12Z served both as alley lights and as ambient lighting: “Originally we just wanted to use it as ambient lighting to generate more illumination. After the first set of tests, the team quickly realised that they would also do a great job as an alley light. The zoom was particularly helpful here,” added Lindner. “Although the devices are very impressive in terms of zoom and light output, the design is unfortunately a bit too large for our purposes. We are therefore eagerly awaiting the more compact FUSION X-PAR 8Z.”
The FUSION Stick FS20 served as foot ramps on the front stage, various platforms and secondary performance areas. “This year we worked with our own Sticks FS20 for the first time. We invested in 24 pieces and are completely satisfied with them,” noted Lindner. “They are excellent waterproof foot ramps. We use all 24 Sticks in pixel mode.”
Twelve SuperNova SN70s from the FUSION by GLP portfolio were also used to illuminate the stage surroundings. Furthermore, four impression X5 wash lights were used for the first time at the Luisenburg Festival.
The festival’s lighting concept is always a cooperative between three people: the artistic director Birgit Simmler, the lighting operator/designer Markus Seemeier and Lindner manages the lamp types and the positional setup.
“The collaboration with GLP is excellent and always competent,” stated Lindner. “We are well looked after by both Oliver Schwendke and Antje Bischoff.”
The Luisenburg Festival events are produced by Colito Productions, for whom Andreas Schöpf is in charge.
