Spain - Góngora Gran Café in Cordoba opened its doors in December 2006, Situated in the historical heart of the city, the Café's new owners have overseen a meticulous conversion of the premises from bingo hall to café-bar during the day, live music venue in the evening and discotheque at night, and have adapted to suit the needs of a diverse and increasingly demanding public.

Lighting was the responsibility of company In-Out Soluciones Audiovisuales. The long-term friendship between the manager of the bar, Abelardo Cárdenas, and the director of In-Out, Antonio Solvas, as well as the motivation to create something spectacular yet elegant, led to the installation of a complete Martin package: 8 MAC 250 Entours, 6 MAC 250 Kryptons, 4 MAC 250 Washes, 2 MX-10 Extreme scanners, 10 Mania SCX 600 effect lights, 30 Cyclo 03 DMX fluorescent linear luminaires with a pair of Jem ZR-12 foggers located in the air-conditioning units.

Lighting control is from a Martin LightJockey with a Martin Fingers hardware interface for hands on access. Lighting design is by Antonio Solvas with the Martin lighting supplied via Ecler, Martin's representative in Spain.

(Jim Evans)


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