Ku?ini?, based in Zagreb, Croatia started working with the popular singer, musician and composer this year. Ku?ini? is a well-known LD in Croatia and was offered the gig following his high profile work with Croatian rockers Prljavo Kazaliste plus a plethora of musicals, concerts and events.
Gibonni is in the middle of a tour at the moment but this was a special show and saw a much anticipated and awaited performance in Serbia.
The starting point for the Belgrade show's lighting design was to create a rig that looked as awesome as possible with as expedient amount of fixtures as possible ... that left maximum room for Scenographer Nevad Stojakovic's spectacular stage set which resembled a house interior. There was a massive emphasis on visual impact for this show because of its significance and location.
The Robe fixtures, together with the rest of the lighting, sound and rigging equipment were delivered by Novi Sad based Studio Berar.
The Pointes and the LEDBeam 100s were positioned all around the stage on the floor and used for a fantastic selection of powerful aerial effects, reinforcing the energy and passion of the show - Gibonni's distinctive blend of sound combines rock, pop and Dalmatian folk music.
Ku?ini? has been using Robe products for around eight years and comments, "I have had a lot of experience using Robe in all sorts of context and situations ... and this project has just strengthened my love for everything that comes out of the factory in the Czech Republic."
The pointes were used as primary beam fixtures and also as spots because of their wide zoom capabilities. Additionally he produced web like scenes with them, taking advantage of the optical system enabling super-tight, highly powerful laser-like beams.
The LEDBeam 100s were fitted with frost filters and also utilized as up-lighters to create more dramatic effects when lighting performers from floor level.
The LEDBeam 100s were programmed using dynamic Macros to provide further eye-candy for the audience and for some seriously authentic strobe looks.
One of the biggest challenges of the whole event was using small and relatively unobtrusive but aesthetically pleasing fixtures on a big stage and in that context the Pointe and the LEDBeam 100 were "Ideal choices".
He programmed and operated the show using an M1 console with an M2 for backup.
(Jim Evans)
