UK - Since originally opening in 1996, Lush has been a hot destination for the dance community right across Northern Ireland. Now clubbers have an additional incentive to flock to the northern holiday destination of Portrush in County Antrim, following the latest £1.5m technological upgrade of the 2,000-capacity venue.

Lush is within the Kelly's entertainment complex (which includes a hotel, restaurants, bars and holiday chalets). Managing director Peter Wilson asked his technology specialists Light & Sound FX (LSFX) to create a wow factor by delivering advanced LED media displays that would allow the venue's posse of resident VJs to show off their creativity.

Proprietor Darren Gardiner opted for a complete PR Lighting solution. He specified the high-resolution Marveon LED screen P12 Indoor, with 12mm pixel pitch, as the main display above the stage, with a 37.5mm V-LED Spell running messages and graphic FX at high level around the dancefloor.

Meanwhile, in the foyer a further V-LED Spell curtain - each panel tension-hung on a steel wire - is fed from its own dedicated content player to advertise upcoming attractions. All displays were provided by MilTec (UK), PR Lighting's UK and Ireland distributors.

Finally, 24 x PR Lighting Pilot 250 moving heads provide the main beam effects on the suspended Litec truss - which has now been raised substantially higher over the dancefloor in the re-roofed venue to enhance the dramatic effect.

Peter Wilson says the venue is already attracting top DJs - James Zabiela on the opening night followed by Pete Tong and John Digweed, as well as live bands like the Undertones.

(Jim Evans)


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