![]() ![]() The goal was to create the classic god-like look in a unique way. We used two unique lights-the first being the SGM G-7 BeaSt, which I positioned in an orientation of three lights per pod. We also had automated trusses inside this diamond that could change the shape of the whole stage by flying in and out.īesides the truss arrangement I wanted to incorporate some new fixtures. I wanted to place a large flown diamond as a main lighting feature to have something recognizable that could provide architecture that was similar to what the floor LED setup was but was also its own unique piece. The prospect of having LED literally everywhere on was definitely a driving factor in the design, for both the lighting placement and lights themselves. How did those factors influence your lighting specifications and your lighting placement? There’s a lot of movement from the artist and automation, and ambient light from the massive video screen. The design uses lighting in an architectural way. ![]() LED is everywhere! Every bit of the stage is an LED screen including the automated ramp, band pods and walkway. To support the content, I wanted to have a large array of lighting behind the screen on automation that could move into different positions throughout the show. We used the ROE Visual Vanish 8 LED panels. Knowing that video content was going to play such a large role in the show, we went with a transparent LED Wall as one of the main features of the production design. The design had to be flexible to work with all those different styles pretty one moment and subtle as a sledgehammer the next. I knew coming into the show that we would have the opportunity to create unique lighting for heavy rock, dance, even Bossa Nova moments. The tour was of course timed with the release of her new album Happier Than Ever, which is an album that travels through many different musical styles. It was a really great taste of things to come going into this year and the headline tour. I started working with Billie in 2021 when myself and Human Person collaborated with Moment Factory on production design and content for that festival show. Talk about your introduction to the Billie Eilish camp and the starting point for this tour. The lighting pods were designed to “create the classic god-like look in a unique way,” says LD Ben Dalgleish. The production comes to life each night through lighting vendor Upstaging, video vendors PRG and Vis-A-Vis Video, TAIT staging, SPGS automation, and special effects by StrictlyFX. PLSN spoke with Lighting Designer Ben Dalgleish of Human Person and Lighting Director Tony Caporale about the collaborative process with Moment Factory on the entire creative design, direction, content creation and operation. It’s a balancing act to blend the technology that blankets this immersive experience. Everything is covered with LED screens-even the risers that elevate her brother, Finneas, on keyboards/guitar and drummer Andrew Marshall to various heights during the show. Billie Eilish has kicked off a new show on her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 2022. ![]() Then the moment the crowd waited for: in a flash, the artist makes a surprise entrance as she hurtles into view from behind the stage, launched into the air and landing feet-first onto the arena stage. All photos: Alive CoverageĪnticipation heightens, the drums are pounding a beat, and the lighting follows the percussion. The artist makes her surprise entrance onto a clean, uncluttered stage, which will soon be immersed with lighting and video. ![]()
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