The stage of the 2016 edition has been described as "rock 'n roll meets Eurovision". Through its highly-defined scenography with straight lines, strong perspectives and a background in different geometrical patterns, the set-up enabled dramatic effects and optical illusions, and gave each performance a different look.
Barco provided a total of 13 HDQ-2K40 projectors - complete with XLD 2.8-5.5 lenses - through its rental partner Mediatec. Ten of the HDQ-2K40 projectors - four flown on an FOH truss and six standing behind the stage - were combined with the MMS-200 moving mirror systems that allow the positioning of images in multiple locations.
Two additional HDQ-2K40 projectors were used for video mapping and one extra used to visualize special effects. In addition, Mediatec set up two Barco FLM-HD18 and four Barco HDX-W20 projectors as audience monitors. Next to the projectors, 108 Uno fixtures developed by Barco subsidiary High End Systems (HES) helped create tight aerial beam effects. During the live shows, all of the video projection was tightly monitored by Barco's E2 screen management system. Mediatec took care of integrating all of the Barco equipment.
"After so many years now, the collaboration with Barco seems as much a tradition as the Eurovision Song Contest itself," says Niclas Ljung, manager technology at Mediatec. "We're confident that, this year again, our partnership will result in a spectacular and memorable event."
Gerben van den Berg, VP sales EMEA entertainment & corporate at Barco concurs, "Needless to say, we're delighted to be the technical event supplier for Eurovision once again. Every year the show designers do their utmost to raise the bar and create a show that amazes, moves and inspires. We're really proud to help them bring their impressive designs to life."
There will be a full produciton report on the Eurovision Song contest 2016 in the June issue of LSi - coming soon!
(Jim Evans)
