USA - Morgan Wallen's touring production for the One Night At A Time World 2024 Tour uses advanced lighting fixtures, coupled with a strategic layout, creating a captivating experience for audiences across the venue.
The substage measures an impressive 152ft in width and 72ft in depth, housing four key performance areas. Two of these areas, each approximately 48 by 48ft and elevated 12ft off the ground, allow for intimate moments that bring Morgan Wallen closer to the audience, including those seated to the sides.
Additionally, a 108ft-long thrust stage extends into the pit, ensuring Morgan’s presence is felt up close and personal by those in the front rows. Completing the setup is a ‘C’ stage, designed for acoustic sessions and positioned at the far opposite end of the audience, giving those fans the opportunity to get close as well. A dedicated band riser set further enhances the performance dynamic.
Dominating the visual landscape is a wrap-around video wall measuring 235ft wide and 34ft tall.
Central to the lighting design are 84 STRIKE Bolt 1C fixtures from Chauvet Professional. These fixtures replace the conventional blinders and act as crowd lights. They were chosen for their lightweight stature, bright punch, and weather/water-resistant rating. Positioned atop the video wall, high up in the air, they create a glowing effect for the audience. Additional fixtures are placed on delay towers, further enhancing the visual impact. The placement of these fixtures on top of the video wall frame required custom mounts, crafted by TAIT, to ensure stability, optimal performance, and even spacing across the 235ft.
This production is a collaborative effort, with each team member playing a vital role in bringing the vision to life. Tyler Santangelo serves as the lighting programmer, while Zac Coren operates every show as the lighting director. Matt Geasey and Bryan Siegel assist in technical direction, ensuring the production remains streamlined. Lighting crew chief Conrad Dew and the entire lighting team make it happen every show. Christie Lites sourced the Chauvet lighting fixtures that play a crucial role in the production.
