Event Lighting Services are a supplier of lighting, audio and special effects equipment based in the Isle of Man. ELS were commissioned in late April to provide the audio and lighting for a private wedding party that was held in a marquee at the medieval site. The client requested the ancient ruins be illuminated, creating a stunning back-drop for their evening event.
Rushen Abbey dates back to 1134 and sits by the Silverdale Burn in what is now Ballasalla. Acquired by the Manx Government in 1998, it is the most substantial and important medieval religious site in the Isle of Man.
ELS faced a host of challenges whilst specifying equipment for this unusual venue, as an historic site open to the public, careful consideration had to be given to both health and safety and historic preservation. ELS had to adhere to strict restrictions on running cable, using generators and the position of equipment. Twelve GDS LiteWare UL fittings were chosen for the job of illuminating the historic relic.
GDS LiteWare UL is a battery powered RGB uplighter with wireless DMX control, it is a stand-alone controllable light-source with up to 25 hours run time (16 hours run time for HO version), the cable-less fitting is available in UL 40W or HO 80W versions and is a flexible lighting solution for any event.
Justin McMullin, managing director ELS comments, "We recently purchased 12 LiteWare units for our hire stock, since then the fittings have proved to be invaluable, they have solved many problems with difficult and challenging applications. LiteWare fittings are flexible, versatile and easy to use. We programme them off site before the event, saving us valuable time and man hours. LiteWare was the ideal choice for the Rushen Abbey event and helped us overcome the constraints of working in an historic venue."
(Jim Evans)
