The lighting concept for the Casino -previously a large concert hall - was completed by Sofitlight, who also supplied all the stage and effects lighting kit, architectural lighting, sound design and audio equipment.
On the main gaming floor stage, the biggest lighting challenge was to devise a special hanging system for the fixtures that didn't interrupt the sight lines of the spectacular roof - which is painted like a sky. The rigging was engineered by Sofitlight director Arkady Shahidzanov.
The 22 Robe fixtures in this massive room are 16 Robe ColorMix 250 ATs and six Scan 575 XTs. They are controlled by a Compulite Rave console, along with some generic lighting and are utilised every time there is a floor show, a presentation or anything happening on the stage.
The café Bonjour private dining room is popular for functions and events of all types. Its central feature is a small stage with a low ceiling for cabaret and other live performances, which is used constantly. The stage was the starting point, and the rest of the space was largely developed around this.
The lights in this room are 10 Robe Scan 575 XTs, eight Spot 575 and eight Wash 575 XTs, 12 ColorMix 250 ATs and 6 DJ Scan 575 XTs, all arranged on bars above the stage and in the room, and run from a Compulite Sparktop controller. The stage is draped in light materials which are ideal for taking and reflecting light.
Lighting throughout the venue is looked after by head of lighting, Marat Mullin, who also works as a freelance lighting operator and programmer.
(Jim Evans)
