The event is staged amidst the stunning environs of the Ferropolis peninsula, Gräfenhainichen, an open air museum featuring a selection of giant 20th century industrial machines, like coal mining diggers, that provide a unique skyline.
Lighting equipment for the Main and Gemini stages was supplied by Berlin based TSE AG.
Their brief for the production lighting design was to create rigs that were very flexible and could cater for the vast array of bands and DJs performing over the three days, many of which brought their own lighting designers and specials packages and also hooked in to the 'house' rigs.
TSE AG decided to spec Robe as it is one of the premium brands in their rental inventory, and because they knew Robe moving lights would give everyone involved plenty of creative options.
On the Main Stage 24 Robe ColorSpot 2500E ATs and 16 ColorBeam 700E ATs were deployed and used to help create some great moments for headline bands like Gossip and Justice.
The Gemini Stage was a tented arena for which TSE AG provided five ColorSpot 700E ATs, 19 x ColorWash 700E ATs and 36 Robin 600 LEDWashes. The LEDWashes were used for general stage coverage and also for engulfing the audience and bringing them into all the action.
Highlights included the UK's Bloc Party, playing live again for the first time since 2009 and debuting material from their new album. Others making an impression included Two Door Cinema Club, M83, Richie Hawtin, Plan B, Laurent Garnier and numerous others.
(Jim Evans)
