The AB features a 2000 capacity Main Room with full over-stage grid system and a 16m wide stage, plus a smaller club performance space. It is one of the most prominent live music and performance venues in Europe, featuring many high profile artists, staging over 300 live events a year and featuring around 500 bands which are enjoyed by over 300,000 people.
Around 90% of the artists visiting the AB use the in-house lighting system, and approximately 75% of these will bring their own LDs, so it is vital that they stay at the forefront of a constantly evolving world, and are able to offer all the latest technologies.
The decision to invest in Robe moving lights was a collective one made by all four members of the AB's in house lighting technical team led by Kris Noerens.
They reported their recommendations to the AB's technical director Marc Vrebos, who co-ordinated the deal.
They considered all the options very carefully and engaged in several shoot-out comparisons before making their choice. They sought an ultimately flexible solution which would give LD's the scope to light a huge range of different musical and performance genres - from rock to rap, reggae to jazz.
They all liked the speed and smooth colour mixing capabilities of the MMX Spots which also had to colour-match to their existing 575 series wash moving lights.
The new MMXs can be controlled either by a grandMA2 light with a wing or an Avolites Pearl as part of the house package.
(Jim Evans)
