Steven Wilson tours with Bandit Lites

USA - British musician and singer-songwriter Steven Wilson is about to wrap the 2018 leg of his To the Bone Tour (see LSi May 2018), named for his fifth studio album. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the production, helping to provide a layer to the visuals of the show while keeping the emphasis on Wilson’s music.
Lighting designer Tellson James credited the visual experience to the video footage produced by Steven Wilson, Lasse Hoile and Jess Cope, lighting the scene around the video and song accordingly, all the while paying special attention to the mood each song suggestions.
He utilises Claypaky Sharpy washes on the front truss, illuminating the band and Wilson, while the back truss is comprised of Martin MAC Vipers and Claypaky B-EYE K20s for backlight special and general lighting.
Bandit also supplied additional Vipers for cross light on the band, GLP JDC1 Strobes for effects and more B-EYE K20s upstage giving rear ground lighting behind the band. “The GLP strobes are great to use for their intensity,” says James, “and the B-EYES are great to use as they are so bright, have gorgeous colours and beam effects.”
“We began this tour in April and it’s been an honour to work with this organisation,” said Bandit Lites vice president Mike Golden.
(Jim Evans)

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