Lighting designer Willie Williams needed durable, reliable equipment to make the trip - and that meant choosing Wybron. Bandit Lites provided eight of Wybron's new CXI MultiPAR colour mixers, mounted on ETC MultiPARs. The fixtures and changers are being used to light a large scannerchrome painted backdrop on the Tour. The silver scrim is the perfect platform for reflecting the vibrant color produced by the MultiPAR combination. Reporting from the tour, Williams commented: "The units work well and so far seem to be holding up on the road."
Powerful music and creative lighting effects left the crowds asking for more, but the band wrapped up the European portion of their 2003 World Tour with 'Shades of Warsaw', 'Life and How to live it' and 'Permanent Vacation.' Now, they're back in the States touring, still using the Wybron CXI MultiPARS. On the road and back again, Wybron products are recognized for their durable metal housing and reliable performance making them an ideal choice for tours. R.E.M. wrap up their 2003 World Tour with a final performance at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Lee Baldock)
