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Barco Takes Centre Stage at Eurovision Song Contest
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Kiev on Saturday, 21st May, showcased some of Barco’s latest LED and projection technologies. From the brand-new OLite 510 display to the XLM H25 and R12+ projectors, the spectacular stage design of the show attested to Barco’s technology leadership in the international events industry.
The stage featured 86 tiles of Barco’s brand new OLite 510 LED display technology, 280 ILite 8 LED modules, two Barco XLM H25 projectors, three Barco R18 projectors, as well as two R12+ and three R10 projectors. Barco rental partner, Massteknik, delivered all visualization equipment used on the show.
A star of this year’s show was Barco’s OLite 510: the brand new indoor/outdoor SMD LED display technology, which combines the benefits of indoor and outdoor LED requirements in one reliable, robust LED tile built specifically for the Rental & Staging industry. With its 5000 Nit light output, 15 bit processing, IP65 rating and full TUV approval, the OLite 510 brings an ultra bright indoor /outdoor LED display with all the benefits of SMD LED technology, such as wide viewing angles and short viewing distances. At the Eurovision Song Contest, Barco’s OLite 510, which can be used as functional screen or ‘deconstructed’ to smaller modules suitable to creative applications, is creatively integrated into the design of the stage floor and backdrop.
Eurovision project manager, Ola Melzig of Spectra Stage & Events Technologies comments: “Eurovision Song Contest is a complex project which requires the dedication and commitment of many parties to make it happen. Working with industry professionals like Barco and Massteknik makes the process a lot easier. We are very happy with the end result. This was the most spectacular and technical advanced Eurovision Song Contest ever!”
Massteknik CEO Kenneth Paterson adds: “Massteknik was proud to be the chosen visualization equipment supplier to Eurovision Song Contest. This is a major project that required a huge amount of equipment. Our substantial rental fleet enabled us to deliver what the client required.”
“This was a perfect occasion for the brand new OLite to make its public debut! As recognized technology pioneer in the events industry, Barco’s commitment to the evolution of the industry goes much further than simply delivering technology. We continue to work closely with our partners and creative, and our aim remains to drive the industry forward and enable creatives to realize their striking designs,” said Barco’s Steve Scorse, VP sales and customer service, Barco Media & Entertainment.
24th May 2005
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