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G4 Out on a High with Bandit
Bandit Lites UK is again collaborating with Lighting Designer, Tellson James and Production North, for G4's current sold out Farewell UK tour, production managed by Sarah Hollis.
Bandit chief executive, Lester Cobrin says: "Although it is the band's final tour, high production values were top of the agenda as they want it to be a memorable last tour – which is really credible."
James was offered the gig after his recent design work on the Shane Ward and Andy Abraham tours for Production North, both of which were also serviced by Bandit as the lighting contractor.
Left to his own creative devices when formulating the design for G4, James was driven by the great variety of the performance, which encompasses a myriad of musical styles – from rock 'n' roll to classical to cabaret to West End blockbusters-all delivered with G4’s unique style and fortitude.
From the outset, James knew there was only going to be himself and Bandit technician, Rick "Avo" Butler on the tour, so making the rig a practical 2-person build was a priority.
The clean looking, gently tiered set designed by Production North was also taken into account in James' design, which is based around a 40ft wide x 30ft deep box truss onstage, with a front truss.
On the front are four ETC Source Fours and four 4-lite blinders, along with a motorised roll down projection screen on its very front rail, used for G4’s video intro and during the support act sets.
On the upstage e-section of the box are four Martin Professional Martin MAC 2kW spot moving lights, 5 MAC 2kW washes and four bars of ACLs.
At the back are four cylindrical columns of white gauze – part of the set – introducing a stylish contemporary Corinthian twist, and a structural 3D element. Each is lit internally from above and below with a MAC 600.
An LED starcloth at the back includes white gauze in front of it. There is another projection screen hanging off the back truss – these were introduced into the set by show producer Christian Storm.
On the floor, James has six MAC 2kW spots, four located on the set and two on the deck, plus four 2kW washes and four PARs. Five 6-cell ground rows at the back are utilised to up-light the white cyc (in front of the starcloth) and Pulsar ChromaBanks are used to illuminate the set fascias. Finally, completing the floor detail are three short-nosed floor PARs, used to up-light the three backing musicians.
James is running the show using a WholeHog II console, which is also triggering a Catalyst media server (supplied by XL Video) and projections onto the screens. Video playback content for the show was custom produced by Helene Spencer.
The show is an eclectic mix of classic theatricality and rock out moments, fused with dashes of slick cabaret and grand scale musical extravaganza. James keeps the looks and color mixes simple and uncomplicated, maximizing impact and seamlessly integrating the lifts, drops and broad dynamics of the set.
Bandit is also supplying four Lycian 1.2kW followspots, Avolites dimming and all necessary rigging and motors to the tour. "Once again, Bandit has been really excellent," states James. "Working with Lester is always a pleasure, and the service is everything you would expect of a top-notch hire company, and more.”
11th June 2007
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