"The Alphas were just amazing," commented Renaldo van den Berg from MGG. Renaldo and Kevin Rieck were part of the MGG team who helped set up for the show. Renaldo also assisted with the programming of a DVD shoot.
Three new Prolyte Circle trusses were purchased for the show and MGG's faithful Robe fixtures, 24 Robe 700 ColorSpots, 16 Robe 700 ColorWashes and 26 Robe 600 LED Washes, 19 Robe LEDForce 18 and five MMX Spots formed part of the equipment list, along with 12 MAC 700 Spots, one 8 Way Molfey, six Philips Selecon PL TR2 RGB Striplights, two Reel FX DF 50 and four UV Boosters. The show and the DVD shoot was programmed on a grandMA2 and a grandMA 1 ultra-light.
"What I found interesting was that they used the entire stage floor right to the back (upstage) which resulted in a very large performing area without using a set," said Renaldo. "Obviously they needed the space for the motorcycle act and some of the aerial acts."
The three circles were hung in a semi vertical position right at the back of this area with Robe 600 LED Wash lights rigged on them. With the large open space, the structures worked out brilliantly for a background and eye-catching effect. This was enhanced with LEDForce 7s used to tone the circle trusses.
"This was also the first time I saw the ClayPaky Alpha Profiles in action and they just blew me away," added Renaldo. "Two things that really amazed me was the optics of this fixture, the zoom especially on the profiles is something special, and of course their brightness."
The gig included the MDG touring Ice Fog Q Low pressure machine.
(Jim Evans)
