BANDIT LIGHTS LOVE, PAIN AND THE WHOLE CRAZY WORLD FOR KEITH URBAN

Bandit Lites is working again with Country Music Singer/Songwriter, Keith Urban. Supporting his most recent album, “Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy World,” Urban’s tour includes shows in Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. The two-hour concert includes songs from his current album as well as hits from previous albums.

Production Designer, Marc Brickman chose to use 6 Lycian M2 under hung truss spots, 52 Vari*Lite 3500 spots, 37 VL 3000 washes, 7 VL 3000 spots and 36 Martin Atomic Strobes with Atomic Colors.

Additionally, Brickman put great emphasis on smoke machine styles and effects as well as placement to enhance his show looks. Specifically, the Martin ZR33 smoke machines provided an added effect by being hung up in the upstage truss.

The most substantial element to the production design was a state-of-the-art 29’ tall by 56’ wide LED display, compliments of Barco.

“The lighting design for Keith’s current tour is highly video-based,” explains lighting director, Nathan Alves. “The challenge herein comes when you try to maintain the level of energy normally associated with Keith’s stage show while also keeping the levels at the light at a level that the video department needs. It’s always about balance.”

Alves says that the darker he makes it, the more dramatic he can be, but he has to keep in mind that the 56’ x 29' HD video wall is an essential element to the total production design. The key to pulling this off is good communication. The video department communicates with him all night long. In the moment if someone is brighter than Keith is

or if he needs to chip up the levels on Keith a bit, Alves has a guy in his ear that can ask for that. That makes the whole process much easier. It takes all of the guesswork out of it.

When asked what is unique about this tour, Alves commented, “Marc Brickman calls the video element his biggest light. We color chase it, turn it white to silhouette the band, use custom content to really create an atmosphere at the show. It’s a total package. The lighting combined with the video makes this tour an experience not to be missed.”

Bandit Vice President, Michael Golden added, ““I have nothing but the highest appreciation for the personnel that comprise the Keith Urban tour. From top to bottom they exude only the highest degree of professionalism and I feel the show reflects the work put forth by all.”