Claypaky adds immersive impact for Czech superstars Kabat

Claypaky adds immersive impact for Czech superstars Kabat posted: 15/02/2018

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

2018 signalled the end of the record-breaking nineteen-date ice arena tour across Slovakia and Czech Republic by rock music legends, Kabat. The multi-platinum selling Czech band stunned audiences with an in-the-round show design, complete with 360 stage, wrap-around video screens and a high-impact light show powered by the cutting-edge technology of Italian lighting manufacturer Claypaky.

Lighting and show designer Radek Havli ek of production company Pink Panther Agency s.r.o, was responsible for the tours lighting and production design. Marking nearly two decades of creative partnership between Pink Panther and Kabat, Havli eks latest design stunned audiences with its immersive flair and sophisticated use of space.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

The tours stage spreads across most of a regulation-size ice hockey rink, explains Havli ek. It was the biggest stage that had ever been used on tour by a Czech band and included four pits or pools for the most dedicated fans. For those within the pools the band was literally surrounding them. In fact, most of the audience felt included - or immersed - in the show. It was not happening out there or down there, it was happening all around.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

Using WYSIWYG, Havli ek designed and coordinated the productions large-scale light show. The design centralised around a central 360 drop of four concentric circular trusses on Cyberhoist motors. LED screens faced each truss to partially mask the mix of Claypaky Sharpy, Claypaky A.LEDA K10 and Claypaky Alpha Spot 1200 that provided the lighting from the shows centralised column.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

For this show it was go big or go home! says Havli ek, The 360 design was a great solution as it shortened the distance between the sitting and standing sections of the auditorium, making it possible to use the full seating capacity in each venue. The design also presented us with a technical challenge that we enjoyed. I selected the Sharpy, A.LEDA K10 and Alpha Spots because they are all able to produce a very focused and accurate beam, I found them the best products for this show.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

Stationed below the circular trusses was the shows main stage with its central drum riser. Set on a rotating circular base, the riser was lined with Claypakys award-winning LED hybrid light, the Claypaky A.LEDA B-EYE K10. Havli ek selected the B-EYE K10 for its very narrow optics when used in Beam Mode.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

To complete the 360 theme, Havli ek devised a further four circular mini-stages, branching off from the central drum riser and connected to each other by an outer circle gangway. The design created four pools inside the outer circle of the stage, where lucky ticket holders were literally within the performance area. Above each mini-stage, Claypaky Alpha Beam 1500 and A.LEDA K10 fixtures were rigged on a corresponding circular overhead truss.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kabat use Claypaky fixtures on tour.

The Alpha Beam 1500 is a great fixture that produces a very dominating beam, says Havli ek. It has high quality colours and optics. Kabat has been a staple of the Czech rock scene for over a quarter of a century and are considered a top-of-the line act by many so their audience expects no less from their shows and tours. Our goal for this tour was not only to meet, but to exceed, those expectations. Next year - we will make it even bigger!

The Kabat tour took place from 11 November to 28 December 2017.

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