dplr, an event production company, has been bestowed with a momentous task – to light up one of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Festivals in Tumbalong Park in Sydney, featuring some of the best local artists in Australia. This extraordinary event was brought to life with a wide range of top-of-the-line products from Showtools International.
The lineup of lighting fixtures from Showtools International includes:
- 16x Maverick Storm 4
- 20x Outcast R2X Wash
- 8x Colorado PXL Bar 16
- 12x Rogue Outcast 1 Beamwash
- 12x Color Strike M
- 40x Colorado Batten 72X bar
The Fan Festival, a celebration of sport and culture, showcases extraordinary talent featuring Jessica Mauboy, Jack River, Mia Wray, JACOTÉNE and more, combining the enthusiasm of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with the finest in Australian artistry. The festival’s vibrant atmosphere will be further elevated by dplr’s exceptional lighting setup, which aims to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
When questioned about the impressive features these lighting products deliver, dplr Director Andy Lysle expressed his excitement, stating, “The reliability of the fixtures, combined with the outstanding lighting effects and performance, has been a standout feature. Chauvet’s expansion into a wide range of IP-rated lighting solutions is very impressive.”
To ensure a visually captivating experience, dplr has put on a featuring the Maverick Storm 4 Profile which is a powerful lighting fixture with a sophisticated colour system, and advanced body protection. The Rogue Outcast 2X Wash is a lightweight wash with bright RGBW LEDs and durable housing. The COLORado PXL Bar 16 is a motorized, outdoor-ready tilting batten that can zoom for tight and wide pixel-mappable looks. The Rogue Outcast 1 Beamwash is a compact fixture with a wide zoom range and a pixel-mappable LED ring for eye-catching effects. The Color STRIKE M is a versatile light that can be used as a wash fixture with a 180° tilt range. It has multiple programming personalities and can be mounted horizontally or vertically. And the COLORado Batten 72X is a compact and tour-ready wash light with 72 calibrated RGBWA LEDs and 16-bit dimming capability.
“We are thrilled to be part of this momentous celebration of sport and culture,” said Andy Lysle. “With the support of Showtools International and the collaborative efforts of our partners, we are confident that our lighting display can add a magical touch to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Festival and create cherished memories for all.”
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Festival, with dplr at the helm of the lighting design, promises to be an exhilarating event that unites sports, art, and entertainment in a unique and unforgettable way. The events will run from July 20th to August 20th for a month-long full of festivities and celebrations.
