INTRODUCTION The Maatea (main) Stage at the 2026 Moorea Festival in France featured an impressive array of international electronic and EDM artists and an equally dazzling lighting design by Loic Esparraga – of Paris-based design studio, MIND – with 48 x Robe GigaPointe moving lights at the core. The festival was staged in the gardens of the majestic and beautiful 11th-century Château de Grillemont at La Chapelle-Blanche, south of Tours in France’s Indre-et-Loire region – a perfect summer environment for hosting the “Island of DJs”. THE BRIEF During the day, the need was for subtle lighting to highlight the depth and overall scenic texture created by the careful blending of stage and lighting designs, allowing the stage geography to stand out. At night, the stage was transformed into a completely different space by the GigaPointe beams and their powerful and spectacular effects. GIGAPOINTE – NEW AMAZING MULTIFUNCTIONAL LUMINAIRE Position The fixtures were installed on 6 vertical columns – integrated as part of the scenography – 8 fixtures per column, equidistantly spanning the stage. Challenge Delivering a hugely impactful look and atmosphere and complementing the video content that featured erupting volcanoes and other natural phenomena, “reinforcing the visual universe,” explained Loic. Key benefits Super brightHighly VersatileFastBeams Clearly Visible in DaylightTruly Multifunctional – which, together with speed, is vital to produce the array of infinite eye-popping effects needed to make dance and EDM events shine. Quotes and references Loic: “The integrated rotating bar is particularly interesting, as it offers so many highly dynamic effects possibilities.”Loic: “The GigaPointe’s extremely powerful laser source output ensured that we could make strong visual statements, even over long distances.”Loic: “Combined with all the other features, GigaPointe is a potent, contemporary multi-purpose fixture ideal for all types of shows and events.” iFORTE – MODERN & BRIGHT WORKHORSES Position Two rigged on the Layher structure and another two iFORTES used to front light the artists. Challenge iFORTE was chosen because it is a powerful fixture with excellent framing shutters and perfect for picking out the details of the 12-metre-wide logo, positioned 14 metres up on the main stage structure. Key benefits Super BrightAccurate ShutteringVery Reliable Quotes and references Loic: “I always find a suitable solution using Robe, consistently meeting the demands of our projects.” CONCLUSION The layout of the six columns of GigaPointes was instrumental to utilising the entirety of the stage dimensions – both horizontally and vertically – a geometric harmony that provided a balanced visual presence of all elements, with the fixtures a natural integrator / interpreter between the scenic fabrics and video surfaces. Two Maatea Stage artists – Timmy Trumpet and Trym – brought their own lighting operators this year, who also appreciated the GigaPointes!

Case Studies

23.6.2026

Followspotting Metallica’s M72 World Tour 2026

INTRODUCTION Metallica’s record-breaking M72 stadium tour continues playing sold-out venues across Europe in support of their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons, a phenomenon that started in 2023. The tour features an impressive 120-foot wide, in-the-round stage designed by Dan Braun, including a centre-ring pit area, and lighting designer Rob Koenig is utilising 16 x Robe iFORTE LTX Follow Spots and an 8-way RoboSpot system to ensure that the band can always be clearly seen by fans from all around the venue, and also that they look great on camera. THE BRIEF Rob needed a high-quality follow spotting and key lighting solution for the tour, and having successfully used RoboSpot for several years, it was a natural choice. The iFORTE LTX FS fixtures were an upgrade for the 2026 edition of the tour, where they had previously used 16 x Robe BMFL WashBeams on the RoboSpot system. IFORTE LTX FOLLOW SPOT – BRIGHT, FLEXIBLE, HIGH QUALITY LIGHT Position Two iFORTE LTX FS fixtures each were positioned on eight 30-metre-high towers erected around the stadium field and focused on the central stage. Each tower is rigged with LED screens and each of these have ladder torms extending down the full length of the screens. The two fixtures at the bottom of each ladder … are the follow spots. Challenge In the round shows are always galvanising to light and require precision positioning of the follow luminaires. As always, it is essential that follow spotting and key lighting make the artists look great, both live and on camera, and Rob is constantly aware that they should feel comfortable while looking into the follow spot beams and not have to squint or shade their eyes from the glare.The near throw from the spotlight to stage is approximately 14 metres and the longer throw – to the other side of the stage – is around 35 metres, however, depending on the venue and the stage layout, the longer spot throws can be up to 50 metres, so fixtures with plenty of power and punch were needed. Key benefits PowerfulHigh-quality light outputHigh CRIProduce excellent flesh tonesLook great on cameraComfortable for artists to look at Quotes and references Rob: “Firstly, these fixtures are very comfortable for a performer to look into – my job includes ensuring that any artists feel as comfortable as possible on stage … while still being able to launch rockets off their faces.”Rob: “The iFORTE LTX is an excellent light, the power really shines through, especially on longer throws.” ROBOSPOT SYSTEMS Position The 8 x RoboSpot BaseStations were located under the grandstands at each venue, near to dimmer and video worlds. Challenge Remote control of the follow spots offered spot-on, very accurate and safe control from the eight different positions around the stadium. Key benefits The fixture parameters could all be run from the lighting console – the LD has many more options for specifying which parameters are controlled from the desk and what is under the control of the follow spot operatorsActivating the tracking zoom parameter from the RoboSpot stations keeps the spot in proportion as the artist moves around the stage / performance spaceNo people working at heights during the show Quotes and references Rob: “The operators handle all parameters or just a single one like we are doing here, so depending on the gig, the follow spotting can be as simple or as complex as I want it to be.” CONCLUSION Utilising the flexibility and precision of RoboSpot combined with the power, quality and finesse of the iFORTE LTX Follow Spot fixtures provided Rob with a safe, dynamic and adaptable follow spotting solution for large outdoor shows, whatever the weather. It is essential that 360-degree shows look the same from all angles, and using this system helps achieve that goal.

Case Studies

2.6.2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026

INTRODUCTION The 70th edition of the world’s best-known international pop extravaganza was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), together with the host broadcaster, which this year was Austria’s Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF). A stunning production lighting design, featuring nearly 550 Robe luminaires, was created by Tim Routledge and his team, working on their third ESC event, and collaborating closely with set, video and production designer Florian Wieder to present a vibrant, flexible and visually impactful environment. This had to work for the needs and imagination of all 35 delegations, for audiences catching the excitement first-hand right there in the Stadthalle, and for the millions from around the world tuning in on various live-streamed and broadcast channels to experience the event unfolding. THE BRIEF Tim and his highly talented team started work on site at the Vienna Stadthalle in mid-April for the mid-May week of final broadcast events, including the 3 live telecasts. The design work started well before this, as soon as his design company was chosen for the task of delivering the event, approximately 6 months prior. Immediately before getting to site, Tim and the main programmers engaged in intensive pre-vizzing, and prior to that, had consultations with all the delegations and their own creative teams. The resulting lighting design had to work harmoniously and practically with all 35 of the delegations and their artists, as well as with the stage set, and it had to look epic and beautiful for the multi-camera shoot and for the live audience. GIGAPOINTE - NEW LASER SOURCE LUMINAIRE ‘HEADLINED’ THE LIGHT SHOW Position GigaPointes were positioned all around the space.They were prominent along the top of the front sections of the catwalk set feature and suspended from its elevated upstage sections upstage.They were also rigged around the central semi-circular trusses in the roof, right at the heart of the rig, and were on all four sides of the main stage at floor level. Challenge GigaPointes were used extensively throughout all performances, especially for gobo and beam looks.Most prominently the GigaPointes were utilised to create the ‘stage-ready’ sequence that cut in just after the postcard video sequence – in the upcoming country’s flag colours – for each contestant’s intro, accompanied by an orchestral stinger. The highly notable and visually striking SpectraBeam effect was featured a couple of times to create unique high-impact effects, most notably for San Marino, which comprised rainbow-focused looks. Key Benefits Intensity and nicely defined output, great both for beam work and gobo projectionFlexibility – rigged in different positionsMultifunctionality and versatility Quotes Tim: “I was delighted to be able to use GigaPointes on this show. Through their versatility, they effectively became ‘headline fixtures’ of the show.”Morgan Evans: “They were excellent workhorses – we all loved them! Nice and bright, they worked hard, reliably and extremely well throughout the event in these multiple different positions. A highly versatile multi-use product.” WTF! - MAIN STROBE UNIT ON THE LIGHTING DESIGN Position Deployed on the roof trusses running the length of the room either side, and on the large central ‘crown’ semi-circular trusses – the innermost ring – above the stage, alternated with GigaPointes and other fixtures. Challenge To provide high impact effects that could be controlled via being able to pan and tilt the fixtures, which, together with the zoom, were used to reduce glare into the cameras. Key Benefits Able to deliver outstanding strobe, wash, and blinder effectsMultiple LED layers – zoomable middle white strobe LED tube, zoomable middle amber audience blinder tube and two independently controllable RGBW wash platesControllable light spill – Pan and tilt blackout zones adjustable from the console Quotes Tim: “I love the directionality. We fully used all the sets of LED chips and also the zoning for numerous effects.”Tim: “They offer so many options for TV.” iFORTE + iFORTE LTX – GO-TO KEY LIGHTING Position All the iFORTES and iFORTE LTXs were fitted with Robe’s HCF – High Colour Fidelity – engine and were dotted around the arena on the periphery trusses and the two outer ring trusses above the stage, from where they were also ideal for catching the Green Room action.The two iFORTE LTXs were upstage above the main LED screen, and these plus 10 of the 64 x iFORTES were paired with different remote follow systems, including three Robe RoboSpot systems. Challenge To achieve perfect key lighting for all the competitors onstage, the presenters and artists / guests / presenters in the Green Room Area.This year, ORF decided to shoot the shows – which also included two televised semi-finals to narrow down the field to the 25 finalists – on large chip film cameras, an ESC event first.For Tim and the lighting department, this meant that more depth, definition and detail was visible, so they had considerably more latitude to play with lighting adjustments and fine-tuning affecting how elements like strobes and pyro would look on camera – harder, softer, etc.It also made the already vital task of key lighting even more mission-critical. Key Benefits Exceptional CRIHigh quality light outputExcellent colour rendering for perfect flesh tonesBrightness Quotes and references Tim: “They are one of the best – I would absolutely not be without iFORTES on a show of this profile and complexity.” ROBOSPOT REMOTE FOLLOW SYSTEMS Position Operators in a separate room of the venue Challenge For accurate follow spotting of artists, presenters and guests Key Benefits Massively flexible – allows designated fixtures to be used as follow spots or as general fixtures on the rig at different times in the showSafer – no work at height requiredOperators have control of Iris, zoom & dimmer – other parameters of the fixtures controlled via the lighting consoles for the most reliable cue execution every time HOLYPATTS – QUIRKY, ELEGANT RETRO-STYLED SCENIC LED FIXTURES Position Installed at the back of the Green Room Section of the arena. Challenge To provide eye-catching background ‘scenic’ style effects in the Green Room, which was styled on a classic Viennese coffee house from the 18th / 19th century.The fixtures were in the back of every camera shot into the Green Room. Key Benefits Provided a highly stylised ‘back-of-shot’ spherical ‘tungsten’ lookAdded the perfect aesthetic for the space SVB1s Position Spread out around three of the four large circular roof trusses. Challenge To create a range of base looks, including twinkling and sparkling kinetic effects, which could be bold or subtle depending on the artist. Key Benefits Able to produce unique and different optical effectsFully multi-functionalCompact and unobtrusive physical form – great for fitting in anywhere on a stage or set CONCLUSION The impressive architecture of the performance space was based on curves, spheres and understated elegance, juxtaposed with elements of fun and quirkiness – in the true spirit of Eurovision. It offered a technically smart universe of possibilities for all performing there. Robe was very excited and proud to have so many fixtures involved this year, all playing such key roles. From the excellent quality of the key lighting provided by the FORTES, the drama and spectacle produced by all the GigaPointes – proving their value as a truly multi-purpose contemporary fixture – to the televisual magic of the SVB1 effects and highly controllable but truly eye-catching output of the WTF!s, to the understated scenic elegance of the HolyPATTS … this range of Robe fixtures demonstrates a dynamic breadth and range of broadcast-friendly fixtures, powerful and dynamic enough for stage and broadcast applications.