The National Arts Festival (NAF) in Grahamstown was the first festival in the world to call on ETC’s ColorSource consoles. In addition to this, NAF put to use an extensive line up of lighting gear from the manufacturer across 16 venues.
The 11-day festival which takes place at various venues across the city is described as the biggest celebration of the arts in Africa. Its main and fringe programmes comprise drama, dance, physical theatre, comedy, opera, music, jazz, visual art exhibitions, film, student theatre, street theatre, lectures, craft fairs, workshops, tours and a childrens arts festival.
‘NAF is a fantastic meeting of technicians from across the continent, it is an honour for ETC to support these talented people with consoles and LED fixtures that will enhance their art and give them a look at the latest equipment available for making theatre,’ said Jeremy Roberts from ETC.
Of the 16 venues to feature ETC equipment, 14 of them have opted for one of the manufacturer’s lighting desks. ColorSource, Element, Eos Ti, Gio and Ion consoles are all in use, with the Eos Ti covering the main theatre. Away from consoles, ETC ColorSource Spot and PAR fixtures have also been called into action.
‘Prosound and Electrosonic are on site to provide support,’ noted Mr Roberts. ‘ETC also provides local support for the larger venues. Benjamin du Plessis from the Fugard Theatre, who is an expert Eos programmer, is on site to support other programmers on the Eos Ti, Gio and Ion consoles.’
Also present were Jannie de Jager and Mac Makhobotloane from Prosound, supporting all the other consoles and LED fixtures that were provided to the relevant venues.
‘The National Arts Festival is a very important event and we are delighted to be part of it,’ said Ian Blair, GM for lighting and structures at Prosound. ‘The festival runs on good quality products that it can trust, so it is telling that there is so much equipment from ETC that has been put to use.’
Ben du Plessis doing ETC EOS ti console support in the Guy Butler Theatre
Ben du Plessis doing ETC EOS ti console support in the Guy Butler Theatre
ColorSource LEDs combined with tungsten fixtures. Works like a charm
ColorSource LEDs combined with tungsten fixtures. Works like a charmColorsource LEDs combined with tungsten fixtures. Works like a charm
ColorSource LEDs produce the most perfect tints of white
ColorSource Par and Lustr series1 profile combination in Vickys. This venue was a full ETC LED venue. Same as last year
ColorSource Par and Lustr series1 profile combination in Vickys. This venue was a full ETC LED venue. Same as last year
ColorSource Par and Lustr series1 profile combination in Vickys. This venue was a full ETC LED venue. Same as last year
ColorSource Par and Lustr series1 profile combination in Vickys. This venue was a full ETC LED venue. Same as last year
ColorSource Par and Spot combination at Fringe Club. This lighting in this venue was perfect for stand up comedy and smaller intimate acts
ColorSource Par and Spot combination at Fringe Club. This lighting in this venue was perfect for stand up comedy and smaller intimate acts
ColorSource Par and Spot combination at Fringe Club. This lighting in this venue was perfect for stand up comedy and smaller intimate acts
ColorSource Par and Spot combination at Fringe Club. This lighting in this venue was perfect for stand up comedy and smaller intimate acts
Eos is so comfortable you can sleep in the flight case
Eos Ti being set up in Guy Butler Theatre
Eos Ti being set up in Guy Butler Theatre
Eos Ti being set up in Guy Butler Theatre
ETC Colorsource 40 Console Support at Centenary Hall
ETC Element console being set up in Alec Mullins
Etc Eos ti with wireless Touch OSC controls
ETC ION console and touchscreen in Great Hall
ETC ION console and touchscreen in Great Hall
ETC Ion in great hall ready for action
ETC ION with magic sheets on touchscreen for control in Great Hall
ETC Smartfade console support
ETC Tungsten Source Four and ColorSource Spot and Series 2 Lustr Profile on FOH in Glennie Hall
ETC Tungsten Source Four and ColorSource Spot and Series 2 Lustr Profile on FOH in Glennie Hall
ETC Tungsten Source Four and ColorSource Spot and Series 2 Lustr Profile on FOH in Glennie Hall
Great Hall LX bars being flown
Great Hall LX bars being flown
Great Hall LX bars being flown
Great Hall LX bars being flown
Jannie de Jager doing ETC ION Console training at Great Hall
Jannie de Jager doing ETC ION Console training at Great Hall
Jannie doing console support on the Colorsource console