PURE10

A great symbiosis of video and lighting

Year after year, Night of the Proms surprises with its unique combination of classical and contemporary music. The show is eye candy, strong in its visual innovation, and has become “as important, or even more important than the music”, says Jan Vereecke, producer of Night of the Proms.

Belgian premiere for PURE10

This year, the absolute highlight of the show is the PURE10, in a set-up of 4 rows which move up and down on a custom-created steel suspension system, it changes the scenery time after time and does great justice to the choir. 

The unprecedented transparency level of the screen, allows for the optical effect where the choir is simultaneously hidden and then revealed. Also semi-transparent creations provide surprising effects of visuals and live artists on stage. 

The PURE10 has its premiere in Belgium, following right on the global premiere during the U2-Tour. Product expert Maarten Deschacht trained the Belgian team during the first week of load-in, guaranteeing smooth construction, handling and operations. 

The PURE10 is ten times lighter than a regular screen, PRG’s Project Manager Jo Vaes testifies on how its fragility made the crew reluctant at first, but its performances convinced everybody and gained well-deserved confidence.

Icon EDGE 

“The Icon EDGE is a really nice effect-spot, unbelievably bright” says Ignace D’Haese, lighting designer of the show. The predominant role for the PURE10 in the show, is perfectly supported by the Icon EDGEs to make a fully PRG provided light show. 

PRG GroundControl 

The PRG Best Boys are controlled by 4 PRG GroundControl™ which are located backstage. The greatest advantage is safety, but they also contribute in weight restrictions, according to Jo Vaes, PRG’s Project Manager for Night of the Proms.  

We look back on a great 34th edition of Night of the Proms, and want to thank the organization and Arf&Yes. We are especially delighted with the general praise for our PRG crew, as Jan Vereecke puts it: “the involvement has grown over the years, it is hard to image not having the PRG gear and especially their people, working at our show”.