Tim Routledge who designed the lighting scheme for Radio 1’s Big Weekend was asked to provide two creative lighting designs which would differentiate between the ‘1Xtra Arena’ and the ‘In New Music We Trust’ stage, identifying the two brands clearly. He chose James Thomas Engineering lighting to theme the stage with two completely different looks.
Using a combination of PixelRange Smartline battens and Robe CityFlex, Routledge created randomly-placed X shapes to brand the Radio 1Xtra Arena. This was then transformed into the In New Music We Trust stage where various new acts were showcased. Routledge correspondingly altered the stage’s appearance by introducing 12 of the new JTE PATT 2013 fixtures behind the bands and on side trusses at stage level.
The first in a new range of lighting from James Thomas Engineering, the PATT 2013 has been designed to combine a retro aesthetic with modern performance capabilities. Designed by Sean Aston, the inspiration for the new softlight came from the current trend for old broadcast lighting.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend Londonderry is widely acknowledged as the first music festival to kick off the summer of festivals in the UK. It showcased over 30 acts and was broadcast live over three nights on BBC Radio 1, BBC 3, the BBC Red Button and online.
