The festival, which started in 2024 and is growing and developing each year, was staged in the gardens of the majestic and beautiful 11^th-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”.

Loic worked closely with Corentin Poirier, the festival’s creative & executive director and founder, who designed the Maatea Stage’s dramatic scenography, based on a tall LED screen setup, which, together with the lighting, was based on the imaginative thematic concept of fire and rock, with the goal of creating a striking contrast between day and night atmospherics.

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. The fixtures were installed in six vertical columns of eight fixtures, equidistantly spanning the stage and delivering a hugely impactful look and atmosphere, with video content featuring erupting volcanoes “reinforcing the visual universe,” explained Loic.

Loic stated that the organisers sought something unique and different in this design: “The main challenge was to create this new and different world, one that broke from a typical EDM festival stage design, looked distinctive and individual while still following a defined theme.”

This is the second time Loic – a lighting professional with 10 years’ experience – has lit this event, and the second time he had used Robe’s amazing, new, highly dynamic GigaPointe fixture, officially launched in February at the ISE 2026 Expo.

Tours-based rental company Multi Scéni – the lighting, audio and video equipment supplier to this event – has recently made this investment in GigaPointes, which were delivered by Robe France.

Loic has been an enthusiastic long-time user of Robe’s MegaPointe fixtures in his designs – choosing the fixtures for their versatility and scope. So, when he knew the GigaPointe would be available for this event, “it naturally stood out as the ideal choice!”

He comments on the GigaPointe’s “extremely powerful” laser source output, which “ensured that we could make a strong visual impact even over long distances.” He also appreciates its speed of movement, as well as the excellent array of new gobo and prism effects, which can be used to imagine a myriad of cool looks and scenes onstage.

One of the most important things for designing and programming EDM shows is to have a vast choice of distinctive looks – so the audience does not start seeing repeated scenes throughout the event… and this is exactly what GigaPointe offers.

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.

Loic enjoyed many features of the GigaPointe, commenting that “the integrated rotating bar is particularly interesting, as it offers so many highly dynamic effects possibilities,” together with all the other features making it a potent, contemporary multi-purpose fixture ideal for all types of shows and events.

The festival’s logo, installed at the top of the structure, was also highlighted with two Robe iFORTES – rigged on the Layher structure – and another two iFORTES were used to front light the artists. iFORTE was chosen for this because it is a powerful fixture with excellent framing shutters and therefore perfect to pick out the detail of the 12-metre-wide logo, which was positioned 14 metres up on the structure.

Two Maatea Stage artists – Timmy Trumpet and Trym – brought their own lighting operators this year, who also appreciated the GigaPointes, and the rest were all lit by Loic and his team, including colleague lighting operator Lucas Bussy. They worked closely with video operator Bastien Sierakowski and SFX operator Paul Dubertrand under the project management of Charlène Rodrigues.

Loic regularly notes that Robe’s product range covers multiple applications – live shows, events and concerts or architectural lighting. “I always find a suitable solution using Robe,” he states, adding that the fixtures are reliable, high-performance, and versatile tools “consistently meeting the demands of our projects.”

Photo credit: Your Wolf Agency.

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Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport is Anguilla’s main aviation gateway. Located close to the island’s capital, The Valley, it is an important hub for tourism and regional connectivity across the Caribbean.

The airport recently underwent a major redevelopment programme led by the Government of Anguilla. Works included a new passenger terminal, upgraded airfield infrastructure and a full apron redevelopment. New aircraft stands were also introduced to improve operational efficiency and accommodate future growth.

To illuminate the expanded apron areas, high-performance lighting infrastructure was required to provide safe visibility for aircraft movements, servicing operations and ground handling activities. The lighting design needed to achieve ICAO Annex 14 recommended lighting levels while delivering reliable long-term performance in a demanding coastal airport environment.

CU Phosco was selected by Precision ATM following the specification of raise and lower high masts within the project requirements.

The lighting system comprised six 15-metre raise and lower high masts, two fixed columns, 15 FL820-1 LED floodlights and five FL830 LED floodlights. CU Phosco also provided lighting design and mast design services as part of the project.

Selected for their safety advantages, the raise and lower high masts allow ground-level access to the luminaires without the need for work at elevated height and the subsequent need for specialist elevated access equipment or disruption to airfield operations.

Designed in accordance with ICAO Annex 14 recommendations, the lighting scheme delivers uniform illumination across the expanded apron and aircraft stand areas while helping to maintain safe operating conditions across the airfield.

The completed installation forms part of the wider transformation of Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, with the redevelopment delivered by main contractor AECON AC. The airport officially opened in December 2025.

New LED lighting now provides reliable, high-quality illumination across key operational areas of the airfield. This ensures safe aircraft manoeuvring, apron operations and ground servicing activities. The use of modern LED floodlights also delivers excellent light quality and a long operational life that is suitable for demanding airfield environments.

By incorporating raise and lower high masts into the design, the airport benefits from safer, simplified maintenance access and reduced operational disruption during future servicing requirements, an important consideration within live aviation environments.

Dave Smith, Director, Precision ATM commented: “Delivering reliable apron lighting was an important part of the airfield lighting project. CU Phosco’s experience in high mast lighting and airfield applications helped provide a solution that met the project’s operational and maintenance requirements while aligning with the airport’s long-term expansion plans.”

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Launched in 2022, LiGHT has rapidly established itself as one of the UK’s leading events for the lighting specification community. Bringing together architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, specifiers and leading international lighting brands, the exhibition has become a valued platform for product discovery, learning, collaboration and networking.

The acquisition adds LiGHT to Messe Frankfurt’s globally recognised Light + Building portfolio and reinforces the organisation’s long-term commitment to supporting the lighting industry through world-class trade fairs and industry platforms. The portfolio includes established events in Frankfurt, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, and Tashkent.

Messe Frankfurt UK will build on the strong foundations created by [d]arc media, while preserving the event’s distinctive community-focused identity and commitment to the lighting specification market. [d]arc media will remain closely involved, continuing to support the event through promotional activity and the curation of its highly regarded content programme.

Messe Frankfurt UK CEO, Simon Albert said of the deal, “LiGHT has become one of the most important meeting places for the UK lighting and design community in a remarkably short space of time. We have long admired what the [d]arc media team has built and the passionate community that has grown around the event.

This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to support LiGHT’s continued growth as part of Messe Frankfurt’s international lighting portfolio, while carefully preserving the qualities that have made it such a success. We are committed to investing in the event for the long term and ensuring it continues to deliver exceptional value for exhibitors, visitors and the wider lighting industry.”

Paul James, MD of [d]arc media echoed the sentiments, “When considering the future of LiGHT, it was important for us to find a partner that not only had the scale and expertise to support the event’s growth, but also genuinely understood the lighting industry and the community we have built around it.

Messe Frankfurt UK shares our commitment to the sector and brings significant experience in delivering high-quality international events. We are excited to support the next chapter of LiGHT’s journey and look forward to seeing the event continue to flourish.”

LiGHT is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fair portfolio headed by the biennial Light + Building event in Frankfurt, Germany. The next edition will be held from 5th – 10th March 2028. Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, Argentina, China, the UAE and the USA.

For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit www.light-building.com/brand.

Image courtesy of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Jean-Luc Valentin.

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White Light (WL) is proud to have supported the Watermill Theatre’s ambitious new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, where lighting designer Jai Morjaria has delivered a bold and inventive design that transforms a compact venue into a world of spectacle.

Tasked with reimagining a much-loved musical within one of the UK’s most intimate theatre spaces, Morjaria approached the project with a clear brief to achieve the seemingly impossible. A single small stage needed to represent multiple locations while also accommodating a flying car, meaning lighting became central to how the story was told and experienced.

“We had to find a way to make a show that takes place in so many different locations exist within one small space, whilst still delivering the magic,” explains Jai.

This production differs significantly from traditional large-scale versions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With a cast of actor-musicians and limited space, the design relies on creativity rather than scale. Lighting plays a pivotal role in supporting illusion and enhancing the integration of puppetry, automation and set.

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The Local London Electrotechnical Careers and Training Alliance (ETCA) covers East London and surrounding areas. It will support closer collaboration between employers, education partners and local decision-makers to strengthen routes into the electrotechnical sector and help more people access high-quality, work-based training.

Led by ECA and its Members and in collaboration with the Greater London CTEC, led by New City College, the ETCA will focus on practical local action to improve skills provision, support employers and build the qualified electrical workforce needed for future demand across housing, infrastructure, clean energy and digital technologies.

At the launch which took place at Barnet & Southgate College, the discussion highlighted significant challenges facing the electrotechnical workforce, with concerns that current skills capacity is not sufficient to meet future demand, including net zero and clean energy targets.

Speakers noted that while interest in apprenticeships remains strong, employers are struggling to take on new starters due to commercial pressures, tight margins and the cost of training in the early stages. The need for clearer pathways into the industry, stronger links between education and employers, and better understanding among policymakers of existing electrical training routes – including EV and solar – were also raised.

Bayley Hall, Social Value Lead at ECA Member Phoenix ME, said: “Supporting younger people does benefit us [employers] in the long run.

If you’re helping younger people when they’re at school from an early age all the way through to further education, we can then play our part as employers by making the industry an attractive place to work and supporting them via an apprenticeship and beyond, throughout their career.”

Keith Sanderson, Head of Education and Skills at ECA, said: “Electrical skills shortages are a pressing challenge, and they can only be addressed effectively when employers, training providers and local decision makers work together.

This ETCA is an important step towards creating a stronger local skills pipeline. By bringing together local contractors, education partners and the local authority, we can help ensure skills provision is better aligned with employer demand and the future needs of the electrotechnical sector.”

Chris Davies, Barnet & Southgate College CTEC Sub-Regional Lead: Local London, said: “The Local London CTEC working with ETCA represents a significant opportunity to reshape how the electrotechnical skills system responds to employer demand. The challenge isn’t simply attracting more learners into the sector—it’s creating a joined-up skills pipeline that enables more people to progress into apprenticeships and sustained employment. By aligning education, industry and government priorities, we’re building a model that is responsive to the needs of employers today while preparing the workforce needed to deliver London’s long-term growth, infrastructure ambitions and transition to a net-zero economy. We’re proud to be playing a leading role in driving that collaboration.”

The following organisations are taking part in the Local London Electrotechnical Careers and Training Alliance:

Electrical businesses

• Crosby Electrical
• Dalkia
• Drax 360
• ESG Ltd
• NG Bailey
• Phoenix ME
• Playfords
• RGE Services
• Simian risk
• VVB Engineering

Training providers

• NICEIC
• Barnet & Southgate College
• New City College
• Waltham Forest College
• London South East Colleges
• JTL
• Capital City College
• Newham College
• Fastned

Local authority / regional bodies

• Greater London Authority
• Business LDN, Local Skills Improvement Plan
• Local London
• London Borough of Redbridge
• Lambeth Council

Industry bodies

• ECA
• The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board (JIB)
• Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)
• Unite the Union

Find out more about ETCAs and how to get involved here.

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Johannes Möller, Vice President, Building Technologies Shows at Messe Frankfurt, to whom Marie Servais will report in future, welcomes the new colleague to the team: “With Marie Servais, we are gaining an industry expert with extensive trade fair experience. She brings with her both strategic expertise and a deep understanding of international event formats. Together with the experienced Light + Building team, she will continue to drive the successful development of the brand.”

Marie Servais is very much looking forward to her new role: “Light + Building is the world’s leading platform for lighting and building technology and, more than almost any other trade fair, stands for innovation, networking and the industry’s key future themes. I am very much looking forward to playing an active part in shaping the brand’s international development, together with partners, exhibitors and the team.”

As Project Director at DLG Markets GmbH, Marie Servais was responsible for Agritechnica, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural technology, as well as for international event formats abroad. Most recently, the business graduate worked as Managing Director of Seligenstadt Marketing & Tourismus GmbH and as Economic Affairs Officer for the town of Seligenstadt. She therefore brings with her many years of experience in the international trade fair sector, as well as specialist knowledge in collaborating with industry partners.

The world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology will take place from 5th to 10th March 2028 in Frankfurt am Main.

Image credit: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Pietro Sutera. 

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Building on over a decade of close collaboration, this next phase sees Atrium assume exclusive responsibility for Flos Decorative collections across the UK dealer network. This sits alongside Atrium’s continued representation of Flos Architectural and Outdoor collections, providing UK partners with a single, highly specialised route to market that combines design-led expertise, technical know-how, and consistent support nationwide.

Under the agreement, Atrium will introduce a dedicated retail sales structure designed to offer closer support to its partners, alongside investment in product knowledge, stock availability, and market intelligence. These initiatives will lay the foundations for the next phase of growth for the Flos brand across the UK.

Ulysse Dormoy, CEO of Atrium, commented: “Our relationship with Flos has always been built on trust, shared ambition, and a deep respect for design. This next phase is about bringing those foundations together with a clear focus on growth, consolidating the UK dealer network, improving product availability, and ensuring that our partners are fully supported in delivering exceptional projects across the UK. We see a significant opportunity to build momentum together and to elevate how the Flos Decorative collection is experienced in the market.”

Pablo Illueca, Chief Executive Officer of Flos, added: “Over the years, Atrium has proven to be much more than a commercial partner. They have demonstrated an exceptional understanding of both the technical and cultural dimensions of lighting, sharing our passion for innovation, quality, and design excellence. Entrusting them with this expanded role reflects the confidence we have in their team, their vision, and their ability to create long-term value for our customers and partners. Together, we look forward to unlocking new opportunities and driving the next chapter of growth for Flos in the UK.”

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These were installed across various locations within the Silver Leaf Garden at popular horticultural attraction, Gardens by the Bay.

Fengmao has worked extensively in lighting photography and film environments as well as experimental theatre and spatial/interactive installations. Once again, he thought out-of-the-box for this project after being approached by lighting rental contractor and technical production company True Colour Media (TCM) and asked to develop a lighting concept designed to enhance the sculptures and extend the audience experience beyond daylight hours, allowing the works to be appreciated long after sunset.

The decision to use the Astera QuikSpot – a highly flexible and innovative battery-powered LED luminaire with the highest quality output, coupled with ease of use, consistent performance and rapid setup in a compact format – was an ideal fit for all technical requirements, explained Fengmao.

The QuikSpots were sold to TCM by Astera’s Singapore distributor, Total Solution Marketing.

On site at Gardens by the Bay, two QuikSpots fixtures were deployed to light the fronts of each of the six iconic sculptures – Adam and Eve, Cat, Horse, Seated Woman, The Dancers, and Woman on Horse.

The lights were set to a warm white colour, which resonated harmoniously with their form, copper finish, and textures.

The QuikSpots were perfect for working in Singapore’s harsh tropical climate with constant high humidity, and being located outdoors, it was also mission-critical that they were IP65 rated to withstand the frequent thunderstorms.

Security was also a consideration. Even in the extremely low crime environment of Singapore – the lights sitting on the ground were potentially tempting for pranking or mischief seekers – but with Astera’s smart Anti-Theft Alarm feature enabled, this was minimised!

When activated, the alarm triggers a visual and audible alert if the fixture is moved or tampered with, and the alarm status is highlighted in the AsteraApp, so technical crews can monitor if any lights have been disturbed!

Furthermore, Fengmao and the team wanted a fixture with the flexibility of being able to switch between programmed sequences, colours, etc., for the four-month duration of the exhibition.

And to top it off, it would have been extremely difficult to install a traditional control system at the location without extensive works.

The aesthetic appearance and ergonomics of the fixtures themselves was yet another detail that was considered, and how well they blended into the environment, plus, being able to work with the AsteraApp for control – through a secured radio PIN – gives peace of mind in a signal-dense environment like Singapore.

Quality of light was, naturally, another “top priority” for Fengmao on this project and an area in which all Astera products excel.

“The QuikSpot’s single point light emission ensures a homogeneous output and shadowing compared to traditional LED PAR lights,” he noted, adding that this was important for working with the distinctive contours of the Fernando Botero pieces, as the lighting needed to preserve the inherent simplicity of their form.

Controlling stray light was another challenge, both for enhancing the meticulously curated space in the Silver Garden, and ensuring that they don’t encounter glare, keeping the focus firmly on the artworks. “We used the Astera AX5 snoot to maintain a clear profile and reduce glare,” Fengmao explained, and the QuikSpot’s zoom was “extremely helpful” in offering greater freedom for angling and positioning the fixtures.

The exhibition opened as part of the 2026 Singapore Art Week in January and then ran until May and was a huge success.

Photo credit: Lee Jun Yan.

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Zumtobel was appointed to deliver a comprehensive lighting solution spanning multiple floors of the building, including data halls, plant areas and a pioneering liquid cooling demonstration suite. The project highlights the role of adaptable lighting infrastructure within mission-critical environments where performance, reliability and flexibility are essential.

Global Switch’s London campus is undergoing continuous redevelopment to accommodate the rising demands of AI and high-performance computing. As part of this programme, refurbished floors required lighting capable of supporting operational safety, visual clarity at rack level and long-term energy efficiency.

The project brought together multiple consultants and stakeholders across different phases, including Hilson Moran, Burns & McDonnell and AFK Studios, with Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) responsible for installation. Coordinating design intent across eleven floors while maintaining consistency and programme alignment presented a significant logistical challenge.

Collaboration supporting phased delivery

Zumtobel’s nationwide project team worked closely with consultants, contractor and client representatives to ensure a cohesive approach across each stage of the refurbishment. Clear communication and a shared understanding of operational requirements allowed the lighting strategy to evolve alongside the building programme while maintaining consistency across floors.

Ken Knight, Head of Data Centres – UK & Ireland, Zumtobel Group, comments: “Data centre environments place very specific demands on lighting, from vertical illuminance at rack level to reliability and energy efficiency. Our role was to translate those requirements into a scalable solution that could be implemented across multiple floors while supporting Global Switch’s ongoing expansion and innovation strategy.”

A flexible lighting platform for data-driven environments

The final solution combined robust industrial luminaires, advanced emergency systems and intelligent controls to meet the operational demands of a high-density data centre.

TECTON continuous-row lighting formed the backbone of the data hall installation, delivering precise vertical illuminance on rack frontals through split-lens optics. This approach enhances visibility for maintenance and operational tasks while avoiding unnecessary light spill onto circulation areas.

TECTON with RESCLITE PRO emergency luminaires were integrated with the eBOX monitoring platform, providing a self-testing and self-reporting emergency solution aligned with the reliability expectations of mission-critical facilities.

Across plant areas, offices and shared spaces, AMPHIBIA luminaires were selected for their durability and IK-rated performance, ensuring resilience in technically demanding environments. ECOSIGN emergency signage supported safe navigation, while the LITECOM lighting management system enables centralised monitoring and control across all luminaires.

As the refurbishment progresses, TECTON II is planned for levels eight and nine. Its plug-and-play architecture supports faster installation, with independent installer studies showing average installation speeds of up to 70% faster than comparable systems, helping streamline delivery across future phases.

Matt Perrier Flint, Director UK & Ireland, DPI, comments: “Delivering a project of this scale required close coordination between all parties. The modular design of the Zumtobel lighting system simplified installation and helped maintain programme certainty, while the collaborative approach ensured that technical requirements were clearly understood at every stage.”

Supporting innovation in the liquid cooling suite

Level 10 houses Global Switch’s liquid cooling demonstration suite, showcasing a full breadth of the latest technologies designed to enable the most powerful chips to operate with greater efficiency and at higher densities. Designed by AFK Studios, the space was developed in collaboration with project partner JPR in developing the lighting solution to complement the technical environment while maintaining clarity and operational safety.

The scheme illustrates how adaptable lighting infrastructure can support evolving digital technologies and demonstration environments without compromising efficiency or maintainability.

Measurable benefits across performance and operations

The upgraded lighting delivers a range of operational advantages for Global Switch:

• Improved vertical illuminance supporting safe and efficient rack maintenance
• Reduced energy consumption through LED technology and intelligent controls
• Simplified installation and future adaptability via modular TECTON architecture
• Self-monitoring emergency lighting enhancing reliability and compliance
• Durable luminaires suited to plant and technical environments

Together, these improvements provide a consistent lighting platform capable of evolving alongside the campus’s ongoing densification and technology development.

Derek Allen, Group Operations Director at Global Switch, comments: “Across our global portfolio, operational resilience and flexibility are fundamental. The lighting strategy implemented at our London data centre supports safe, efficient operations while giving us the adaptability required to meet evolving customer demands. It forms part of the wider infrastructure platform that enables us to support increasingly complex AI and high-performance computing deployments.”

Emily Clark, Global Switch, adds: “As our London data centre continues to evolve to support the demands of the most powerful AI and high-performance workloads, it was important that the supporting infrastructure could match that pace of innovation. The lighting solution delivered by Zumtobel provides the performance, flexibility and reliability we require across both operational data halls and demonstration spaces.”

To view the full project, please visit https://www.zumtobel.co.uk/en-gb/cs/global-switch

 Photography: Zak Poland

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