GLP’s new impression X5 washlight has provided a perfect solution for lighting designer Ben Mansfield when trying to capture the considerable movement of Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid around concert stages.
Mansfield, who runs Tourlite Design with brother Josh, has been working with Sigrid since 2018 when she first started playing clubs and theatres. The latest tour to promote her second album, How To Let Go – which started at the Spectrum Arena in Oslo in May 2022 – is her largest production tour yet, and included the 12,500-cap. OVO Arena (Wembley Arena).
Mansfield is well used to the stage athleticism of the synth-pop star, in front of her four-piece band, and designed a rig that was flexible, scalable and video-driven for festivals. “As a performer she is very active, running around the stage a lot – so lighting her consistently can be a challenge,” he said. “The show is very colourful, so we always key light Sigrid in white light, with her band in a desaturated colour. This really helps to lift her from the stage and add depth.”