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Martin Professional’s VDO Sceptrons frame the stage for Mumford & Sons world tour

Since forming in 2007, British band Mumford & Sons has toured the world almost non-stop. Now setting out again to showcase their third album, the band’s Lighting and Production Designer, Ed Warren, selected Harman Martin Professional VDO Sceptron 10s and MAC Quantum Washes for their live shows.

Warren developed a new design specifically for the new album, ‘Wilder Mind’. In the initial stages, Warren presented his ideas to the band using mood boards. They liked it and when finalized, he submitted his design to UK rental company NEG Earth, along with a product specification list. After reviewing Warren’s list, Caroline Beverley, Project Manager, NEG Earth, suggested using the new VDO Sceptrons from Martin Professional as an alternative to the fixtures specified.

The VDO Sceptrons play a leading role in the design where they frame the stage and trusses. The fixtures are mounted onto the downstage edges and the two risers, and along the vertical lines of ten towers upstage. Side trusses and three U-shaped trusses above the band are also lined with VDO Sceptrons, adding a futuristic look to the show.

Although capable of displaying video content, Warren uses the VDO Sceptrons in simple RGB mode on four channels. The VDO Sceptrons and the MAC Quantum Washes are mixed in with older fixtures, comparable to the band’s traditional vibe from previous albums and their new, rockier synth-based material. Also on tour with Warren and Mumford & Sons are 16 MAC Quantum Washes that Warren uses to backlight the band and the stage and light through the open risers.

Chief Electrician: Adam ‘Moonunit' Morris. Production Manager: Steve Gordon.

(Photos: Ty Johnson)

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