The Inner Circle - new BBC gameshow hosted by @noholdenback

Saturday 4th October saw the launch of a brand-new Saturday night primetime gameshow, with a daily daytime show starting Monday 7th.

A privilege to work with the amazing Amanda Holden and her fantastic team for the first time. 👁️

The lighting rig supplied by Limelight Lighting features Robe MegaPointes, chosen for their huge variation of beam and colour looks. AVL Retro Lights are spaced around the set dressing, these vintage gold reflector lights used on the pilot were updated with the addition of Astera NXY LED Bulbs tying them into the various gameplay colour states, while Colorforce 72s were a perfect fit for the grill backlighting. A combination of Martin Viper XIPs and Varilite VL2600s were used for keylighting.

Overall, the lighting design is flexible, colourful and dynamic - complementing the show’s lively entertainment style and Amanda Holden’s charismatic presence.

Special thanks to producers Nick Gunaydin and David Marshall for their constant support, director John Smith for his steady hand at the helm and Rob Bradley for LD cover. #maxconwell #nakedeyelighting

Term TV @terntv
Director: John Smith @smithj70

Lighting & Production Design: @maxconwell @nakedeyelighting
Drafted in Vectorworks Spotlight Software: @vectorworks #madewithvectorworks
Depence3 Multimedia Previsualisation Software: @syncronorm

Keylight Console Op: @alexpococklighting
FX Console Ops: @sebwilliamsld @euanodd
Vision: @tracetheace007 Kerry Gordon
Gaffer: David Wilson

Lighting Vendor: @limelitelighting
Control: @ma_lighting_international @ambersphere_solutions
Lighting Fixtures: @vari.lite @martinprofessional @robelighting @asteraofficial AVL Retro
LED Ribbon: @lightinitiative
Screens: @prg_uk

Set Designer: Rudi Thackray @rudithackray
Art Director: Paul Drake
Gameplay: Marvellous Machines

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Heart - Royal Flush Tour 2025

Legendary rock band Heart, are back with their acclaimed Royal Flush Tour delighting audiences with their iconic sound.

Collaborating with Carl Burnett, the lighting design strikes a compelling balance: it supports the theatrics and emotional resonance of a band returning to the road after hardship - elevating each spotlighted moment with thoughtful, intentional illumination. 👁️

Robe fixtures feature at the forefront of the design. 95 x Fortes provide both profile and wash lighting capabilities, alongside 12 x LED Beam 350s and 38 Tetra 2s delivering uniform colour temperature and seamless fixture performance.

Chauvet Strike Ms and Array 4s add punctuation at key moments establishing visual unity and the black sparkling Austrian backdrop creates layered visuals without overwhelming the stage. #maxconwell #nakedeyelighting

#heartband
@annwilson @nancywilson

Management: @redlightmgmt

Lighting & Production Design: @carlburnettdesign @maxconwell @nakedeyelighting

Drafted in Vectorworks Spotlight Software: @vectorworks #madewithvectorworks
Depence4 Previsualisation Software: @syncronorm
Control: @ma_lighting_international
Lighting Fixtures: @robelighting @chauvet_pro
Media Servers: Disguise D3
Lighting & Video Vendor: @gatewayproductionservices
Account Manager: Paul Owen VP Business Development
Project Manager: Adam Ellis

Production Manager: Tony Moon
Production Coordinator: Suzin Moon
Stage Manager: Chris Olivieri
Head Rigger: Derek Stiles @d.stilesrigs
Rigger: David Church
Lighting Crew Chief: Bryan Marks @iknowthewayyoucanget
Video/Projection Tech: Steven McClain
Dimmers/Power Distro: Ian Fanning @ian_tayl0r
Lighting Techs: Jonathon Tosado @noklu4 Amanda Burns Neil Tesh
Set Carpenter: Sam Hooker

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Boxxer Fight Night - Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley

Local fighter Callum Simpson became the European Super-Middleweight champion after defeating Ivan Zucco in a massive European fight night at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley on 7 June.

Providing complete production design services including a full CAD package and 3D visuals for this prestigious night in the boxing calendar. 👁️

The lighting design creates a dramatic, cinematic environment, enhancing the raw intensity of the fight - while balancing the unpredictability of an outdoor setting.

The focus is on high-contrast illumination that isolates the ring from the surroundings, creating a theatrical ‘stage in the dark’ effect, drawing all eyes to the fighters. #maxconwell #nakedeyelighting

Promoted by Ben Shalom @benjshalom / Boxxer @boxxer and exclusively broadcast live on Sky @skysports

Lighting & Production Design: @maxconwell @nakedeyelighting
Drafted in Vectorworks Spotlight Software: @vectorworks #madewithvectorworks
Depence3 Multimedia Previsualisation Software: @syncronorm

Presented by: @woolyanna1 & @johnnynelsonsky
Venue: Oakwell Stadium @barnsleyfc

Director: @sarzchenery
MC: @official.bigmo

Boxxer Production Management: @gengland
Boxxer Event Management: @northernlamb @grahamlord1

Control: @chamsysltd
Lighting Director: @rorylucaslighting
Lighting & Rigging Vendor: @4wall @4walleurope
Lighting Fixtures: @ayrtondigital @elationlighting @elation_europe @sgmlightuk @titan_tube @martinprofessional
Screen Content: @drop_city_ltd @charliehen.1
Screens & Audio: @vmeuk
Stage & Scaffolding: @focusrigging
Boxing Ring: @ringcraft.uk @mikegoodall.boxing
SFX: @myleswynnepedder @explosive_sfx
Facilities: @timeline.tv
OB Power: @filmandtelevisionservices
Roof Structure: Prism

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Morrissey - Co-op Live Arena, Manchester

Over 25,000 people crammed into the Co-op Live Arena for Morrissey’s sold-out homecoming show last month.

It was his biggest single audience in Manchester, delivering a finely tuned visual performance. 👁️

The stage design is very much video led with a visual backdrop created for each song. These imagery montages are carefully cued to amplify emotional peaks, serving as more than just decoration - they act as symbolic storytelling tools woven into the set.

A series of metal mesh drapes envelope the stage. These curtains catch the light and give depth, alternating between opaque and transparent creating a moody and dynamic milieu during the performance. #maxconwell #nakedeyelighting

Lighting & Production Design: @maxconwell @nakedeyelighting
Drafted in Vectorworks Spotlight Software: @vectorworks #madewithvectorworks
Depence3 Multimedia Previsualisation Software: @syncronorm

Control: @chamsysltd
Lighting & Rigging Vendor: @4wall @4walleurope
Video: @arenavideouk
Audio: @solotech_uk_group
Gaffer: @gary_churchill
Lighting Fixtures: @robelighting @robearoundtheuk @martinprofessional @chauvet_pro @ayrtondigital
Drapes: @sewwhat.rentwhat

Promotor: Simon Moran @sjmconcerts

Tour Manager: Chip Johnson
Production Manager: @casa_jayj
Guitar & MD: Jesse Tobias @8stitches9lives
Bass: Juan Galeano @juangaleanotoro
Guitar: Carmen Vandenburg @carmenvandenberg.bones
Keys: Camila Grey @camgrey
Drums: Matt Walker @mwbattery

📸 Ryan Lowry @ryanlowry

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Catchphrase Series 11 - Quiz show hosted by @stephenmulhern

That’s a wrap on Catchphrase series 11! 👁️

Great to be back at Maidstone Studios @maidstonestudios for this run of celebrity shows hosted by Stephen Mulhern.

As lighting director for several years on this production, my primary responsibilities were to design and oversee the lighting setup to ensure visual consistency and audience engagement throughout the show.

A header of Clay Paky Sharpys filled the top of the camera shot with Robe Spiiders filling in on the floor with colour washes and endgame effects.

The Christmas special was enhanced with Robe 100s downlighting trees and a foreground of snowflake gobos from VL3000s. #maxconwell #nakedeyelighting

Lighting & Production Design: @maxconwell @nakedeyelighting
Drafted in Vectorworks Spotlight Software: @vectorworks #madewithvectorworks

Keylighting: Rob Bradley
FX Lighting & Servers: Carl Burnett
Vision: Steve Williams/Pete Stark
Gaffer: Drew Bristow

Director: Geri Dowd
Production Manager: Jessica Muller
Production Company: STV
Studio: @maidstonestudios

Set Design: @dominictolfts.design
Art Director: @sophieirish.tv
Gameplay: @ionocotech
Lighting Vendor: @automatedltd
Lighting Fixtures: @clay.paky @martinprofessional @robearoundtheuk @robelighting @vari.lite
Control: @chamsysltd
Media Servers: @greenhippo__
LED: @lightinitiative
Crew: @808createltd

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