Prize(s) Winners in Live Design Lighting
Lighting Design/Product Company Raw Cereal
Lead Designers Cort Lawrence (Show Designer and Co-Show Director)
Other Designer's names Anders Rahm -Co-Show Director, Tyler Santangelo - Lighting Programmer, Zac Coren - Lighting Director
Client Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024 Tour
Photo Credits Dani Marshall/Raw Cereal
Other Credits Matt Geasey, Bryan Siegel, Conrad Dew, Christie Lites, Nighthawk, TAIT, Chad Guy, Patrick Murphy
Completion Date Ongoing
Project Location Global
Entry DescriptionMorgan Wallen's latest stadium tour sets a new benchmark for live concert experiences. With a mission to blend high-octane excitement with intimate moments, this tour brings fans closer to the artist than ever before. Drawing inspiration from a false proscenium, the design ingeniously hides production elements, allowing unique set pieces to descend from the sky and create magical, unexpected moments. The 235-foot-wide wraparound video wall not only conceals these elements but also provides a vast surface for detailed, TV-like intimate moments.
The 152-foot-wide stage boasts four key performance areas and a fifth C-stage at the other end of the stadium, designed to lift both a piano and Wallen into the air. Custom set pieces, such as a replica of Wallen's Mamaw's house and baseball-style bleachers, combined with towering pyro flames and a grid of lasers, create a visually stunning and cohesive aesthetic. Crafted with high-quality materials and cutting-edge engineering, the design guarantees both durability and longevity. This design isn't just practical; it creates a palpable sense of excitement and emotional connection, delivering a concert experience that is as visually stunning as it is emotionally impactful. Morgan Wallen's stadium tour doesn't just raise the bar; it redefines it.
Sustainability ApproachThe sustainability approach for the Morgan Wallen stadium design includes a groundbreaking initiative to use an average of 60,000 light-up wristbands every night, all crafted from recycled materials provided by PixMob. To further enhance environmental responsibility, fans are given the option to recycle their wristbands at the end of each show, ensuring these items do not end up in the garbage. This eco-friendly practice not only reduces waste but also encourages concertgoers to actively participate in sustainable efforts, reflecting the commitment to minimizing the environmental footprint of large-scale live events.
