EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2024 • Stage & Lighting Design • Behind the Scenes

[@nclsDesign]

60 DMX universes on one single truss is absolutely crazy!!!

[@EventElevator]

Yes! That's so insane. And it's 663 universes in total this year 😬.

[@WillUlt1mate11]

@@EventElevatorand I thought 8 was a lot in our school concert (it’s better than you think it is trust me lol)

[@cameronclarkhull]

I wouldn't even know where to start with the mapping

[@daanboussier3593]

Jdc one on full mode is 20 universes thats insane

[@MrRevenant333]

Well, why? Putting a bunch of fixtures that use a lot of channels on their own in a gigantic truss isnt THAT amazing, when you dont use it very well. Which i think they didnt.

[@kevin_spanish]

As a huge tech & media nerd, the behind the scenes is even more interesting than the shows itself to me.

[@I_Am_Tomas]

Sweden in 2023: we need big heavy structure over Loreen head for her performance. UK in 2023: Sorry, Sweden, our stage can't withstand it. Sweden in 2024: constructs 5 heavy cubes over stage and makes them move.

[@travia6688]

It's not about the stage it's about the fact that the Liverpool arena roof wouldn't be able to carry it in addition to all the other tech

[@ashishmathew99]

Thank You Team Event Elevator ❤❤, I was Eagerly waiting for this video 😊

[@JaredNaude]

Thank you so much for a great video! In my opinion this is the best Eurovision ever from a technical stand point. I love the lighting pod design, especially when they make shapes in the ceiling. Great to see Ola return to Eurovision!

[@EventElevator]

Hey Jared, thx so much. With the Swedes and of course the crew from Green Wall Designs, you could be sure right from the start that it would be a stunning lighting design this year. It was very cool that many veterans like Ola were at work, and they still haven't lost their fire. What Fredrik Stromby and his team did incredibly well was the fine symbiosis of light and video content. You're right the design of the negative space above the stage with all the kinetics was amazing.

[@Jason-mk3nn]

60 Universes on a single truss. Forget mic drop moment - that was every single mic on the planet dropped at the same time. Spectacular video, thank you for producing it.

[@terjemullerkarlsen3028]

I am sorry, but for an outsider... What is a Universe in a tv-production?

[@TWFydGlu]

@@terjemullerkarlsen3028 A DMX universe is a group of 512 channels, so with 60 universes you can control 30,720 things.

[@spyder027]

⁠@@TWFydGluThe only way you’re controlling that many fixtures is if they’re all 1 channel dimmers and that’s not what this is. It’s pixel mapped and individual control of fixture’s elements. It’s still an insane number of fixtures but nowhere near 30k

[@spyder027]

⁠@@terjemullerkarlsen3028I’d like to add on to what he said. A DMX universe is a group of 512 channels for controlling lights. You set the DMX address on the fixture and put it in the console and that’s how lighting control works. It’s actually pretty simple. A simple lights patch chart would be IRGBW. So if you set the light to DMX address 1 channel 1 would control intensity, 2 would control red, 3 green, 4 blue and 5 white. The reason you need so many channels and universes is because they have individual control of the elements on the fixture or its pixel mapped. Each separate element on the light would need its own 5 or more channels for it to work correctly. I’m currently using 2 universes for 5 bar lights because they need 119 channels for the level of control I want for it. I hope this answers your question

[@Ghandmann1]

I miss the eurovision blogs Ola made back in the days. Good to see him back in businness. And nice video documentary of the technical side of ESC. :)

[@Josestralen]

He posted a bunch of mini vlogs on TikTok and Instagram the past few months!

[@EventElevator]

Yea, Ola is just so great, he should have done a lot more video blogs this year. It's brilliant that he is so open and shares so many nice little BTS moments. He and Joan Melzig have helped us a lot to produce a few insights here on EE again.

[@esc_stan_uk]

especially the “hello music lovers”

[@κιττψ]

Been waiting for this since eurovision, cant wait to watch it 😆

[@djjakobofficial]

Eurovision was a blast to watch and this video gives everyone interested an amazing view behind the scenes. Thanks EventElevator for this awesome content!!!

[@AlexanderNadrilyanski]

Well, this was indeed the best TV show I have ever watched. Thanks!

[@WillUlt1mate11]

This has become my fav part of Eurovision, I find these videos so interesting, seeing how it all works!

[@app101org]

These videos are definitely my favorite part of the Eurovision experience!

[@EventElevator]

Hey - thx! We will also try to produce something about EUROVISION in the future. Next stop Switzerland…

[@svenenglund]

I was at two of the shows. I was immediately blown away by the rig. That last quote here sums it up, "how to bring Eurovision into the future".

[@framexlive]

13:28 I love this guy, he gave a behind the scene of Eurovision on Instagram, showing us even the good food

[@EventElevator]

Legendary! Ok byyyyeeee! 🫶

[@jurmajurma7689]

I have been waiting for a Video from Event Elevator because the amount of detail is just crazy. With most mainstream Media you just get the amounts of Fixutres or how long the cabeles are but with this Video a lot of Technical people are satisfied. What will be difficult is getting an even better Eurovision production next year but im sure they will come up with something even more brilliant.

[@duderRechthat]

At this point, the goal may as well be to simply keep the production at the level that it is. Pretty much a perfect setup to showcase all the performances.

[@NickyHendriks]

Well, I must admit that I do like the lists with the amounts of hoists, fixtures (and types), kilometers of truss, universes and so on, this is more a showcase of how it was designed and put into play which I also like. Can't really compare them I think.

[@misterp4865]

In my opinion, this is the best staging and production in the ESC history! Just incredible! A very much 3D-staging experience.

[@gaspode8]

Thanks to the EE-Team for making this behind-the-scenes videos. Loved the ESC-Stagedesign and OnAir-Design. Everything is perfect!

[@Patichu]

Hand down favorite eurovision stage in years

[@misterp4865]

Agreed! Best one yet!

[@larsmorch]

These shows were SO fantastic to watch!!!!

[@vocativusss]

Yep, stage this year was amazing. Many coutries used advantages of this setup and with properly working cameras result was truly stunning. Eg. with Czechia. Congratulations to all technicians. That was a piece of very good job and even with sometimes - let's say - primitive music, it was at least looking like masterpiece.

[@BobSmith-tb7rw]

Thank you Event Elevator for this behind the scenes look, done a great job on this slick video. I love looking at the production aspect of ESC and the seeing these shots of the stage and up close to the lights and fixtures

[@eurovisionandfriends]

Awesome video And great job guys. The stage and the show in the arena, that was awesome !!! ❤❤🎉

[@IceBotYT]

Wowwwwww. That was so fascinating to watch, seeing the behind the scenes of live events like this is always a treat. Thank you for sharing!

[@thetechy9442]

Absolutely insane, so impressive to watch, and a great behind the scenes video too!

[@rowandevving]

I've never seen a guy so enthusiastic about lights as that in my life

[@norswede]

As a Swede paying for this show with taxes, I am so proud that my taxes goes to professionals that makes a mark. Not everything is sports..

[@LightStarLuca]

I've been waiting for this video for sooo long. Thanks 🤗

[@a_creative_username930]

I always love these behind the scenes videos. These show haw moch work and love is put into these shows.

[@MariaCarabin]

Super interesting! Danke für das Video! ❤

[@SkylineSights]

The Best Production

[@cameronclarkhull]

I was there in person. It looked stunning. Shame the security wouldn't allow me to speak to the technicians afterwards, but hey ho. Really appreciate this video 😊

[@jpawlowski]

Thank you so much for the insides, that‘s really interesting to know all those details from the scenes behind ❤

[@ppsthlm]

This years contest was a total disaster when it comes to all the political bullshit that was happening - BUT all of this; the stage, the lighting, the special effect- wow- the best ever!! Absolutely stunning!! Well done

[@romik_esc]

Great job guys! Best Eurovision Ever!👏

[@lightkingdomknights]

Many, many thanks to you, EE guys, who made this awesome review! Glad 2 hear that Ola is back in the game. In 2009, when Moscow hosted Eurovision, he made the greatest gift to me and my colleagues by taking us a little trip around the venue. So many years passed by and I still remember every single moment!

[@EventElevator]

Ola is a true gentleman. He also gave us great support this time, because it's not always very easy to show insights. The Swedes really outdid themselves this time with the EUROVISION and created a super immersive show conpect.

[@ashykins]

One of my dreams is to work on a stage this big and its always so cool to see how everything is made and done

[@OVERLORD.359]

Was an amazing production. My 2nd favorite eurovisions since 2020. My favorite was 2021. 2021 literally had an amazing ambience. Also stage was beautiful, followed by the venue and stagings.

[@equinoxxed_7502]

mine is 2018 (i think? the one that was in Israel) that one had amazing songs, and banger design for each song!

[@Justynaotowska]

@@equinoxxed_7502 The one that was in Israel was 2019. But it's okay, it's easy to confuse these contests!

[@MarvinNeumannOfficial]

Thanks for this! So inspiring and interesting!

[@mrtpik]

Thank you for Your great work. This has been the greatest Eurovision on the visual aspect

[@osku9884]

OMG IVE BEEN WAITING AND LOOKING FOR THIS SO MUCH! IN DEPTH AND NEW CONTENT EUROVISION 2024 TECH showcase.😎😍😃😃

[@EventElevator]

Thx so much! We're so happy to give everybody some insights of this years EUROVISION tech.

[@DarcyLighting]

Oh yes. Been waiting for this ❤️ Thankyou

[@jasonparker1454]

60 Universes in Moving Lights maybe crazy but i think when we talk about Pixelfixtures 60 Universes you can achieve pretty fast. so the question is 60 Universes for which fixtures.

[@49albatros]

hi tommy this video changed my perspective by a landlside. i've noticed that every person is just a human being. no matter the intentions thx for that and good luck for ur future journey be yourself

[@elowine]

Ah great you made another video, really enjoyed last years too! Insane how much tech is used, not enough viewers realize how much crazy tech is used to produce a show like this.

[@EventElevator]

It's really fun to see the different styles and working methods of the various EUROVISIONS. Each country has its own vibe. In general, the last productions in Rotterdam, Turin, Liverpool and now Malmö were at a really impressive level.

[@briefmarke3747]

Thanks for this insight i was genuanly waiting for this

[@TACKLINGTHETASTE]

absolutely incredible! please give us more insights! I'd love to see where Riedel has evolved into, the last BTS ist already some years old...

[@EventElevator]

Yes, you could go into endless technical depths. Unfortunately, access is always very limited on site. Good idea to arrange a major project with Riedel tech in focus.

[@emanminus]

Great insight!

[@dougle03]

I generally watch Eurovision now for the technical show, less about the performers, more about the technology and how it's being applied. For sure, for a manufacturer, getting your kit onto the Eurovision stage must do wonders for their marketing.. lol - It's amazing how LED/Laser has really taken over from traditional light sources; Was there any traditional lamps in use for the show..?

[@EventElevator]

You can find the whole equipment in our article (it's in German, sry) eventelevator.de/storys/esc-malmoe/ The only fixtures that were a bit more traditional were the ROBE Forte, T1 and T2. The lighting manufacturers naturally have a high interest in getting the latest models into the show, of course. The Ayrton Rivale was a good workhorse I think, the Martin Mac One too. With these high numbers, you have to stay within budget somehow.

[@psausp]

Respekt! Grossartiges Video!

[@EventElevator]

Hey psausp, vielen Dank, freut uns! Dann hat es es sich ja gelohnt, nach Schweden aufzubrechen. Und mit dem Sieg der Schweiz müssen wir nächstes Jahr müssen gar nicht sooo weit fahren 🤘.

[@jayshawncook1454]

Hi I was wondering what kind of set up is this because I want stage lights like this and what a cool video

[@mauritsjacobse3179]

when u guys capture footage of a piece of software on a pc, please sneakily put in the software name like filming the top corner a bit more, so people like me can look up the software and research it

[@SJAAKYT]

helloo music loverssss

[@EventElevator]

One of the best Production Manager, ever!

[@asitmaiti7613]

Bgm music also improve and the design is immersive experience All the best Event Elevator

[@kimothemo]

This is the Champions League of music

[@julienvile6226]

great video, well done for the work! what is the name of the software that allows you to create the visuals on the video walls???

[@zaposerver]

Would be interesting to know the power supply requirements for the whole production (light+kinetics+sound+broadcasting). Are we still talking about megawatts or already gigawatts? 🙂

[@Philipp-ed7ie]

Data rates of 2 TerraBYTE/s? That's insane 🤯For context: Europe's largest internet exchange (DE-CIX Frankfurt) had a throughput record of 2.1 TB/s (17 TBit/s) in April :D

[@EventElevator]

Philipp. Exactly, that's such an incredible figure. To be precise, the peak for this EUROVISION was also 2.1 TB per second at the end.

[@Philipp-ed7ie]

@@EventElevator Maybe you can give us some insights into the backbone architecture next year as well. At those data rates there must also be an insane amount of hardware involved. E.g. how much audio/video data is pushed through the network, how is it distributed into the world, what kind of networking gear is involved, etc.

[@cendrapolsner8438]

Yeah. Those 2 TByte and the 60 universe rig were my jaw vs. gravity moments. Incredible, just mindblowing! I loved how Ola is just so nonchalant about it all, like, yeah, big deal but no biggie, it's Eurovision...

[@keinname7478]

been waiting for this video!

[@EventElevator]

Hey - we're pleased that we've managed to shoot a few insights directly on site again. It's not always easy but Ola gave us great support.

[@stefanlausen6824]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀Wow !!!!!!!!!!!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

OMG, the mixing area looks like a mixture of a LAN party and Mission Control at NASA! So impressive how they pieced all these things together!

[@EventElevator]

Yes, the main FOH was very-very impressive this time because not only all the light consoles for keylight, FX light and audience light and so on were together but also the kinetic and pyro consoles were in the same place. Plus the audio mixing desk for the arena and so on. A total 19 MA Lighting grandMA3 consoles were used all around. It's like being on a massive Star Trek bridge.

[@cendrapolsner8438]

@@EventElevator I remember walking straight into the arena and the first look of the FoH gave me actual shivers! I loudly exclaimed "Oh my god, oh. my. god!!!" so jittery that people around me started laughing and mocking me. I couldn't move for 15 min...just looking with a slack jaw, thinking how absolutely INSANE the FoH looked, trying to figure out the logistics between the stations.

[@filipstevanovic9829]

lighting was miles better last year in my opinion

[@indi2174]

Where is last year ??

[@alexandrosvovidis]

@@indi2174 UK/ Liverpool

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

Absolutely not

[@julianreverse]

Good recovery with the new knee Ola. Get well soon!

[@EventElevator]

Exactly, all the best from us too. Ola fought his way through ESC fantastically, even with his damaged knee. We can't wait for him to get back on his feet - then things will really get going! OKAY BYE!

[@SasukeUchiha-pt4hp]

What visualizer they was using for this project??

[@HM-Lighting]

What is the best way to become an Internation Lighting Designer for shows like Eurovision

[@kernelpanic2887]

Start on small concerts and work your way up

[@michaelknight2342]

Decades of pain and suffering for your craft

[@johnarnett10]

incredible.

[@songwritingcontestnews-nn3gd]

A few concert at Eurovision it was fun behind the stage

[@BLOBSCAN]

Bravi!

[@tomreidarriland813]

Dear @Eventelevator. Can you pleace make a simuler video about the camera production? Whitch is also amazing!

[@EventElevator]

Thx Tom, we'll put that on the agenda for next year. We'll have to see how the access is and who will be responsible. We are from Germany and Switzerland is not far away, so there is a chance that it will be a bit easier and we will know more people.

[@valeekatona]

I would love to work with these guys. I was building similar stuff in a resort in Greece for hotels, setting up stages, lights for dj pool parties, live music. I would love to work in such environment.

[@MMate]

What software is used to control the LED displays?

[@shirkahn92]

The "side ladders" sucked from a live viewing perspective - blocked many times the view in the arena and diminished the experience - and the tickets (hotel, train etc.) were not cheap. Even in the lower ranks the views were blocked - maybe one should reconsider this feature to not use it in the future again..Even though it looked cool on TV ;)

[@EventElevator]

We can totally understand that from the visitor's point of view. Unfortunately, the EUROVISION is being designed more and more for TV viewers. Many effects can only be seen on television. I think it always depends entirely on the arena how you can design all the sightlines. But the advantage of being a real live spectator is that you can always see the changeover. We always find that fascinating. It's like a pit stop.

[@julianreverse]

It's a TV show ... nothing there has been designed for audience ...

[@TheWhitePianoKeyProductions]

It's a tv program where you are a prop on stage. Just something anyone going has to keep in mind

[@ungh8365]

Great to see the Finnish pyros back in Eurovision!

[@EventElevator]

Yea! The Oy Pyroman crew really burns for their job.🔥

[@matou9250]

What is the most important renter for this eurovision ? What society?

[@edmoorebsc]

I'm enjoying that both super creative designers have basically the exact same pair of glasses - I guess that's why they call them designer glasses...

[@EventElevator]

So true 😉 statement glasses are really an absolute must in the creative sector 🤓

[@xoggas]

OH MY GOD 30k channels just for one truss! That's really really crazy!

[@tgchannel8007]

Grand MA3 LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@robifitlabnaumovic2096]

super

[@songwritingcontestnews-nn3gd]

September time generation Eurovision Song Contest 🎼

[@Kroinkel]

You guys did a magnificent job! Could any one - and I truly mean 'anyone' - contact me on taking an internship? Ceci était une petite blague... - Ou bien pas - papa?

[@seansteele-hb6hc]

Switz winner the 2024 Eurovision song contest

[@erikap7105]

i don't know any of these terms but this video was still so interesting!!

[@EventElevator]

Erika, thx, we're so happy that even non-technical people enjoy our videos. Yea! 🌈

[@jones0093]

nice

[@songwritingcontestnews-nn3gd]

🇨🇭wins Eurovision Song Contest 🎼🇨🇭

[@alexandrosvovidis]

I think this year had so much potential and production wise it may have been the best in years but it was a lot and it came off as too much for every delegation I think... Like for example the cameras around the stage felt like the front of the stage was changing all the time which gave you a disassociation. Which would have played nice if they were more automated or rehearsed. The shots felt too random every time. Also the large cubes were nice but they didn't provide anything to the performances, it was more of a stationary prop that was nice to look at but you could see inside them and the black steel took out the magic and sometimes it look like a cheap effect (ex Italy, Czechia, Moldova, Slovenia...) Lastly the LED ladders (on the sides) were really low in some performances (ex Ukraine) and you could see the over-exposure because of the reflection on stage and on the artists which was disappointing coming from such an expensive and big production. Don’t get me wrong but it was a very nice show but less is always better and I think we either should have the LED panels with the lights either the square ones that were also inside the cubes or the side ones around the stage or the cubes.

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

Less is not better

[@bigcrush-vl6wj]

wow

[@songwritingcontestnews-nn3gd]

Design at the Eurovision Song Contest

[@seansteele-hb6hc]

wow Sweden

[@martingarrixmashups4953]

This gives me Martin garrix rai 2024 vibes😏😏

[@ThangNguyen-nu5vj]

âmazing

[@horuzin]

How come the stage was in a shape of a Swiss cross and Switzerland 🇨🇭 won the contest? 🤔

[@EventElevator]

Well, the Swedish flag also shows a cross. But you're right, Switzerland will have to come up with something completely new for next year 🙃

[@Rubyzyx]

BACK WITH A VENGEACE LMAO NEMESIS REBORN REFERENCE???

[@TheCoasterPotato]

not just me that thought that then

[@Vitomskisxpl]

The whole crew using Bose A20s!?

[@arand020976]

When money doesn´t care 🙂

[@eurohannah]

190th like here :)

[@EventElevator]

Thankkkkkkk you!

[@sonkebe5268]

Ich hab einen Kumpel, der war DJ. Der hat früher auch sowas gemacht. 🤣🤣

[@EventElevator]

Ach ja, der Kumpel, der auch mal bei der Superbowl Halftime Show aufgelegt hat?! 🙃

[@sonkebe5268]

@@EventElevator Ja ja, genau. Der macht viel neben seinem Kiosk.

[@T1yler]

Why did we not show JOOST

[@Txbias999]

Free Joost

[@EventElevator]

Welcome in Europa…Juuunge!

[@JoboLS]

Ok Byeeeeeee

[@EventElevator]

😁

[@johannesk1855]

Not very environmental friendly.. Bring back the songs and the simplicity please.

[@EventElevator]

Oh dear, we don't think there's any way back when you look at the stages of the past few years. Maybe if the ESC goes to once to a country with less money and resources.

[@johannesk1855]

@@EventElevator So you want the world to go under in a climate catastrophe!! Very selfish.

[@fintonmcintyre1514]

Not sure if this KZbinr can control this large Europe wide phenomenon

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

Neither is like 99% of what humans do

[@MrRevenant333]

They are talking so proud of "the new look for Eurovision" and "setting new standarts". Dont get me wrong, the stage looked good, kind of. But over all it looked booring and empty and overloaded at the same time. the LED Wall and Cubes was woo much content changing at the same time. The Cross Stage was big, but mostly empty. What was shown in TV was confusing and didnt represent the actual show very good. The stage might be technicaly amazing and complex but it wasnt great to look at.

[@EventElevator]

We think, the approach for the stage this year was very ambitious and has also resulted in a much more immersive feel on camera. But you're right that the cross stage wasn't used as intensively as it could have been. It was very ingenious in Rotterdam, for example, when there was a diagonal walkway that led to a separate B-stage. A large screen was then lowered above the walkway, which created a completely new look. In general, this year's Eurovision was produced extremely strongly for the TV audience. Of course, it always depends very much on the wishes and creative visions of the delegations how well the cubes, light fixtures, elements and props are coordinated. It's not easy to offer transformability for nearly 40 performances.

[@filipstevanovic9829]

exactly! this year was only made to look good through tv. its been more than a year since 2023 competition and i still cant stop watching "view from audience" videos. the light effects were incredible. this year there are just 2 Led screens that are not used how they should have been used and overall lightning was disappointing compared to last year. also the individual lights combining to make a picture or a shape is much more impressive than just using an Led screen to do so. i really appreciate the effort that was put into the show this year but its missing something. i was really excited to watch audience view videos after the show was finished and when i did i was really disappointed. i hope next year will do better when it comes to stage design and lightning 🙂

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

​@@filipstevanovic9829so you'd rather it look good for 10k than 100 million?