DAYTON, OH – For Jacob VanVlymen, the uplifting Easter lighting display he created this year for the 7,000-member Fairhaven Church was really the second piece of a two-part design. The power of his Easter Sunday lighting grew out of the work he did 72 hours earlier for his church’s Maundy Thursday service, which commemorates the […]
NASHVILLE – Being located in the heart of America’s country music capital, it’s only natural that The Belonging Church would count quite a few musicians as congregation members. On any given Sunday, the music that resonates through this former-warehouse-turned-house-of-worship rivals an arena concert. The lightshows that accompany these performances are equally impressive, because as it […]
LOS ANGELES – When Justin Preston was called upon to provide lighting for Budweiser Live during NBA All-Star Weekend, it really represented two projects in one. The brewing giant’s pop-up entertainment center for the big game was the first event ever hosted at City Market Social House, a restored 16,000 sq. ft. industrial space opened […]
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Clouseau, one of the most critically acclaimed Belgian rock bands, delighted throngs of longtime fans recently with a string of concerts across Belgium, marking their 30th anniversary. Providing the “30” tour with a fittingly memorable lighting and stage design was the band’s longtime creative collaborator, Luc Peumans of Painting with Light. Central to […]
CARDIFF, WALES – A passion for rugby pulsates through the fabric of Welsh life. This is evident from the over 300 rugby clubs within Wales, as well as the country’s perennial success in the Rugby World Cup tournament. Figure of Eight Events was recently approached to provide technical production for this year’s highly-anticipated Isuzu awards, […]
LOS ANGELES – The Conga Room-LA Live isn’t photographed and videoed quite as often as the celebrities who frequent the nightlife, concert, and private event venue, but it comes very, very close. Located directly across the street from the Staples Center, the sleekly designed 1000-capacity multi-room site regularly hosts press conferences, after parties and other […]
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Glimmering in the middle of a beautifully manicured park, the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Center sparkles with the hope of Africa’s future. As such it served as a fitting site for the Jabula New Life Covenant Church’s “Open Sunday,” an event intended to inspired congregation members and reach out to new […]
PHOENIX, AZ – Even before the opening notes were sounded for Bob’s Biker Bash on November 4, John Garberson knew it was going to be a great night. Behind the stage, the setting Arizona sun was blazing a glorious red that looked as if it came out of a classic western movie. “It was the […]
PHOENIX, AZ – Really good tribute bands are often praised for capturing the spirit and sound of the original artists, but rarely does this compliment come from the actual stars themselves. That’s what makes Hollywood U2 so special. A couple of years ago, its frontman Joe Hier was at a U2 concert at the LA […]
AUGUSTA, GA – Rising young country star Luke Combs released his album “This One’s For You” in June. Within three months, it had skyrocketed to No. 1 on the country charts, and No. 5 on the Billboard 200. In early September, the Asheville, North Carolina, native shared his good fortune in true country music fashion […]
LENASIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Dance has been an integral part of Indian culture since ancient times. Over 3,500 years ago, the Vedas’ carefully choreographed rituals were used to convey spiritual themes. This tradition lives on in beautiful fashion in South Africa today, where the Jhankaar School of Dance in Lenasia keeps dance (often with a […]
OAK RIDGE, TN – During the early days of World War II, a group of young Methodist scientists and engineers found themselves in eastern Tennessee working on a secret government project. Away from home and yearning for spiritual fulfillment during those difficult times, they gathered for services every Sunday in the town’s movie theatre, forming […]