“Editing cues and working with very precise timings is also the easiest thing ever, utilising Vista’s Timeline and Live Edit features. For example, button assignments, playback states and window layouts. Snapshots can provide everything I need for a particular song at the touch of a button. I don’t like to be moving around the console too much during the performance, why would you? I therefore make great use of Vista’s snapshot feature. It has plenty of features that out performs many of the competitors’ offerings.”ĭerek continues: “When I’m running a show, I want it to be an easy occasion. Incredibly portable but not short on power! Vista is also quick to set up but more importantly, easy to use. The whole control system can fit into a Peli case and weighs under 30kg. I travel around a lot, so to have my own console that can go with me in the car or on a plane is a real bonus. Speaking about why Vista 3 is his go-to for lighting control, Derek commented: “For me portability is key. A big clean, bright and adaptable lighting rig is what was required to achieve this.ĭerek, a long time Vista user and supporter, utilised both the Vista EX and Vista MV lighting and media control surfaces, to bring his lighting design to life. Having provided the lighting for Cliff Richard on a number of previous occasions, Derek knew that Cliff loves a big light show, whilst at the same time wanting the ability to create an intimate stage, when the song requires. Despite being slightly delayed due to Covid, The Great 80 Tour went ahead in October 2021, delighting fans around the country.

With over 60 years in the music industry, Cliff Richard decided to mark his 80th birthday in a memorable way, with a UK tour. UK – Lighting designer, Derek Jones delivers beautiful looks with Vista 3 by Chroma-Q lighting and media control for British music icon, Sir Cliff Richard’s The Great 80 Tour.

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