Music
Overview
Adlib provided a large-scale technical production for James Arthur’s UK & European arena run, "The Pisces World Tour." The package included high-output lighting, a comprehensive 4K broadcast camera system, and LED automation.
Partners & Collaborators
Mångata Collective
Client
James Arthur
Sector
Music
Services
Lighting / Video / Rigging
Location
UK & Europe
Year
2026
The production design for "The Pisces World Tour" required a visually immersive environment to support the thematic narrative of the artist's latest work. The technical brief focused on the integration of large-scale LED surfaces, including an automated downstage curved wall.
The system needed to be scalable and robust enough for international touring schedules. Key requirements included high-resolution IMAG coverage for arenas and a lighting rig capable of delivering both punchy, high-energy sequences and subtle, atmospheric textures.
The lighting rig was designed to deliver maximum impact and versatility, utilising a high density of Martin and SGM fixtures.
The primary flown rig featured 61 x Martin MAC Ultra Performance and 6 x Martin MAC Ultra Wash fixtures. These were complemented by 3 x Robe Forte units, 32 x SGM Q8 strobes, and 13 x Chauvet Strike Array 2 blinders.
The infrastructure relied on Tyler GT Pre Rig Truss and Total Fabrications OV40 for efficient load-ins. Total Fabrications Modular Ladders provided additional mounting positions for the vertical elements of the design.
The floor-mounted system included an additional 18 x Martin MAC Ultra Performance and 16 x SGM Q8 units. Atmospheric effects were provided by 3 x MDG TheOne generators, ensuring consistent haze and fog across various venue sizes.
Power distribution was managed via two StageSmarts C72tv and one StageSmarts C24 distro racks, providing a reliable backbone for the high-draw fixtures. The lighting system was operated via a grandMA3 control platform (detailed in the crew credits).
The visual package centred on high-resolution LED surfaces and a professional broadcast camera chain, managed through a 4K production workflow.
The stage design featured several distinct Roe LED surfaces:
The broadcast camera system utilised two Panasonic UC4000 broadcast cameras equipped with Canon UJ90 broadcast field lenses for long-throw coverage. This was supported by four Panasonic AW-UE160 PTZs and one Panasonic AW-UE70 PTZ for unobtrusive on-stage angles.
Signal switching and engineering were managed via a Ross Carbonite Ultra 4K PPU core. All screen content was driven by two Disguise GX3 media servers.
The tour’s rigging infrastructure supported 66 motor points in total. This included six Kinesys automated points for moving the front curved LED wall. This automation allowed the production to shift the stage's visual geometry during the performance.
The technical solution for "The Pisces World Tour" successfully integrated complex automation with high-fidelity video and lighting. The use of a 4K camera chain and Disguise media servers ensured consistent visual quality across all arena dates. Adlib’s coordination of the lighting, video, and rigging departments allowed for a streamlined touring operation and a high-impact audience experience.
Credits
Production Crew
Tour Manager - Alex Howell
Production Manager - Will Matthews
Show Design - Mångata Collective
Lighting Operator - Dave Smith
Stage Manager - Rich Cook
Production Rigger - Rik Foreman
Tour Crew
Lighting Crew Chief - Rob Bickerstaff
Lighting Technician - Harry Holme
Lighting Technician - Ash Heritage
Lighting Project Manager - Tim Mason
Automation (EU) - Jamie Hogan
Automation (UK) - Bruce MacLeod / Alex Bratza
Video Crew Chief - John Haggart
Video Director - Nick Whitehead
Racks Engineer - Tim Brennan
LED Technician / Camera Operator - Ewan Miles
LED Technician / Camera Operator - Adrian Moore
LED Technician / Camera Operator - Matt Hopwood
Video Project Manager - Nigel Kippax
Production Crew
Tour Manager
Production Manager
Show Design
Lighting Operator
Stage Manager
Production Rigger
Tour Crew
Lighting Crew Chief
Lighting Technician
Lighting Technician
Lighting Project Manager
Automation (EU)
Automation (UK)
Video Crew Chief
Video Director
Racks Engineer
LED Technician / Camera Operator
LED Technician / Camera Operator
LED Technician / Camera Operator
Video Project Manager
Alex Howell
Will Matthews
Mångata Collective
Dave Smith
Rich Cook
Rik Foreman
Rob Bickerstaff
Harry Holme
Ash Heritage
Tim Mason
Jamie Hogan
Bruce MacLeod / Alex Bratza
John Haggart
Nick Whitehead
Tim Brennan
Ewan Miles
Adrian Moore
Matt Hopwood
Nigel Kippax
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