Crystal Sound relies on GLP

DAS FEST has taken place annually in Karlsruhe at the end of July since 1985, and with more than 250,000 visitors is one of the largest open-air events in Germany.

Well-known artists such as The BossHoss, Silbermond and Die Fantastischen Vier have in the course of time been guests at the ”Mount Klotz“ site. This year musicians and bands such as Rea Garvey, Moop Mama, Wanda, Max Giesinger, Milky Chance and Fettes Brot helped set the place alight.

Crystal Sound were responsible for the technical equipment on the main stage. The full service provider from Karlsruhe covered all areas of event technology and this year added GLP’s GT-1 and impression X4 L to the main stage inventory.

In total 34 GT-1 and 48 X4 L were used in the set up — deployed as backlights on main stage and to provide stage colour. Mark Metz, Crystal Sound’s project manager, said: ”We were looking for lamps that would deliver a constant backlight and were also flexible, reliable and used modern technology. We always know we can rely on GLP.”

Unlike other major German festivals the organisers of DAS FEST aim to address all segments of the population, regardless of age and income, by offering a colourful and varied family programme for music lovers. This gives them the option of visiting the culture stage, the DJ stage or attending the “Klassikfrühstück” (classical breakfast) on Sunday morning. Even charities have the opportunity to benefit. GLP (German Light Products) presented Förderverein für krebskranke Kinder e.V. Karlsruhe Stelzenmännchen (the Foundation for Children with Cancer in Karlsruhe) with two large Airdomes available to attract attention and to serve as a focal point.