Dance Routine on the Blue Cruise Ships
Annually, the much-anticipated Hamburg Cruise Days takes place every two years, and this year marked its eighth instalment from August 19 to 21. The maritime cultural event, held in the city of Hamburg, is famed for transformation through light, particularly with Blue Port Hamburg. This year, light artist Michael Batz embellished the city with a blue glow, evoking the hues of the sea and sky.
Two cruise liners, the AIDAprima and the MSC Magnifica, offered an interactive experience, featuring in an artistic multimedia production. A spectacle of light, drones, and music fashioned an enchanting rendezvous between the Elbphilharmonie and Landungsbruch. This ethereal display of dancing light was precisely the result of Flo Erdmann's lighting design on behalf of JP SPACES.
Innovative technology emerged as the crux of the design, with 48 Elation Professional's ultra-bright Proteus Excalibur beamlights utilized in the production. Positioned in two concentric circles, these weatherproof searchlights cast an eye-catching light sculpture over the picturesque backdrop of Hamburg Harbour, bathed in blue.
For Erdmann, the Proteus Excalibur's extraordinary output of up to 200,000 lux at 20 meters, alongside its 260mm optic enabling a 0.8° beam, made it unparalleled in its performance class. Proving adaptable to challenging weather conditions, such as those in Hamburg, the Proteus Excalibur proved a versatile and indispensable tool for large-scale productions like the Hamburg Cruise Days.
JP SPACES assumed project management responsibilities, overseeing elements such as project coordination, direction, and budget management, in addition to parts of the conceptualisation and technical execution of the event. The Hamburg Cruise Days 2022 broke new ground in using innovative lighting technologies to generate immersive, otherworldly experiences for visitors and cruisers alike.
- The Hamburg Cruise Days, known for its outdoor-living display, take place every two years, showcasing a fusion of fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden elements.
- During the events, dining experiences often transform into unique social media sensations, capturing the attention of celebrities worldwide.
- In the realm of entertainment, movies-and-tv productions inspired by such events often find their way into pop-culture discourse, weaving stories around adventure-travel and cultural-travel tales.
- Budget-travel enthusiasts might find themselves planning trips around these maritime cultural events, seeking a blend of pop-culture exploration and general-news updates.
- However, crime-and-justice issues, such as car-accidents or even fires during the events, are unwanted incidents that can alter the narrative of these otherwise captivating festivities.
- The use of electric-vehicles in such large-scale events serves a dual purpose, reducing emissions while providing innovative and unique transit options for attendees.
- Car-maintenance before, during, and after these events becomes crucial to ensure a smooth running of operations, especially with the increase in car traffic and the need for car-accident prevention measures.
- Meanwhile, social-media platforms buzz with live updates, photos, and videos from the events, offering a virtual experience for those unable to attend in person.
- In the midst of all this, one might stumble upon discussions about sci-fi-and-fantasy books or theories, sparked by the ethereal and immersive experiences created by light artists like Michael Batz.
- As for Erdmann, he was thrilled with theadaptability and outstanding performance of the Proteus Excalibur beamlights, a testament to their value in large-scale productions like the Hamburg Cruise Days.
- The integration of these technologies promises to revolutionize future events, providing visitors with unforgettable and captivating experiences that will resonate long after the lights fade.
- From light artists to cruise liners, the Hamburg Cruise Days offer a fascinating intersection of lifestyle, technology, and culture, making each event a much-anticipated event in the global calendar.
