NASHVILLE — It’s not the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but LD Jay Waddell’s design for The Band Perry’s recent shows involved carts and pods of video and lighting gear that were rolled into position in less than 12 minutes. Bandit Lites supplied Bandit 5x5s, Clay Paky Sharpys, Martin MAC Auras and Vipers.

NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites is on the road bringing the elaborate performances of the circus to stages across the country with Cirque Musica. The stage and arena production blends all the wonders under the big top, including acrobats, violinists in flight, and tight-rope walkers with symphonic renditions of classical and pop music.

NASHVILLE– Bandit Lites helped pull off Music City’s Fourth of July Celebration. Striking Matches, Keb’Mo’ and The Band Perry took the stage before more than 26,000 firework shells erupted over the Nashville skyline. LD Chris Lisle played off the look of the bridges directly behind and adjacent to the outdoor stage. The new GLP X4S fixtures lined the main arch upstage center and two half arches on either side, while the downstage portion of the rig included three more horizontal arches to create a cohesive design.

NEW YORK CITY – Kings of Leon, Pretty Lights, Feist and The Avett Brothers took the stage under a Bandit Lites rig at New York City’s annual Governor’s Ball festival to entertain fans who braved the rain and subsequent mud in their quest to rock.

MANCHESTER, TN –  Bandit Lites was more than ready when more than 80,000 music fans poured into the 700 acre site known as “The Farm” for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, an event Rolling Stone magazine has referred to as one of the “50 Events that Changed Rock and Roll.”  The four-day music festival offers more than 150 acts on many stages. Bandit Lites has provided the lighting for Bonnaroo since its inception 12 years ago, working with many of the individual designers to meet their needs at the event within the framework of a festival system.

KNOXVILLE, TN – On the second week of May, thousands of students walked across an iridescent stage to receive the culmination of hard work: a degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Bandit Lites, a longtime supporter of the university, provided the lighting.

KNOXVILLE, TN – More than 600 business and community leaders gathered May 3 to celebrate the best in businesses for the ninth annual Pinnacle Business Awards Gala. Bandit Lites provided the equipment, while LD Will Twork created an elegant atmosphere for the different lighting needs of the night, including a reception, silent auction and a martini bar carved from a block of ice.

NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites aided LD Ed White and production manager Ian Cattle of Black and White Live Ltd. in creating two Easter-related services for Passion City Church. The challenge was making the rig suitable for two different shows: the Friday night service in the dark, and the Sunday morning service in daylight.

NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites was part of a private event at the home of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy. Bandit converted the basement ballroom into a mystical environment for a select group of dignitaries who were treated to an intimate musical performance by country music super group, Lady Antebellum.

NASHVILLE — Bandit Lites launched its new e-commerce website, BanditBuys.com, which features used and new gear for sale, including lamps, fixtures, consoles, effects and foggers. Special deals will also be available in addition to social media discounts. All equipment gets tested by Bandit’s technical staff, and shipping is available both domestically and internationally.

NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites is on the road for the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, which kicked off earlier this year. The tour of Christian music draws audiences of up to 20,000 due to its simple $10 charge at the door. This affected the stage design, where a somewhat ‘in the round’ approach was called for.