Schlagerfestival 2021: a beautiful 15th festive edition

The Schlagerfestival is an annual popular music festival in the Trixxo Arena in Hasselt. There are mainly Dutch schlager singers performing with sing-along classics and popular life songs. It started in 2006 and so this 15th festival at the end of October 2021 was an anniversary edition for many to look forward to.

Challenge

The mecca of the schlagers is always one big folk festival with tens of thousands of fans of all ages and from all corners of Flanders and the Netherlands. PWL has been present several times and this time also received a nice invitation from PSE Belgium for the Schlagerfestival. To dance the polonaise during Willy Sommers, Jan Smit or The Romeos? No, but to take on the set and stage design and to lead the programming of light and video in the right direction. For this gala edition, a step was taken up a notch with a central stage with the large live band underneath and with numerous walkways to all corners of the venue.

Result

We installed a large LED video cube of 7x7m above the stage and some smaller cubes of 2x2m in the hall so that no one had to miss a glimpse of the stars. Masses of confetti and fireworks provided extra spectacle. With a sophisticated lighting, we ensured that every song came into its own. Menno Broere was present as video content artist, Jo Segers signed for the mood board, Katleen Selleslagh and Toon Raskin as video programmers and Jeroen Opsteyn and Werner Dries were responsible for the light programming. It was also nice that we could count on our buddies from PRG Belgium and PIXELSCREEN.eu. That mix created a unique, mega cozy atmosphere. PWL always put all performing artists and dancers in the spotlight. The audience sang along loud and enthusiastically swung the napkins around. The show had been postponed a year earlier due to corona and for the first time since the lockdown of 13 March 2020, a large audience was present again. And whether that felt good for everyone! So it was another direct hit and we are already looking forward to next year to join in again.

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Jo Segers Jo has been working at Painting with Light as a designer for three years. He usually makes a rough sketch of his initial ideas for a new concept. Pretty old school, right? He translates these sketches into a digital sketch that serves as a basis for a 3D model he uses to make digital animations for the project. He rather enjoys communicating with the client about the designs, and he also looks after installation programming on some of the projects (usually with Céline). He loves the variety of his work. Each project has its own action plan, and this is different every time. He’s got a great anecdote featuring a colleague and a folding chair, but he’s keeping it a secret. That’s right, he’s very discreet too. As far as projects go, he has good memories of the 2019 Niels Destadsbader concert in the Sportpaleis. Not just because it was the first Sportpaleis show he was closely involved in, but also because of the great atmosphere.
Arthur Claesen Arthur Claesen has been working at Painting with Light for 4 years now and is a real jack-of-all-trades, or as he so beautifully describes it: an all-round wizard. And that is completely justified if you take on the role of visual designer one project, the other digital media operator and the next project manager. Whether it's light or video, it actually feels at home in all PWL areas. And that's not surprising. Because every day is different and the variety of projects he gets to work on, make it so exciting for him. The best thing about the job is the special vibes and thrills of the sector. He describes himself as a calm person, stress resistant and helpful. Characteristics that are of course very useful on the road. Which project will he always remember? The Studio 100 musical '40-'45 for which he both produced content and did video programming. “It was an unprecedented and groundbreaking concept, so there were quite a few hurdles to overcome. But all's well that ends well!"
Katleen Selleslagh Katleen has been a video programmer and operator at Painting with Light for more than 10 years. According to colleagues, she is blessed with an extraordinarily sharp eye, and she is precise, solution-oriented, and persistent. She loves the challenge of new projects, and the energy from the audience during live shows. Among the many interesting projects, Throwback stands out in particular. Long days, it’s true, but the atmosphere at shows is amazing. The ‘old’ K3 farewell tour is still fresh in her memory. Katleen at the top!
Toon Raskin Toon studied multimedia and communication technology at the Erasmushogeschool in Brussels and completed a successful internship at Painting with Light. As soon as he got his diploma, he could start work as a video and media server specialist. He is often on the road for shows, to look after video productions for LED screens or projections. When he does make it to his office chair, he likes to devise and develop virtual live shows. He is always open to learning new things, and he likes to think in terms of solutions. His moment of glory so far was during his internship when he immediately went along to the ultimate city of light Paris for a rollercoaster project. The amusement park was closed, it was snowing and Toon and the PWL team worked up a sweat. Cool!
Werner Dries Light has almost no secrets left for Werner - he has been an operating designer for 30 years. Or should it be designing operator? Whatever is on his schedule, he reckons every working day looks good. Even more so if television work is involved, as that is where he excels, according to his colleagues. Is there a show horse hiding inside him perhaps? He cites creativity and diversity as the nicest aspects of his work. He would describe himself as experienced (that’s lucky, so would we), cheerful, and professional. He loves all kinds of projects, because in his own words: “I love my job”.
Jeroen Opsteyn Jeroen is a busy man, who has been giving his all as a light programmer and designer at Painting with Light for the last 6 years. Every day, he tries to come up with a new show in a creative way. He really is an ambiance creator who is quick and adept at programming shows. He enjoys the satisfaction of seeing everything come together during the first show after an intense start-up, and the positive reactions from the audience. As a loyal team player, giving away house secrets is not his thing: after all, what happens on tour ... He has particularly find memories of The Bodyguard, his first ‘big’ musical project at Painting with Light. It cost him six weeks of blood, sweat, and tears, but the result was a definite hit.
Luc Peumans As a child, Luc was already fascinated by light and technology, which inspired him to study engineering alongside his musical hobbies. His passion for light took off when he became a member of the Symbolica dance theatre. During his studies, he gained his first work experience as a light technician, designer and operator for national and international concerts and shows. This was the seed for the establishment of Painting with Light in 1999. Luc is a creative perfectionist who will never shy away from a challenge. He cherishes time with his two children Sam and Bo, and he also likes being on a golf course. He cites the “Clouseau in het Lang” concert from 2005 and the 2018 musical project ‘40-‘45 as memorable challenges, that succeeded thanks to groundbreaking and enthusiastic teamwork. Should we even mention that he is proud as punch of his team?

Year 2021

Shows

Concerts & arena shows

Services

Team

Jo Segers Jo has been working at Painting with Light as a designer for three years. He usually makes a rough sketch of his initial ideas for a new concept. Pretty old school, right? He translates these sketches into a digital sketch that serves as a basis for a 3D model he uses to make digital animations for the project. He rather enjoys communicating with the client about the designs, and he also looks after installation programming on some of the projects (usually with Céline). He loves the variety of his work. Each project has its own action plan, and this is different every time. He’s got a great anecdote featuring a colleague and a folding chair, but he’s keeping it a secret. That’s right, he’s very discreet too. As far as projects go, he has good memories of the 2019 Niels Destadsbader concert in the Sportpaleis. Not just because it was the first Sportpaleis show he was closely involved in, but also because of the great atmosphere.
Arthur Claesen Arthur Claesen has been working at Painting with Light for 4 years now and is a real jack-of-all-trades, or as he so beautifully describes it: an all-round wizard. And that is completely justified if you take on the role of visual designer one project, the other digital media operator and the next project manager. Whether it's light or video, it actually feels at home in all PWL areas. And that's not surprising. Because every day is different and the variety of projects he gets to work on, make it so exciting for him. The best thing about the job is the special vibes and thrills of the sector. He describes himself as a calm person, stress resistant and helpful. Characteristics that are of course very useful on the road. Which project will he always remember? The Studio 100 musical '40-'45 for which he both produced content and did video programming. “It was an unprecedented and groundbreaking concept, so there were quite a few hurdles to overcome. But all's well that ends well!"
Katleen Selleslagh Katleen has been a video programmer and operator at Painting with Light for more than 10 years. According to colleagues, she is blessed with an extraordinarily sharp eye, and she is precise, solution-oriented, and persistent. She loves the challenge of new projects, and the energy from the audience during live shows. Among the many interesting projects, Throwback stands out in particular. Long days, it’s true, but the atmosphere at shows is amazing. The ‘old’ K3 farewell tour is still fresh in her memory. Katleen at the top!
Toon Raskin Toon studied multimedia and communication technology at the Erasmushogeschool in Brussels and completed a successful internship at Painting with Light. As soon as he got his diploma, he could start work as a video and media server specialist. He is often on the road for shows, to look after video productions for LED screens or projections. When he does make it to his office chair, he likes to devise and develop virtual live shows. He is always open to learning new things, and he likes to think in terms of solutions. His moment of glory so far was during his internship when he immediately went along to the ultimate city of light Paris for a rollercoaster project. The amusement park was closed, it was snowing and Toon and the PWL team worked up a sweat. Cool!
Werner Dries Light has almost no secrets left for Werner - he has been an operating designer for 30 years. Or should it be designing operator? Whatever is on his schedule, he reckons every working day looks good. Even more so if television work is involved, as that is where he excels, according to his colleagues. Is there a show horse hiding inside him perhaps? He cites creativity and diversity as the nicest aspects of his work. He would describe himself as experienced (that’s lucky, so would we), cheerful, and professional. He loves all kinds of projects, because in his own words: “I love my job”.
Jeroen Opsteyn Jeroen is a busy man, who has been giving his all as a light programmer and designer at Painting with Light for the last 6 years. Every day, he tries to come up with a new show in a creative way. He really is an ambiance creator who is quick and adept at programming shows. He enjoys the satisfaction of seeing everything come together during the first show after an intense start-up, and the positive reactions from the audience. As a loyal team player, giving away house secrets is not his thing: after all, what happens on tour ... He has particularly find memories of The Bodyguard, his first ‘big’ musical project at Painting with Light. It cost him six weeks of blood, sweat, and tears, but the result was a definite hit.
Luc Peumans As a child, Luc was already fascinated by light and technology, which inspired him to study engineering alongside his musical hobbies. His passion for light took off when he became a member of the Symbolica dance theatre. During his studies, he gained his first work experience as a light technician, designer and operator for national and international concerts and shows. This was the seed for the establishment of Painting with Light in 1999. Luc is a creative perfectionist who will never shy away from a challenge. He cherishes time with his two children Sam and Bo, and he also likes being on a golf course. He cites the “Clouseau in het Lang” concert from 2005 and the 2018 musical project ‘40-‘45 as memorable challenges, that succeeded thanks to groundbreaking and enthusiastic teamwork. Should we even mention that he is proud as punch of his team?

Year 2021

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