When The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience hits the stage in New Zealand, it's not just the music that roars—it's the lighting. With the help of Chauvet & ChamSys, they take pride in crafting bold, dynamic lighting designs that elevate every performance, immersing audiences in the heart of Bruce's legendary energy. Every flash, wash, spot and beam in these shows is made possible by a powerful arsenal of Chauvet fixtures, all controlled via a full ChamSys & Genetix ecosystem.
From the moment the house lights drop to the huge final encore, the lighting plays a critical role in shaping the story. Whether it’s the driving rhythms of “Born to Run” or the emotional intimacy of “The River,” they use light to match the intensity and tone of the music. The Boss rig is designed not just to illuminate, but to amplify the performance—creating moods, highlighting solos, and energizing the crowd.
The Fixtures That Make It Happen
Each fixture in the lighting rig is chosen with intent and precision. Here's a breakdown of what is being used:
The workhorse of our intelligent beam work, the Maverick Force S Spot delivers rapid movement, crisp gobos, and bright, consistent output. From spotlighting the frontman to generating high-energy aerials during climactic solos, these spots give us speed and flexibility to match the show’s dynamic pace.
Thego-to for lush, immersive stage color, the Rogue R2X Wash fills any size space with deep saturation and smooth transitions. These fixtures wash the entire band in vibrant light, while also adapting on the fly to slower, more emotional numbers with subtle, dialed-back tones.
Compact but powerful, these pars are the unsung sidefill heroes of our setup. They provide consistent base light for musicians, instruments, and stage decor, filling in the visual gaps without drawing too much attention to themselves.
Tucked behind the drum riser, these fixtures are a bit of a secret weapon. The Intimidator 375Z gives powerful backlight punch and dynamic zoom control, perfect for backlighting drums and blasting silhouettes forward into the haze.
When it’s time to ignite the crowd, our Shockers and Sabers do exactly that. Whether synced with snare hits or deployed in audience sweeps during high-octane choruses, these fixtures bring that iconic stadium feel to every venue.
All driven by a ChamSys control environment
A lighting rig like this demands precise timing and fluid control. That’s where the full ChamSys control system comes in. From cue stacking to live triggering, they program every nuance to align perfectly with the band’s flow, ensuring that lighting doesn’t just follow the music—it becomes part of it. To provide the tie from control to actuation, a complete Genetix network is used to make sure all communications are reliable and with full redundancy for complete peace of mind.
Creating a True Bruce Springsteen Experience
With the combination of Chauvet & ChamSys don’t just light shows—you build experiences. With Chauvet's world-class lighting tools and the flexibility of Chamsys programming, the team are able to create a concert atmosphere that’s worthy of The Boss himself. These shows aren’t just watched—they’re felt—in every flash, fade, and sweeping beam....proof that lighting, when done right, just becomes part of the performance.