Koen van Elderen is a lighting designer, programmer and operator from the Netherlands, known for his work at AMF, Untold in Romania or Intents Festival and touring with artists Nicky Romero or Steve Angello.

In Episode #1, I talked to Koen about his career, his philosophy and his advice for new faces in this industry.
In the last 7 years, he became one of the top-players in the industry. Koen also operates all of his shows. “Not everyone wants to be an operator!”, he tells me, referring to long hours and working at night.

Our conversation took place before the beginning of “Madness Resurrection” by Musical Madness at ArenaNow in Cologne. ArenaNow was founded in 2020 due to the pandemic - as an approved solution - they provide a safe environment for over 2.500 people to enjoy music, comedy and more.

For this event, Koen was the 1st Operator controlling Lights and Lasers for D-Block & S-te-Fan, Sub Zero Project, Phuture Noize and Aftershock.

Thank you for answering the questions!

| CUE Magazin 2020
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Magazin für Licht und Medien.
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CUE - What is it?
It's an online magazine and video format to find out more about the people who make those great light and media shows that are so popular today. CUE goes beyond a live experience.

CUE - For who is it?
If you enjoy an events light and media show, it's definitely for you!

CUE - What is the goal and why is it so important?
It's important because Light is a form of Art that is experienced in the moment and simply cannot be sold as a copy, for people to enjoy it over and over again. That means that generally people love the Show but never heard of the people that make it.

CUE - What is the goal and how can CUEpower help make a positive impact to those affected?
01 The goal is to show how much work, determination and creativity goes into the shows.
02 Position the people behind light as artists next to the musical artists to leverage their positions through a public visibility to increase the value of their work.
03 Have their work recognised and inspire others to become a lighting designer, programmer or operator. Present the Jobs and make them more attractive to new people.

| CUE Magazin 2020
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Magazin für Licht und Medien.


Sound in this Video:
01 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Sub Zero Project Bootleg) (Edit)
02 FTS - Showtek
03 Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space (Sub Zero Project Remix)
04 Sub Zero Project - The Silence (Of My Sins)
05 Darkest Hour (The Clock) - D-Block
& S-te-Fan & Sub Zero Project
06 Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space (Sub Zero Project Remix)
07 Drop Em Down - D Sturb & Malice /
Patient Zero - Sub Zero Project
08 (...) 09(...) 10(...)


Bildnachweise:

(01:34) Foto 01a Bildquelle [[ Ссылка ]]: “Sub Zero Project ( Full set ) @ MADNESS | Resurrection - Lanxess Arena 04.09.20” von Lumina2401 - Längenkürzungen vom Original, veränderte Reihenfolge, Standbilder formatiert

(03:14) Foto 01 Bildquelle [[ Ссылка ]]: “MAC Viper Performance” von Martin

(03:24) Foto 02 Bildquelle [[ Ссылка ]]: “BMFL Spot” von ROBE

(03:24) Foto 03 Bildquelle [[ Ссылка ]]: “Scenius Profile C61505” von Clay Paky

(06:48) Foto 04 Bildquelle [[ Ссылка ]]: “Depence² | Andrea Berg MOSAIK-Live Arena Tour” von Syncronorm GmbH - Längenkürzungen vom Original

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