No nonsense stage lighting simplicity is the key when performing on small stages and venues.
Band stage lighting setup.
In this video i demonstrate relatively cheap and easy stage ligh.
Most importantly mix with emotion.
Lighting effects packages are a powerful tool in creating that atmosphere with their ability to set the energy and mood in a venue a stage lighting package can be as simple as a pair of par cans or a wash lighting set which are good choices if you re looking to expand an existing setup or if you just need a bit of accent lighting.
Band lighting takes its shape directly from the music whether it s slow and basic or fast and dynamic.
Listen to the lyrics of the song.
So the lights for the last band should be more exciting overall than the lights for the opening band.
The light show should get more exciting as the night goes on as well.