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NEWS 
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Knight Of Illumination Awards 
Delighted to have won a Knight of Illumination Award
for the 2019 Hozier: Wasteland, Baby! Tour. 
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The Awards Ceremony was held at The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas but unfortunately I couldn't be present due to having a show in New York that night, so thank you to Martin Kelly from ChristieLites who accepted the award on my behalf. 
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I was delighted to also be nominated for a second award that night for my Co Design alongside Nick Whitehouse/Cosmo Wilson for our Aerosmith : Dueces Are Wild Las Vegas Residency which is currently running at The Park MGM. 
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Congratulations to all the nominees and recipients on the night
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Updated Showreel 
 Hozier - Wasteland Baby Tour
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I was tasked with providing a full production design concept for the on going world tour by Irish singer/songwriter Hozier. 
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After a couple of years away from the touring circuit, this Irish phenomenon returned with his new EP, Nina Cried Power and a full album entitled Wasteland Baby. 
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I designed a full drape system and concept based upon conversation with the band and artist that had to fill theatres up to 5000 capacity but still fit into one truck. 
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The result was a delicate balance of drapes and subtle lighting to accent the music on stage. 
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The tour has built through festivals and outdoor performances 
and will culminate in 2 sold out shows at the 3 Arena in Dublin in Dec 2019.  
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 Aerosmith - Las Vegas 
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I was delighted to be asked to come on board by long-time collaborators Fireplay to co Design lighting for Aerosmiths Deuces are Wild, Las Vegas residency. 
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The show is a spectacular romp through the extensive back catalogue of the biggest American Rock N Roll band of all time. 
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Working closely with Fireplay and the creative director Amy Tinkam, we created a multi layered feast of light that reinforces the old traditions of Aerosmith shows and also brings a host of new elements to the table. 
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The show is running through Summer 2020 currently at The Park MGM in Las Vegas and is being operated by the industry legend that is Cosmo Wilson.  
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 The Killers - Wonderful Wonderful Tour
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Delighted as always to be brought back on board with long-time clients The Killers for their latest World Tour in support of their latest album Wonderful Wonderful. 
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The tour began in club shows and proceeded through an Arena spectacular and wrapped up in stadiums after 135 shows all around the world. 
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Gavin James 
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Craorag Design is delighted to be working with new artists such as irish singer/songwriter Gavin James for the album cycle for his album 'Bitter Pill' which included a sell out show at the 12,500 capacity 3 Arena in Dublin which was captured for a recent music Video 
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The Killers 2016
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Throughout the year whilst recording their upcoming new album The Killers have been performing some one off shows at various venues throughout The US, Canada and Mexico. 
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One particular highlight was the grand opening of the T Mobile Arena in the bands hometown of Las Vegas which also allowed for the creation of some new custom set pieces. 
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The show was captured by photographer Erik Kabik who shares his images and words here. 
The Corrs - White Light Tour 2016 
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After a chance meeting at the Royal Variety Performance in 2015, Craorag were asked to come on board as Production and Lighting Designer for the first tour in 10 years by Irish group The Corrs. This included the creation of custom drapes and set pieces and the commisioning of video content for the dates throughout the UK and Europe which culminated in a large outdoor performance in the Titanic Quarter in Blefast. 
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Video footage is up on the Home Page 
Guitar Hero Live!! 
 
I have been working in secret since October of last year on an 
exciting new project shoot. I can now reveal the project is the 
soon to be released Guitar Hero Live video game. 
This is the first music video game to make use of filmed footage in place of computer graphic content. 
We filmed in various locations to complete principal photography for Pulse Films and Freestyle Games. 
 
More to follow on this project as details are announced.  
 
See the videos below for the reveal trailer and gameplay trailer. 
Brandon Flowers -  Desired Effect Promo Tour 
 
I am back on the road with Brandon Flowers for the promo tour
for the launch of his new single 'Can't Deny My Love' from his upcoming 2nd solo album 'The Desired Effect'. Starting with shows in Mexico followed by New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco including this performance on 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' 
Darling - Sugar Club, Dublin 
 
I was delighted to be asked recently to design lighting and 
video content for an EP launch by up & coming Dublin band, 
Darling. Please see the link for photos via TheThinAir.net
Clay Paky Press Piece 
 
Here is a link to the recent industry press piece by Clay Paky Lighting 
on the use of their products in the Killers summer festival tour. 
Wyvern Lingo 
 
Coruscate Lighting Design were recently  asked to provide a simple yet effective lighting design for the launch of "The Widow Knows" by upcoming Irish Trio, Wyvern Lingo.  
The show took place in Dublin's Smock Alley Theatre in an intimate 3 sided audience configuration with the band performing on the 
centre floor of the theatre as apposed to a traditional end on stage. 
 
6 x Pixeline Battens to light the bare stone wall of the theatre and 6 x Robe Spots to light the band were added to the in house traditional theatre rig and the small package achieved some great results, even getting some nice mentions in numerous reviews.
 
Look out for more from this exciting new Irish 
act in the near future.
Hozier
 
Coruscate was delighted to be asked to cover some shows for up and coming Irish artist Hozier as part of his promo tour which included dates in
London, Amsterdam, Cologne and Hamburg as well as a one off performance at the iTunes Festival that was broadcast worldwide online.
 
Coruscate will also be looking after Hozier's upcoming two-night engagement at New York's Irving Plaza before the regular tour LD returns from his prior commitment.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
More Killers ?? 
 
 
With the new year came more new Killers dates as the 
demand continued with some one off shows including 
the Final Four Basketball Concert series in Dallas. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As well as dates in Canada, The US and Europe with shows ranging from 500 capacity clubs to 90,000 capacity festival dates culminating in Belfast in August which featured multiple designs throughout the year. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Photo Credit (Last 2 Photos) - Tina Micheals 
X Factor, MTV World Stage & MTV EMA's 
 
Coruscate Lighting Design were delighted to be 
part of The Killers performances at the recent 
MTV Music Awards in Amsterdam and the 
X Factor television show final in London's
Wembley Arena.  I provided lighting and creative 
design services in conjunction with Killers Art Director 
Warren Fu and the TV design crews for all 3 shows. 
 
Baz Halpin and Tom Kenny - MTV Awards 
Eugene O Connor and Nick Malbon - MTV World Stage 
Tim Gething & Dave Davey - X Factor Final 
 
In addition i was also involved with creating the stage and
lighting looks for  TV performances at 
The Jools Holland Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Ellen as 
well as a one off stage set and lighting rig for a "Direct Hits" show 
at Hammersmith Apollo in London. 
 
The Killers tour has now come to an end after 19 months and I move on to some other projects. I look forward to doing it again somewhere down the line when the band regroup for the next album or tour. 
Photoreel
 
Please feel free to take a look 
at my new photoreel of recent work
Showreel 
 
Please feel free to take a look 
at my new showreel of recent work
Life Is Beautiful 
 
I was delighted to be asked by Another Planet Entertainment to lighting design the 3 main stages at the inagural Life is Beautiful in downtown Las Vegas which took place over the last weekend in October and featured performances from The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Beck, Vampire Weekend, Empire of The Sun, Passion Pit and many others across the Downtown, Huntridge and Ambassador Stages. 
 
The Festival was a great success and will hopefully become a staple 
of the season with its unique blend of music, street art and culinary wares as well as the great location proving a great hit with the audience. 
The Killers - Wembley Song
 
Here is the video for the special 
"Wembley Song" written 
specially for the recent show at
Wembley Stadium. 
 
Lighting, Video and Set Design by Steven Douglas 
The Killers - Wembley Stadium 
 
Coruscate Lighting Design provided 
Lighting, Lasers, Video and Set Design 
in addition to TV Lighting for The Killers
recent show at Londons Wembley Stadium with
the inclusion of some one off set pieces specially 
created for the event. 
Abrams Artist Agency 
 
I am delighted to announce that i have been signed  by the 
Abrams Artist Agency in LA, who will now act as my representatives.
I look forward to working with them on many future projects . 
Jonas Brothers 
 
During a break in Killers touring. I headed off to Chicago to  act as Associate 
Lighting Designer on behalf of Lighting Designer Nick Whitehouse to handle 
the implementation of the new lighting design on the new Jonas Brothers 
comeback tour.
 
After 4 days of programming in rehearsals and an opening night show in Chicago
the tour is now out on the road under the helm of operator Keith Hoagland
of CKP Lighting and is playing amphitheatres across the US and Canada
for the remainder of the summer.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Case Story about the Killers Tour on Martin.com 

There are a couple of features on PLSN re the Current Killers Battleborn Tour (Click on the links below) 

The Killers - Lighting & Sound Magazine 

 

There is a comprehensive report on the current Battleborn tour in this months 

L&SI Magazine



See the press section for a link to the digital magazine 

Get Back -The Story of The Beatles



The first full length promo for the show has been completed and can be seen here. Lighting and creative design by Coruscate Lighting Design. 

The show will embark on an nationwide tour of Ireland in May/June before moving further afield. 

​The Killers Continue

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After completing the Australian touring festival, Big Day Out. The Killers Battleborn Tour has embarked on its European leg. European dates will run until Mid March before the tour heads to South America.

Watch The Throne Wins Laser Award 

 

The recent Watch The Throne Tour, starring Jay Z and Kanye West, has taken the "Best Stage Show" prize at the ILDA Awards. The tour’s laser design was recognised at the awards, with programming and operation by Lighting Director Steven Douglas and Lighting Designer Nick Whitehouse, along with Kanye West LD, John McGuire and the great folks at Lightwave International Dave Fonner, George Dunn & George Dodsworth ,who accepted the award.





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