Sharpy
C61375
Sharpy is a 189W moving beam light with an unprecedented brightness usually achievable only with far greater wattages. Weighing just 16 kg, Sharpy produces a perfectly parallel, laser-like beam with an incredible output of 59,760 lx at 20m (5,100 footcandles at 65 ft). Sharpy is also groundbreaking for the purity of its beam, which is sharply defined and free of any halo or discoloration around the edges. It offers 14 different colors and 17 gobos, allowing you to change the shape of the beam and create an array of spectacular mid-air effects. With its light weight and modest footprint, Sharpy is small enough to be fitted anywhere – on trusses at live and TV events, on stage, in showrooms or conference rooms.
Sharpy is also available in a shiny mirror-finish chrome version, adding glamour to sets while making lights a less invasive presence.
Reviews
“We never thought we'd see a 190W light that we could use in Wembley Arena.”
2010 PLASA Jury
“This is the type of output normally seen with Xenon fixtures, not sub-200W lamps that could pass as carry-on luggage.”
Patrick Dierson, Live Design, February 2011
- 189W Platinum 5R discharge lamp
- Perfectly parallel, laser-like beam, sharply defined and free of any halo
- Unprecedented brightness – comparable to wattages many times higher (59,760 lx at 20m)
- Adjustable beam angle from 0 to 3.8°
- Interchangeable color wheel with 14 fixed colors
- Interchangeable gobo wheel with 17 fixed gobos
- 8-facet rotating prism
- Mechanical dimmer
- Frost Filter
- Rapid and extensive pan and tilt movements
- New, high-performance electronics
- Patented Italian design
- Small, lightweight and easily transported (only 48 cm x 19 Kg)
- Eco-friendly: replaces far larger and more expensive spotlights
- Electronic ballast fitted as standard
- Available in “mirror-finish” chrome version
POWER SUPPLIES
115/230V 50/60 Hz
INPUT POWER
350VA at 230V 50Hz
LAMP SOURCE
Discharge lamp with a short arc burner in a reflector system
- Type: Philips MSD Platinum 5R
- Output Lamp power: 189W
- Colour temperature: 8,000 K
- Luminous flux: 7,950 lm
- Average life: 2,000 h
OPTICS
3-lens HQ optical group (patent pending)
Zoom: from zero to 3.8°
Focus: electronic
Light output at 20 meters (65 feet): 59,760 lux
COLOR SYSTEM
Interchangeable color wheel with 14 colors + open
EFFECTS SECTION
Interchangeable gobo wheel with 17 fixed gobos + open
High speed shake effect
8-facet rotating prism
Frost filter
Mechanical shutter and adjustable speed strobe effect
Mechanical dimmer
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
Max 20 DMX 512 control channels
DMX protocol signal: USITT DMX 512
Display: Graphic LCD backlit b/w Display
Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16 bit
Movement control: vectorial
DMX signal connection: 3 and 5 pole XLR input and output
Software upload through DMX input
BODY
Aluminium structure with die-cast plastic cover.
Two side handles for transportation.
Device locking PAN and TILT mechanisms for transportation and maintenance.
MOVING BODY
Travel:
- PAN = 540° - TILT = 250°
Maximum speeds:
- PAN = 2.45 sec
- TILT = 1.30 sec
Resolution:
- PAN = 2.11° - PAN FINE = 0.008°
- TILT = 0.98° - TILT FINE = 0.004°
Automatic repositioning of PAN and TILT after accidental movement not controlled by control unit.
ELECTRONICS
Long life self-charging buffer battery
Pre-set macros
Function reset from the lighting desk
ON/OFF lamp control from the lighting desk
"AUTOTEST" function from menu
ETHERNET ready
Electronic monitoring with status error
Cooling system monitoring
DMX level monitoring on all channels
Internal data transmission diagnostics
Firmware upgrade with no power
Firmware upload from another fixture
SAFETY DEVICES
Bipolar circuit breaker with thermal protection.
Automatic break in power supply in case of overheating or failed operation of cooling system.
Forced ventilation with axial fans.
WORKING POSITION
Any Working Position
Hanging system: with fast-lock omega clamps (1/4 turn) on the base
CE MARKING
In conformity with the European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE and Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2004/108/CE
ETL
This product is available, on demand, with cETLus Listed Mark, that complies with the UL 1573 and CSA C22.2 No. 166 standards.
WEIGHT
19 Kg (41,8 lbs)
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MSD PLATINUM 5R (8000 K) PHILIPS LAMPSTANDARD code: L10103 |
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OMEGASTANDARD code: 183102/802 for fixing clamps |
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SAFETY CABLEOPTIONAL code: 105041/003 Ø 4mm, lenght 680mm safety cable |
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CLAMPSOPTIONAL code: C21070 48-51mm, max 300 Kg hook for truss |
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HEAT DISSIPATION FILTEROPTIONAL code: C61190 |
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FOAM SHELLOPTIONAL code: F21178 |
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ROXTER-CASEOPTIONAL code: F21200 Roxter-Case for 4 Sharpy (4 foam shells included) |
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Connected I.P. rights:
- 201110263801.3
- CN201130039967.8
- DE 10 2011 113 036.9
- GB1115426.7
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- RCD 1234009
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May 15, 2013
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May 13, 2013
Los Angeles - Clay Paky Sharpys are lighting up country singer Jason Aldean on the Night Train Tour, a musical powerhouse of a show also featuring Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett with location specific appearances by Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and Kelly... read more
May 9, 2013
Los Angeles – American rock bands Three Days Grace and Shinedown are on the road with Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures helping to light up their tour.Three Days Grace and Shinedown are coheadlining a national arena tour, which commenced in February. ... read more
May 8, 2013
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May 7, 2013
Kazakhstan – An impressive range of Clay Paky fixtures, including the Alpha Spot QWO 800s, Sharpys, A.Leda Wash K10 and K20s, and Alpha Profile 800 STs are lighting up the world famous TV show phenomenon - X Factor - as it debuts in... read more
May 6, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA - For the tenth consecutive year, Johannesburg rental company MGG Productions were commissioned by csquare to provide the lighting for the rocking annual Potch Rag festivities held at “Jool Plaas” in Potchefestroom.The Potchefstroom... read more
May 5, 2013
USA – Clay Paky lighting got rave reviews at the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival (UMF) in Miami’s Bayfront Park where they added to the pulsating excitement generated by fans, DJs and electronic musicians under the tent-like Carl Cox Mega... read more
May 2, 2013
The Spiaggia degli Olivi lighthouse, a historic monument on Lake Garda and the symbol of the town of Riva, was turned off about forty years ago.The diving board tower, on top of which the historic lake lighthouse was installed, is found at the end of... read more
May 1, 2013
Peter Barnes really is one of those lighting designers who needs little introduction. Dubbed as ‘the UK’s guru of pop lighting’, Barnes has been lighting shows for nearly forty years; it is safe to say that he knows more than a thing or two... read more
April 27, 2013
This year Clay Paky lights starred at the "Wenn die Musi spielt", an entertainment show centred around pop music which is broadcast live by the German public television network.Fritz Staudinger, lighting director and chief executive officer of BMS... read more
April 24, 2013
MALMÖ, SWEDEN – There is less than one month to go before the start of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest (14, 16 and 18 May), the most prestigious annual event for the European music industry and the most watched live TV broadcast in Europe. The... read more
April 23, 2013
Egypt – Clay Paky’s powerful pure-beam Sharpy luminaires dazzled fans as they enjoyed top-selling Arab singer Amr Diab’s sell-out concert in Cairo.Lighting designer Walid El Hariry specified 66 Sharpys for the show at the 75,000-capacity Cairo... read more
April 20, 2013
USA – Country singer Luke Bryan’s 20-city “Dirt Road Diaries Tour” may have a down-home name, but its lighting inventory includes some pretty cutting-edge equipment, including Clay Paky’s new A.LEDA Wash K10 and K5 LED moving heads provided... read more
April 15, 2013
It is not every day you have to organize an event that will be broadcast worldwide by Italian state television. The opening ceremony of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the Fiemme Valley was an exceptional event, both owing to the exciting... read more
April 4, 2013
USA – LA pop rock band Maroon 5 has begun its Overexposed tour and Clay Paky Sharpys are along for the ride. Maroon 5’s new North American tour is in support of the band’s eponymous studio album released last summer. Since its debut in... read more
March 31, 2013
USA – Respected master of rock, event and TV lighting designer Tom Kenny exercised the powerful pure beams of Clay Paky’s Sharpy fixtures to add razor sharp looks to the dynamic lighting mix on The Who’s mammoth North American tour –... read more
March 30, 2013
UK – World respected and multi-award winning lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe delivered a stunning lighting design for the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary tour using a multifarious super rig of Clay Paky fixtures.Assisted by stalwart Stones... read more
March 27, 2013
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships were first hosted in the Austrian city of Schladming in 1982, and the same resort in Styria was chosen again this year as the venue of the 42nd recurrence of the event. In preparation for the World Ski... read more
March 22, 2013
For the second consecutive year Clay Paky Sharpys made an appearance at the Oscars. A dozen chome-plated Sharpy fixtures backlit legendary singer Shirley Bassey when she crooned the iconic “Goldfinger” theme at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony... read more
March 20, 2013
English indie rock band Bloc Party are currently in the midst of their biggest, most ambitious tour to date. The ‘Four’ Tour completed 2012 in Mexico and, so far, 2013 has taken them across the USA then on to Europe, via Japan. The end of... read more
March 17, 2013
Saudi Arabia – A squadron of Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 700s and Clay Paky Sharpys lit up Jeddah’s Laylati Hall during a celebration to observe International Civil Aviation Day.Egyptian lighting designer Mohammed Gafar created a lighting rig that... read more
March 11, 2013
UK – Olivier and Tony Award winning lighting designer Mark Henderson has chosen to use Clay Paky Sharpys to deliver his exciting ‘concert performance’ lighting for the glittering stage production of The Bodyguard, at the Adelphi Theatre on... read more
March 3, 2013
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures played a major role in concurrent East Coast and West Coast tours for The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s (TSO) winter production, “The Lost Christmas Eve.” Epic Productions supplied the fixtures for the... read more
February 28, 2013
UK - Viva Forever!, the musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls, had its World Premiere in London's West End on 11 December and has the audiences dancing in the aisles and happily humming the whole way home. Cynics may be quick to say this is... read more
February 25, 2013
Malta – An accomplished group of Clay Paky Sharpys, Alpha Beam 300s, Alpha Wash 1200s and Alpha Spot HPE 1200s have provided a rich, intensely lit show at The Bay Music Awards in Malta.Lighting designer Anton Borg Olivier – who has worked on the... read more
February 20, 2013
It is becoming difficult to turn on the TV on a Saturday night and not be treated to a dazzling display of that virtuoso moving light, the Clay Paky Sharpy. Flexible, bright, power and size friendly, their use is limited only by the imagination of... read more
February 19, 2013
UK – A troupe of Clay Paky Sharpys has added high-impact layers to pop princess Cheryl Cole’s visuals-led tour.Lighting designer Peter Barnes – dubbed the UK’s ‘guru of pop lighting’ - specified 14 Sharpys rigged on the back truss on... read more
February 18, 2013
The 2013 Sanremo Music Festival, presented by Fabio Fazio with the help of Luciana Littizzetto, introduced many innovations into the most popular, most talked about and most followed Italian Music Festival. For example, for the first time in the... read more
February 14, 2013
UK – Lighting designer Jonny Gaskell has harnessed the laser-like beam of Clay Paky’s Sharpy fixtures to deliver a high impact, three-dimensional lighting environment for electronic dance music duo Orbital on their UK tour, which culminated with... read more
February 10, 2013
USA – Country music superstar Carrie Underwood continues her Blown Away Tour with a large inventory of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures on hand to accent the video components of the show. The singer’s first worldwide tour is in support of her fourth... read more
January 29, 2013
South Africa – Clay Paky’s lightweight yet powerful Sharpy fixtures have proven just the ticket for a glamorous Spring Ball held in Johannesburg, South Africa.In addition to supplying the entertainment technology Paul Hughes of AVL Productions,... read more
January 23, 2013
UK – A squad of Clay Paky Sharpys proved the must-have gadgets for lighting designer Nick Gray at the latest Bond film premiere party at London’s iconic Tate Modern.Gray, of London-based lighting creator Renegade, specified 24 pure-beam Sharpys... read more
January 17, 2013
Malaysia – Almost 80 Clay Paky fixtures added sparkling star quality to a celebrity film industry celebration in Kuala Lumpur.Lighting designer Siswa ‘Ajun’ Azmi, from Mubari Sound Light Sdn. Bhd. utilised the Clay Paky fixtures to light up the... read more
January 11, 2013
South Africa – A team of cleverly placed Clay Paky Sharpys provided the pure-beam light power for South Africa’s Innibos Festival 2012.Lighting designer Johan Ferreira of Pretoria-based JSF Productions was responsible for lighting for the seventh... read more
January 8, 2013
Denmark – Clay Paky Sharpys have helped Denmark celebrate its finest music with a stunning lighting design for the Danish Music Awards 2012 by Kasper Lange.Lange specified an army of powerful, pure beam Sharpys – known for their small footprint... read more
December 29, 2012
Opened in 1997 by Nelson Mandela, the Multi –Award winning Durban ICC celebrated its 15th birthday anniversary with a Grand Banquet. With 33.000m2 of space available to clients, the Exhibition Centre is the largest flat floor, column-free... read more
December 20, 2012
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are living up to the name of Kelly Clarkson’s Stronger Tour with their punchy performance on the road. “With their very bright concentrated beam and fast effects, the Sharpys hold their own for such a little... read more
December 16, 2012
Albania is today experiencing strong growth in various areas. This is evident from the development of tourism on the coast and in its beautiful historic castles, its enhanced communications network, which connects it today with the rest of Europe,... read more
December 10, 2012
Turkey – Clay Paky Sharpy and Clay Paky Alpha Beam 300 luminaires are being used in one of Turkey’s most internationally renowned superclubs as part of a major reimagining of its lighting and décor.The Sharpys and Alpha Beam 300s were specified... read more
December 8, 2012
Sweden – Respected lighting designer Per Sundin of Sundin Designers has used 170 Clay Paky Sharpys to light a star-studded, concert that celebrates the launch of the newly built, 67,500-capacity Friends Arena, Stockholm.
Shown live on Swedish TV... read more
December 6, 2012
South Africa – An arsenal of Clay Paky Sharpys have helped light up the night sky in Durban this summer for the annual Kwa-Zulu Natal Military Tattoo.Durban rental based company Black Coffee supplied 12 Sharpys – known for their powerful... read more
December 4, 2012
USA – Country rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert kicked off his Hell on Wheels Tour in late September hitting the road with a complement of Clay Paky Sharpys from Digital Console Rental in Nashville.Gilbert has released two albums of his own,... read more
December 2, 2012
Germany, Austria and Switzerland tour 9/27/12-10/24/12 — Canadian rockers Billy Talent celebrated the release of a new album in September by jumping straight into an arena run of Germany and central Europe. Having tested the touring waters on the... read more
November 29, 2012
It’s exciting times in the TV lighting world with the news that Chris Rigby, Gurdip Mahal, Ross Williams and Nick Edwards have joined forces to create Aurora Lighting Associates Ltd. And the expanded company has extended its broadcast lighting... read more
November 26, 2012
France – An array of Clay Paky Sharpys helped global advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi launch the New Directors’ Showcase at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.The Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors'... read more
November 22, 2012
UK – An army of Clay Paky Sharpys were marched in to the National Bowl at Milton Keynes to make Swedish House Mafia’s live spectacular even more dazzling as it was filmed for DVD. Lighting designer Ian Tomlinson - who won the 2011 TPi Award for... read more
November 20, 2012
When country trio Lady Antebellum wrapped the North American leg of its We Own the Night World Tour earlier this summer the band had played to a total of more than one million fans. Two dozen Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures helped light up the successful... read more
November 15, 2012
In one of the biggest comebacks of recent times, the Stone Roses chose to work with renowned Lighting Designer Paul Normandale to design what can only be described as a awe-inspiring light and video show to complement their highly anticipated reunion... read more
November 12, 2012
Clay Paky Sharpys and Alpha Beam 1500s Light Up the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “I’m With You World Tour”
USA – It’s been a long hot summer just about everywhere, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are amping up the heat with their “I’m With You World Tour,” which features Clay Paky Sharpys and Alpha Beam 1500 luminaires.The rock band’s tour began... read more
November 9, 2012
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures made their debut on the Miss Florida USA 2013 pageant, which was televised from Davie’s Bailey Concert Hall on the campus of Broward University. Lighting director Stefan DeWilde chose a complement of Sharpys for... read more
November 7, 2012
Bahrain – Clay Paky Sharpys, Alpha Beam 700 and Alpha Spot HPE 700s have proven to be the right choice for bright beams during the Bahrain Summer festival, where sunshine summer temperatures can reach 48°C.An array of Sharpys, Alpha Beam 700s and... read more
November 5, 2012
Belarus – Jennifer Lopez’s dynamic Dance Again World Tour came alive in Minsk with the help of a super-bright rig of Clay Paky luminaires.Lighting designer Sean Burke’s vision was for a fast-paced lighting show to match Lopez’s dance-inspired... read more
October 26, 2012
Clay Paky was once again present - as it has been for many years - at Miss Italia 2012, the number one Italian beauty contest, where the most beautiful woman in Italy is crowned. The Lighting Director Fausto Carboni used a very diverse mix of 150... read more
October 25, 2012
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures were crazy popular on the “Carnival of Madness” tour, the annual rock extravaganza that played major US cities this summer. Evanescence headlined dates across the country along with Chevelle, Halestorm, New... read more
October 22, 2012
USA – Lighting designer Oscar Dominguez has added Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures to the extensive lighting complement he deploys for NBC’s hit reality talent show, “The Voice.” The series, which is heading into season three, is executive... read more
October 18, 2012
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures showed they are country strong with appearances in the lighting rigs for superstar Kenny Chesney’s Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw and the fan-favorite CMA Music Festival with concerts at... read more
October 17, 2012
Belgium – Pan European AV solutions provider AED Rent has announced it now has a stock of more than 2,500 Clay Paky fixtures. AED Rent, which has headquarters in Willebroek, Belgium but also has offices in the Netherlands, France, Germany and the... read more
October 15, 2012
USA – After taking last summer off, the Dave Matthews Band is back on the road with a North American tour previewing their upcoming album, “Away From The World”. The tour features 16 Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures specified by the band’s... read more
October 12, 2012
South Africa –Clay Paky has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the positive response to its South African product Roadshow. An impressive number of lighting professionals took time out from their busy schedules to attend demonstrations in venues in... read more
October 10, 2012
Australia – Brisbane’s state of the art nightclub The Met has announced its Main Room is ‘astounding’ customers, following the installation of Clay Paky’s super bright, laser-like beam Sharpys. The Met, located in the city’s Fortitude... read more
October 9, 2012
The idea of a six-day track cycling race was conceived in 1875 in Birmingham, England. The event was designed at the time as a "product test" for bicycles. Over the decades, the six-day race has grown from a test into its present form. For instance,... read more
October 4, 2012
Studio Hamburg Newcomer Awards have been presented since 1997. German-language films made by students who are studying film-making at institutions of higher education compete in the Best Production, Best Short Film (Audience Prize), Best Director and... read more
August 28, 2012
After the success of the lively dancing competition, Step Up or Step Out, it was a privilege for Blond Productions to once again be commissioned by their client Endemol South Africa, to supply the lighting, sound, screen and design for the second... read more
August 20, 2012
As a key part of the lighting rig for hip-hop artist Drake’s Club Paradise Tour, Clay Paky Sharpys are proving how heavenly they are to work with. The fixtures have been selected by lighting designer Patrick Dierson for Drake’s European and... read more
August 14, 2012
Clay Paky Sharpys provided spectacular impact at Welsh rock band Lostprophets’ homecoming gig to support of the band’s fifth studio album, Weapons - released in April 2012.
Award winning lighting designer Ian Tomlinson of ADLIB Design, the... read more
August 9, 2012
Thirty-two shows in twenty-two different locations with a total audience of 170,000 people. These are the impressive statistics clocked up by "TUI Feuerwerk der Turnkunst" during its "Best of 25 Years" tour. The most successful show in Europe was not... read more
August 3, 2012
Russia – Italian entertainment lighting manufacturer Clay Paky has congratulated its long-term Russian distribution partner DOKA on 25 years in the business at its annual seminar in Moscow. More than 300 movers and shakers from the Russian... read more
July 30, 2012
Russia – On June 23rd world renowned DJs descended on Moscow for the annual student Prom Night, dramatically lit by more than 100 Clay Paky luminaires. International lighting designer Roman Stolyarov of Moscow-based Arlecchino Group specified 24... read more
July 26, 2012
USA – Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are hitting the road with the North American summer tour of iconic rock band Motley Crue, which is co-headlining tour dates across the country with KISS. A complement of approximately 90 Sharpys have joined the... read more
July 23, 2012
Clay Paky recently sponsored Vegan Fest, a large international exhibition devoted to the eco-friendly and vegan worlds. The event took place in the splendid setting of Palazzo Mediceo di Seravezza, Versilia. It was a gathering for international... read more
July 16, 2012
Belgium – An army of Clay Paky fixtures brightened up kid’s faces across the Benelux as pop sensation K3, kicked of its EYO tour at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp and the Ahoy, Rotterdam. Prolific lighting designer Luc Peumans employed more than 90... read more
July 10, 2012
USA – Environmentally friendly Clay Paky Sharpy met eco-inspired GreenWaves III recently, the third annual event at the University of Central Florida (UCF) that implements environmental and social best practices to promote the need for conscious... read more
July 8, 2012
The Volkswagen Group presented an exclusive preview of its latest models at the first Volkswagen Group Night in China, which was held recently during the "Auto China 2012" exhibition at the Beijing Olympic Swimming Centre. Over 1700 guests turned up... read more
July 6, 2012
USA – Once again Clay Paky lighting fixtures turned out in force for the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), this year at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Show designer and director Stephen Lieberman of SJ Lighting, Inc. chose a large... read more
July 4, 2012
UK – Clay Paky Sharpys have provided the bedrock for a dazzling live video shoot for UK-based drum and base hell-raisers Chase and Status.HSL supplied 24 Sharpy units to long term Chase and Status lighting designer Neil Carson of Enhance Production... read more
July 2, 2012
Norway – Clay Paky Sharpys have dazzled up-for-it crowds across Norway during a series of mammoth ‘We Love the 90s’ concerts. This year, German group Scooter headlined, alongside 90s stalwarts Haddaway, E-Type, and the Vengaboys. LD Philip... read more
June 30, 2012
SOUTH AFRICA - What started off as 100 dancing crews competing across South Africa, came to a finale at the Red Bull Beat Battle, at Bass Line in Johannesburg on 26 May 2012. The live show was recorded for a European television broadcast.AV Unlimited... read more
June 28, 2012
The Netherlands – Dutch super group Within Temptation and it’s lighting designer Pim Elberse are currently proving that Clay Paky Sharpys are de-rigueur when it comes to lighting some of the world’s biggest rock bands.Following it’s hugely... read more
June 25, 2012
South Africa – It took just 12 Clay Paky Sharpys to deliver that all-important, high-impact rock and roll wow factor at the biggest live music event in South Africa - the annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs).Well-respected and prolific... read more
June 22, 2012
The first ever Mayday music festival in history took place on 14 December 1991 in Berlin (Halle Weissensee). The event was organized to help out the GDR radio station DT64 (today MDR Sputnik), which was on the verge of bankruptcy. From this initial... read more
June 18, 2012
Rapper and Singer/Songwriter ‘Example’ has kicked off his first ever arena tour with a stunning lighting system designed by imaginative LD Graham ‘Grum’ Leesmith. Over 100 fixtures have been supplied by Ambersphere Solutions to leading rental... read more
June 15, 2012
MEXICO – Clay Paky Sharpys took centre stage at the recent Espectáculo Conmemorativo, the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, held at Fuerte Guadalupe in Puebla, Mexico. The site was the location of the 1862 battle in which the Mexican army... read more
June 13, 2012
It’s an exciting expansion time for new company Dry Hire Lighting, as they announce a significant purchase of Clay Paky products from exclusive Clay Paky UK distributor Ambersphere Solutions.In anticipation of a busy summer for events across the UK... read more
June 11, 2012
Singapore – American progressive metal band Dream Theater has used Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1500s and Clay Paky Sharpys, supplied by Singapore’s Showtec Communication Pte, to deliver a dramatic light show at the iconic 1700-seater Kallang Theatre... read more
June 7, 2012
UK – Clay Paky Sharpys, sporting Union Jack coverings, shone brightly alongside some of the world’s most famous pop royalty to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The patriotic Sharpys, dressed up in custom made Union Jack jackets,... read more
June 6, 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest recently completed its 57th year, held at The Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan, a brand new multi-purpose indoor arena with a capacity of 23.000 spectators. The Baku Crystal Hall was commissioned by the City of Baku... read more
May 21, 2012
UK – Clay Paky’s world-class lighting fixtures are ‘Dancing on Ice’ at Britain’s biggest arenas this spring as the hit ITV show goes on tour. With skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean headlining, the sixth live UK tour of... read more
May 18, 2012
Rapper and pop singer-songwriter Pitbull, a Billboard Latin Music Award winner, has been playing to packed houses on his PlanetPit World Tour 2012 where Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are in tune with the artist’s unique vibe.The tour recently concluded... read more
May 17, 2012
Siyan, long term customer of Clay Paky has recently increased their investment in Clay Paky products, alongside a brand new purchase of the grandMA2 light, all from Ambersphere Solutions.Nick Valdez, MD of Siyan Limited is clear on the reasons for... read more
May 15, 2012
Philippines– Professional entertainment lighting manufacturer Clay Paky has appointed RMB Lights and Sounds as its distributor in the Philippines. Serving the theatrical and television industry for twelve years, RMB is a wholesale provider of... read more
May 11, 2012
Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures, from Las Vegas-based Morpheus Lights, are giving Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s Wrecking Ball World Tour a look that The Boss’s previous concert performances have never had before. The Wrecking Ball World... read more
May 10, 2012
"Deutschland sucht den Superstar" (DSDS), the German equivalent of "The X Factor", the international talent show franchise, has now reached its ninth year and is attracting great interest as always. Over 35,000 aspiring singers performed in the... read more
May 7, 2012
Bahrain – Festivities are underway as Manama, capital city of Bahrain, celebrates its appointment as Capital of Arab Culture 2012.As part of the festivities the city produced a spectacular opening ceremony, Path of Pearls, which was packed with... read more
May 2, 2012
Entertainment technology rental company Codex is the first Rental Company in Luxembourg to own its own inventory of Clay Paky Sharpys. The largest operations of its kind in the region, Codex conceive and implement technical solutions for public and... read more
April 23, 2012
Pro sports leagues and their fans demand spectacular halftime shows these days, and the 2012 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show was no exception. Lighting designer Otis Howard got some assistance from 30 Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures, which lent their... read more
April 19, 2012
“Panariello non esiste” (Panariello does not exist) is a typical modern TV programme that freely mixes different genres and forges them into a show which is enthralling for both the guests in the studio and the viewers at home.
The director of... read more
April 17, 2012
Al Gurdon, one of the most ‘in demand’ lighting designers in the industry, employed nearly 200 of the most ‘in demand’ moving heads – the Clay Paky Sharpy - for this year’s Brit Awards.
Staged for the second year in succession at... read more
April 12, 2012
Gold was everywhere at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony last month in Hollywood: Gold glitzed from the red carpet, gold Oscars were handed out to lucky winners and gold Sharpy lighting fixtures from Clay Paky helped illuminate the telecast for... read more
April 11, 2012
The 2012 Australia Day celebrations saw production and lighting designer Paul Collison create a glittering cityscape in the centre of Sydney’s Darling Harbour, using a battery of Clay Paky Sharpys.
On 26th January thousands of spectators flocked... read more
April 5, 2012
It was a dream date for Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures and Alpha Profile 700 automated spotlights when they accompanied American pop star Katy Perry on her California Dreams Tour in support of her new “Teenage Dream” album.
Lighting designer Baz... read more
April 2, 2012
The 62nd Italian Song Festival did not disappoint the expectations of those who expected all round entertainment, including impressive stage design, abundant lighting effects and a production designed to exploit all the innovations specifically... read more
March 13, 2012
Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are making their mark on the Evanescence Tour, the world tour by American rock band Evanescence in support of their eponymous third album. After a successful start to the tour in the US last year, the band, with frontwoman... read more
March 5, 2012
“Star Factory,” the hit talent show on Ukrainian television, is shining brighter than ever in its fourth season thanks to a complement of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures. Adapted from the French series, “Star Academy,” the Ukraine version... read more
February 29, 2012
Madonna may have headlined Super Bowl XLVI’s Halftime Show, but Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures made a name for themselves too, helping to light up the stage for the Material Girl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Lighting designer Al Gurdon, of... read more
February 27, 2012
Hollydazzle 2011 was a little more dazzling than usual when Three Rivers Entertainment & Production utilized 20 Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures for the annual event that has become one of the East Coast’s most popular fireworks and lighting... read more
February 17, 2012
With over fourteen million albums sold worldwide, DJ BoBo is, along with Yello, one of the most successful Swiss musicians. The artist impressed his fans at the Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, with his “Dancing Las Vegas” show on the twentieth... read more
February 10, 2012
Clay Paky fixtures lit up the ice and turned on the glamour when production and lighting designer Christien Methot of design one employed a complement of Sharpy and Alpha Spot HPE 1500s on “Caesars Tribute II: A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice,”... read more
January 25, 2012
Co-headlining their first joint U.S. tour, singer-songwriters Gavin DeGraw and David Cook lit up venues from coast to coast with a complement of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures. DeGraw and Cook visited 22 cities together; DeGraw performed songs from his... read more
January 9, 2012
Hip hop kings Jay-Z and Kanye West have teamed on a second, eight-week leg of their Watch The Throne North American tour where Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are playing a key role. The tour, which ends in Vancouver just before Christmas, supports the... read more
January 4, 2012
For all of those parents out there wondering if their teenagers will venture out from their bedrooms for anything other than food or presents this Christmas, the answer is yes, but only briefly.
Justin Bieber will be coming to the UK’s TV screens... read more
December 30, 2011
Atomic Lighting of Lititz, Pennsylvania, the exclusive lighting supplier for the second consecutive year to the Latin Grammy Awards, recently provided the show with 50 Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures.
Latin music’s most prestigious awards telecast, the... read more
December 20, 2011
Kaiser Showtechnik recently purchased Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1500 lights. When first used to illuminate the iconic Augsburg building, the town hall, the Italian company’s moving lights provided proof of their wide performance range.
Managing... read more
December 12, 2011
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood has come to Singapore. The opening of AVALON has been hyped as the most highly anticipated nightclub event in the region and fittingly boasts the largest installation of Clay Paky Sharpy moving beam lights ever... read more
November 28, 2011
Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures are gaining in popularity in the USA with extensive exposure on Simon Cowell’s music talent show The X Factor as well as the recent MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) telecast.
Already one of the most in-demand moving heads on... read more
November 24, 2011
When ARD recently broadcast the boxing match between the current lightweight world champion Marco Huck and the Argentinean Hugo Hernan Garay, the two champs were not the only ones packing “power” at Munich’s Olympia-Eisstadion. Because 16 Clay... read more
November 21, 2011
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have embarked on an epic world tour accompanied by an array of Clay Paky Sharpy lighting fixtures. The tour follows the release of the band’s tenth studio album I’m With You, and is the group’s first outing since the... read more
November 19, 2011
Parasol Advanced Systems of Vancouver, BC, Canada, was stopping traffic with its new KLRTM System (Kinetic Light Ring) during LDI 2011, October 28-30, in Orlando, Florida, at the Clay Paky booth, demonstrated with 12 Clay Paky Sharpys.
With its... read more
November 17, 2011
A large complement of Clay Paky Sharpy moving heads welcomed the start of the pro football season at the “NFL Kick Off 2011 Presented by EA Sports,” the high-energy, pre-game concert which aired live on NBC from the parking lot at Lambeau Field,... read more
October 28, 2011
Clay Paky's ever-popular Sharpy won further acclaim last night following the win of a PLASA Rock Our World Award at a ceremony in Orlando, Florida. The awards were presented at a reception organized by the PLASA association in connection with the... read more
October 26, 2011
When it was time for rock legend Paul McCartney to acquire a new rig for his recent tour of North America, lighting designer Roy Bennett selected over 80 Clay Paky Sharpy narrow-beam spotlights.
Bennett, whose association with McCartney dates back... read more
September 21, 2011
A lighting designer and programmer from Tel Aviv, Israel has been named the winner of Clay Paky’s Win-a-Sharpy competition at the recent PLASA show in London.
Alon Cohen, 41, said it was a ‘huge surprise’ to hear his name called out over the... read more
September 5, 2011
Dublin-based rental firm EQ Lighting recently provided lighting design and equipment for Oxegen’s 8000-capacity Red Bull Electric Ballroom, following an appointment by festival promoters MCD. The lighting rig designed by Rob Jones consisted of 5... read more
July 28, 2011
Tennessee-based rental company Morris Light and Sound Inc. reports that it can't keep its new inventory of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures on the shelves. The company is also doing a brisk business with its grandMA and grandMA light consoles.
"After... read more
July 20, 2011
Delaware, USA-based Main Light Industries Inc. has added Clay Paky Sharpy moving beam lights, Alpha Profile 700, and Alpha Spot HPE 1500 fixtures to its growing inventory of rental equipment.
Main Light, which serves all lighting markets from... read more
July 11, 2011
Renowned Australian lighting designer Rohan Thornton can’t stop grumbling about the Clay Paky Sharpy and the Alpha Spot 1500. “On all productions I now instantly specify sixteen of each model – I would ask for more but that’s all there is... read more
July 6, 2011
Come to the Clay Paky stand at PLASA this year and you could win a new Sharpy.
This year we’re inviting all our visitors to play one of our vintage slot machines for a chance to win a free Clay Paky Sharpy. The slot machines will be in operation... read more
July 4, 2011
Clay Paky’s nimble new narrow beam, the Sharpy, has been given its first airing on Russian television following an appearance on Star Factory, a reality TV talent show broadcast on Russia’s Channel One. Mixing elements of Pop Idol and Big... read more
July 1, 2011
INVITATION! CLAY PAKY UK TOUR: Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon; Tuesday 19th July
Featuring Sharpy, Alpha Profile 700 and Shotlight WashWe are delighted to announce the next date of our Clay Paky UK New Product Tour at the Royal... read more
June 20, 2011
Clay Paky lighting has featured prominently at the world’s largest festival of electronic music held in Miami, Florida.
The 13th Ultra Music Festival drew well over 100,000 techno fans to Miami’s Bicentennial Park in late March, expanding to a... read more
June 17, 2011
Clay Paky’s new spotlight, the Sharpy, has been named Product of the Year by US entertainment technology magazine, Live Design.
The award confirms Sharpy’s popularity as one of the most innovative products to emerge from the industry in recent... read more
June 13, 2011
Clay Paky’s Sharpy spotlights have been used at the 2011 NME awards, appearing in front of some of the best-known names of the indie rock scene. The event was held at London’s Brixton Academy, where Lighting Designer Tim Routledge created the... read more
May 30, 2011
Sharpy, the award-winning, narrow-beamed moving spotlight launched earlier this year is paving the way for exciting new lighting concepts on the Scandinavian television scene. The Norwegian rental company Rubicon has provided NRK with 12 Sharpy units... read more
May 20, 2011
Clay Paky delivered the majority of winning looks with over 300 automated luminaires at the 56th Eurovision Song Contest held in Düsseldorf, Germany on May 10, 12 and 14, 2011. The legendary production continues to grow every year and 2011 was no... read more
May 13, 2011
Clay Paky’s Sharpy spotlights added a touch of Hollywood glitz recently to Sky Movies’ televised coverage of the Oscars. The show, presented by UK film buff Alex Zane, was shot in what appeared to be a Hollywood apartment overlooking LA, while... read more
May 9, 2011
Each year the UK’s Comic Relief appeal seems to go from strength to strength, with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment coming together with a simple plan to ‘do something funny for money’.
So far this year, a staggering... read more
May 2, 2011
Illinois-based Upstaging has purchased a large complement of Clay Paky moving lights from A.C.T Lighting, the distributor of Clay Paky fixtures in North America.
"As with most of our gear, we bought the Clay Paky fixtures because demand for them... read more
April 30, 2011
Use of Clay Paky's new Sharpies aroused great interest at the annual meeting of a German financial services company at the Festhalle Frankfurt.
Lighting designer Marcus Krömer explained why he chose Sharpies: "I needed four spotlights for an... read more
April 15, 2011
Clay Paky’s award-winning new spotlight, the Sharpy, has been given its first airing on Polish television following the broadcast of The Million Drop, a high stakes TV game show in which contestants can win or lose a million in cash.
Broadcast... read more
March 21, 2011
Sharpy, the award-winning, narrow-beamed moving spotlight launched by Clay Paky in January 2011, has already proved a huge success on its first stage performance in the UK.
Weighing just 16kg, the diminutive 189W Sharpy produces a massive parallel... read more
March 7, 2011
New year, new presenter! Iconic children’s TV show Blue Peter this week welcomed the arrival of new co-host Barney Harwood. The 35th permanent presenter, Barney made his entrance on a motorbike, and that wasn’t the only thing making a huge impact... read more
February 14, 2011
INVITATION! CLAY PAKY UK TOUR: Royal Albert Hall London - Wednesday 2nd March
Featuring Sharpy, Alpha Profile 700 and Shotlight Wash
We are delighted to announce the first date of our Clay Paky UK New Product Tour at the Royal Albert Hall London -... read more
