The Cue Group has invested in the latest lighting technology from premium manufacturer Claypaky at its Berlin branch, operated by PAM events Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH. By adding the Arolla Aqua S-LT and Arolla Aqua M-LT to its rental inventory, the event services provider further strengthens its portfolio of professional profile fixtures. Both luminaires feature an IP66 rating, making them equally suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, and are available for rental immediately.
The new fixtures were deployed immediately after delivery across two vastly different productions. Their first assignment was a major high-end corporate conference in Berlin, where precise beam control and the four-plane framing system proved essential for delivering clean, accurate stage lighting. Just one week later, the same fixtures were lighting the Wurzelfestival near Berlin, operating outdoors in dust and rain. Here, the IP66 construction demonstrated its value, while the powerful output and punchy beams cut effortlessly through haze. The compact Arolla Aqua S-LT delivers approximately 21,000 lumens from a 350 W engine, while the larger Arolla Aqua M-LT produces up to 28,000 lumens from 550 W. Two completely different events, just days apart, with the same fixture package performing flawlessly in both environments.
“Our purchasing decision was based on several key factors. Marcel, Manuel and Kami have always supported us with outstanding expertise, while the E-Assist platform adds another valuable layer through its excellent after-sales service—even though, as long-time Claypaky users, we have rarely needed it. Our Arolla Profile MP and Axcor Spot 300 fixtures have consistently delivered reliable performance, and when we sold them as part of our transition to the IP66 Shield Family, demand was exceptionally strong. The new Arolla Aqua S-LT and M-LT are exactly what we were looking for: equally at home providing precise stage lighting for high-end corporate conferences or dynamic effects lighting at outdoor festivals in dust and rain. We now have fixtures that handle every challenge with confidence while offering outstanding value for money.”
Thomas Boldt
Site Manager Berlin, The Cue Group (PAM events)
“From an operator’s perspective, the Arolla Aqua fixtures impressed me right away. The gobos look excellent, and the framing shutters make it easy to create clean, precise effects. The colour mixing is excellent, the dimming is smooth, and movement is both fast and accurate. The fixtures are also very easy to handle. We ran them throughout the production without a single issue—they’re truly rock-and-roll ready—and they performed just as reliably outdoors as they did indoors.”
Sascha Pavlik
Lighting Operator, The Cue Group (PAM events)
“Our collaboration with PAM events and The Cue Group in Berlin has been built on trust, openness and highly professional cooperation from day one. Thomas Boldt and his team have a clear understanding of what today’s productions require from reliable, flexible and weather-resistant lighting technology. We are therefore particularly pleased that the Shield Family provides exactly the solution they were looking for. I see PAM events as a key strategic partner for strengthening Claypaky’s presence in the Berlin market and for demonstrating the performance of our products in demanding real-world applications.”
Marcel Mothes
Business Development Manager Northern Germany, Claypaky Germany
With this investment, The Cue Group reinforces its commitment to providing customers at its Berlin location with premium equipment and the latest lighting technology. The new Claypaky Arolla Aqua S-LT and Arolla Aqua M-LT fixtures are now available through The Cue Group’s rental inventory.