Avolites celebrates half a century at the forefront of lighting

Founded in 1976, Avolites celebrates half a century of history these days with a series of initiatives, like a contest whose prize is a gold-plated console from 24 carats, or the presentation of the Avo50 Ambassador program.

The company was created from a simple but powerful idea: that creative people deserve fast tools, Flexible and designed for the realities of live performance. Nowadays, Avolites is a reference in professional lighting and media control, and its products are used in all types of scenarios, from the most intimate and innovative experimental theater productions to touring, most important festivals and television events in the world.

At every stage of your career, Avolites has focused on serving the people behind the control desk. This commitment to lighting and visual designers, the programmers and operators who turn technology into moments and experiences that excite audiences, has driven decades of innovation. From innovative control workflows to lighting and video integration, Avolites helps creatives tell richer, more ambitious visual stories.

Nikki Scott, CEO of Avolites, highlights that “50 years is an extraordinary milestone, and what really matters is the community behind it. Avolites exists thanks to the designers, programmers, technicians and partners who have trusted us with their creativity for half a century. This anniversary is a celebration of them.: of his talent, passion, vision, imagination and all the incredible shows that give life every day”.

Programa Avo50

At ISE in Barcelona, Avolites will present the Golden Console Competition, a campaign created to energize and connect the global Avolites community throughout the year. Besides, Avolites presents its ambassadors Avo50: fifty designers, influential programmers and operators who will be revealed over the next ten months. Their stories, experiences and achievements will be shared through interviews, video content and social networks, focusing on the people who truly define the Avolites brand.

A wide range of commemorative activities will be added to these initiatives., like a time capsule project, special files and content that reflect people, the products and moments that have shaped Avolites over five decades.

“This anniversary is not about looking back with nostalgia. It's about recognizing what we've built together and using that momentum to shape the future. We are incredibly proud of where Avolites has come and even more excited for the years ahead”, Scott concludes..