December Update.

HappyLightGuy want to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday and a Merry Christmas. But also take a moment to thank everyone I have worked with this past year. So many amazing people and projects have filled my year and hart. I can’t believe 2023 is almost over. More is to come, Please check out my 2024 schedule so fare below the 2023 status. Thanks for supporting my work and webpage.

2023 Reflection:

Volbeat ended their (Servant of the Road) world tour in 2023 which lasted 3 years in total. We visited a lot of different countries and venues. We Produced some great tours and shows in various sizes and forms. Volbeat kicked ass every single night on stage and I am proud to be a part of the Volbeat family for 15 years now. We will be back in 2025 with something special and spectacular. I want to thank everyone involved and say that I have nothing but love and respect for the work and dedication you all put in every single day 🤘🏻😊🤘🏻Its a monumental task touring 3 years straight on the level Volbeat is performing and making sure every nights is special for the fans. Respect. Also a huge thanks to all the fans that supported the shows and for being so nice to the band and crew over the years. BIG HUGS!

Photo Britt Bowman

I started DarkSky APS with my good friend Chris Kyriacou and it’s been a great year learning a lot about wireless frequencies and Stage RF technology. We have been so fortunate to work with some great bands and colleagues already and next year are looking even better. we can’t wait to get back at it in 2024. Please visit our website for more information on http://www.darksky.live and why you need to get permits for your Wireless and Stage RF Frequencies when Touring the world.

HappyLightGuy also joined forces in 2023 with 2 great friends and Light Designers Rob Coleman & Owen Tansey in Cactus DZN. We strive for the highest quality and best Lighting Design for Tours and events. I hope we can continue this year’s success and inspire bands with a fantastic and unique Lighting Design tailored to their style and needs. Please contact us if you’re interested or curious to know more info@cactusdzn.live

Upcoming Projects So fare:

One thing I can revile is Michael Poulsen (Volbeat) has announced that his new side project Asinhell is touring Europe and HappyLightGuy is excited to be joining them for there Summer Tour in 2024. Asinhell have made a critically acclaimed KILLER record, so if you like old school Death Metal like me, I urge you to have a listen and come out to support us on the road. Stay Heavy http://www.asinhell.com

Asinhell – Wolfpack Laws – Impii Hora

DarkSky Aps will be attending NAMM Anaheim-USA in January and we are so excited to meet all our client and friends. If you are available and would like to meet Cris and I or just hear more about DarkSky Aps please contact us at info@darksky.live

HappyLightGuy will also be Designing and Touring with Danish Rocker Jacob Dinesen for his Danish 2024 Tour. You can find more info on Jacobs Dinesen Touring Schedule at http://www.jacobdinesen.com

Train Live (1000 cab Venue in Aarhus) is upgrading there light system in January 2024. HappyLightGuy are excited and proud to be involve in redesigning and helping build the new Light Rig in collaboration with Train Live and Martin Profesional. HLG have worked on/off at Train Live since 1998 between touring and helped built the first Light Rig at Train Live in 1998. More news and details on the new light design and rig will follow as we get started. For concert info and events but also some facts about how Train Live started is available on website http://www.train.dk

Thanks Again For A Great 2023

Best Regards HappyLightGUy

King Diamond “Masquerade Of Madness”Video Release

HappyLightGuy Are Excited To Share King Diamonds New Video Release “Masquerade Of Madness”. In collaboration With King Diamond & Andy La Rocque, HappyLightGuy Designed The Light and Stage Set Used For This video And The Following European Tour. Please Enjoy The Scary Universe And Release From King Diamond. Happy Halloween.

https://youtu.be/HVW0ZfxFF08?si=gMgycP4qP7Z_VJBJ

If You Looking For A Light/Stage Design, HLG Are Happy to Help With Any Need Your Band Or Production Might Have. Please Contact HLG For Further Information.

Volbeat Flashback World Tour 2021/22/23

Light/Set/Video Design: HappyLightGuy – Show Design: HappyLightGuy / Guy Sykes

Lights: Christie Lights – Scenic Elements: Tait – Video: Pixel – Wireless frequency & Stage RF Permits: DarkSky Communications – Walkie Talkies: Empire Touring.

Volbeat “Servant Of The Road” North America Tour 2023 Ended.

Volbeat Album “Servant Of The Mind” 2 year touring cykel has come to an end. We toured heavily in Europe and North America. Big thanks to all involved.

HappyLightGuy Are Free For Design and Touring Projects. Please Don’t Hesitate To Contact Me For More Info on HappyLightGuy Light Design And Touring Possibilities.

Ill Also Be Working On DarkSky APS Projects And Are Looking Forward To Help Touring Clients With Wireless Frequencies And Stage RF Permits Together With My Partner Chris Kyriacou. Please visti http://www.DarkSky.Live for more info.

HappyLightGuy Proudly Uses Chamsys MQ500M Light Desks And Capture Visualisation Software For Pre Programming And Renders/Paper Work.

HappyLightGuy Teams Up With CACTUS DZN!

Info@cactusdzn.live

It is with great honour and excitement that HappyLightGuy teams up with 2 renowned and talented Light Designers in a joint Design Coloration Called Cactus DZN. Our goal is to support and assist productions with innovative and personalised lighting & show designs that are tailored to the productions needs and budgets. Am honoured to be working along side with LD Rob Coleman & LD Eoghan (Owen) Tansey who has many years of experience in the touring and entertainment industry.

Please find our intro flyer for more info on what we are about and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or just want to say hello. Info@cactusdzn.live

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DarkSky.Live Grand Opening.

Dear colleague. Its with great excitement and gratitude that DarkSky Communications is opening up for business in Europe. Ready for the spring of 2023, our goal is to support bands & events with wireless communications licensing solutions. DarkSky Communications aims to provide PMSE Licensing support for touring bands and events by obtaining the necessary documentation needed to operate walkie talkies, wireless microphones, IEMs and wireless cameras, etc. If your requirements are a single frequency or an arena sized tour production with multiple channels of comms, stage RF and cameras we can make sure you are correctly licensed & free to focus on your event or tour, wherever you find yourself. We are in contact with licensing agencies around the world to stay updated and make sure you have the right information to operate your wireless systems trouble free. DarkSky Communications’ staff are well known in the touring industry and have over 70 years combined touring experience, that varies from clubs – theatres – arenas – stadium tours. Our staff are standing by to get you the documents you need to keep your show running and make sure all your wireless systems are operated legally from country to country. DarkSky Communications are looking forward to working with you on your upcoming tour or event. Please contact us @ info@darksky.live for more information. http://www.darksky.live Best Regards Niller Bjerregaard (HappyLightGuy) Chris Kyriacou. 

Please find Us at: http://www.darksky.live and let us help you get safely true your tour with the right permits and documentations needed.

Bright Lights & Rock´n Roll.

HappyLightGuy Talks to SGM about the use of SGM Q7 – Q10 Fixtures on Volbeat´s “Servant Of The Tour World” Tour 2022.

Please Find Link Below:

https://sgmlight.com/projects/bright-lights-and-rock-n-roll-with-volbeat

Light Design: HappyLightGuy – Photo Credit: Britt Bowman

EventElevator Visited VolBeat on Tour this fall.

EventElevator visited Volbeat in Munich Germany November 24/25 In Olympia Halle on our European “Servant OF The Road” Fall Tour 2022, To Talk with HappyLightGuY – Guy Sykes – Dennie Miller – Pat Row – Jean Luc Williams.

About The Tour Design/Light Design/Sound Concept/Staging/Video Concept.

Special Thanks to EventElevator & Jan Bruhnke for setting this interview up and making it possible. Please find the links below.

You Tube Link https://youtu.be/_ZzzQGDDM08

Web Article https://eventelevator.de/storys/volbeat-servant-of-the-road-world-tour/

Also A Special Thanks To Christie Light (Roy Hunt Rep) And My Light Crew. Eoghan Tansey – Nicole Lattimore – Sam Whittingham – Mark Scrimshaw – Tanja Arends.

Big Thanks To: Pool group (Audio) – Tait (Staging) – Christie Lites (Lighting) – Transam (Trucking) – LJ Transport (Trucking) – Rockpool Tour (Catering) – RadioTek LTD (Radios) – Tour Badges (Credentials) – Tour Books (Touring Logistics) – Qprime (Management) Booking Agent (K2 Agency) – Tour Management (Sky’s the Limit) – Travel Agent (Preferred Travel) – Pixle Live (Video) – Chamsys (Light Desks Mq 500M) – Martin Professional – GLP Lighting – SGM Lighting – Robe Lighting

Big Love To My Volbeat Touring Family. Guy Sykes – Michael Morobitto – Marcus Schonfeld – Danielle Gore. – Game Mata – Kayla Reid – Brittany Bowman – John Chidley – Dennie Miller – Pat Row – Tue Bayer – Jerry Carillo – Pete Abdou – Jean Loc Williams – Johs Corkerton – Rolf Van Elten – Graham Kearsley – Aaron Lauzier – Sam Boone – Thomas Kellner – Matthias Merker – Robert Schmidt – Marco Mueller – Katrin Wolfering – Fabian Bitter – Mateusz Mizik – Chris Schabert – Ute Hocker -Sarah Goggin – Luke Jones – Declan Exley – Yasmine Read – Jen Mcglynn – Maureen Collet – Thomas Ottevaere – Ana Dias – Simon Harlock – Nick Lepoutre – Julian Davies – Max Simpson – William Whitehead – Henri Latham Konig – Eoin McMahon – James Morris – Andrew Jablon – Shelby Cude.

Thanks HappyLightGuy