CULLMAN, AL – Rock the South lived up to its name as the “biggest party in the South,” even with weather delays. Bandit Lites provided the lighting system for the two-day festival, which was produced by 46 Entertainment and designed by Mason Felps.
Bandit Lites outfitted the main stage where Miranda Lambert, The Marshall Tucker Band, Nelly, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis and Ingrid Andress performed with nearly two hundred fixtures, including Chauvet Rogue R2X Washes, Claypaky Sharpys, Elation Paladin IP 65, Showline Nitro 510C and VL 3000 Spots.
For lighting designer Mason Felps, the show was a return home in more ways than one, as he grew up in Cullman and the 2013 Rock the South festival was his first step into the live event industry.
“All I knew is that I wanted to be in the industry,” Felps reflected. “Thankfully, through this festival I met some really awesome people, and I was able to grow into the position I am in now. Being able to come home and design and production manage the festival really meant a lot to me.”
Attendance averaged at about 30,000 people a night, and while the weather meant things got a little muddy, the festival shared, “The mud will wash off. The memories will last a lifetime!”
Bandit’s crew, comprised of Chris Noll, Cody Cheatham and John Sumitra, worked to make sure that the lighting delivered.
“Wanted to give a huge shoutout to all of our vendors and artist crew that powered thru the monsoons and mud to pull off this show,” wrote Felps. “We could not have done it without you all.”
“I know that when given the opportunity to work with 46 Entertainment, we are going to be met with their passion and experience,” said Bandit Client Representative Shawn Lear. “Mason’s enthusiasm for gathering a team for Rock the South goes beyond just putting a group of vendors together for a show. From day one, he detailed his bird’s eye view for the festival, encouraging the timeline, logistics, personnel, and power. It was an incredible success and one we are immensely proud to have been a part of.”
“Every time we do a show with Bandit, we can expect the same excellent level of service,” finished Felps. “And this one was no different. The whole Bandit team did a phenomenal job braving the weather with us. There were certainly some challenges, but the Bandits took them and ran with it.”
Nathan Baugh - Festival Producer
Shane Quick - Festival Producer
Mason Felps - Production Manager/Designer
Gene Brian - Bandit Lites Project Manager
Shawn Lear- Bandit Lites Client Representative
Chris Noll – Lighting Technician
Cody Cheatham – Lighting Technician
John Sumitra – Lighting Technician
About Bandit Lites, Inc.
Bandit Lites is a full-service design, management and producer of live events, theatrical productions, and live shows. Bandit Lites has a full staff of highly trained professionals to deal with all types of production needs. Bandit’s presence will ensure seamless transitions no matter where your next show takes you. More information available at www.BanditLites.com