Working on the Mercury has been an incredible journey that started with a simple idea: celebrate the legendary spirit of Queen and recreate the experience for old and new audiences. From the very beginning, I knew lighting would play a crucial role in recreating the energy, drama, and iconic moments of the band.

Designing the lighting for this show wasn’t about replicating just any rock concert; it was about recreating the magic that made Queen unique. We researched heavily over the span of a few months to design, test, and program this new lighting rig that blends the old and familiar “rock” look with new technology.

Each cue was carefully programmed to recreate the previous Queen tours; taking inspiration from mainly the “Magic Tour 1986”, with sprinkles of others such as “Live Killers”. We truly wanted this to be a 1:1 experience, ensuring certain songs’ lighting matched their iconic live show renditions throughout Mercury’s set-list.

What excites me most is how lighting brings the performance to life, creating a connection between the audience and the music they love - Taking them back to a different time, a different decade. It’s about storytelling for me — using older lighting techniques, with the aforementioned newer technology to let the true spirit of Queen shine through.

Working on this tribute has been a perfect blend of creativity and technical skill, driven by the simple idea of sharing something meaningful with fans old and new. Every great project starts with a story—and it’s our job to tell it in a way that feels authentic and memorable.