Avolites celebrates its 50th anniversary with the launch of the Golden Console Competition and the introduction of the Avo50 Ambassador Programme, an initiative that will bring together fifty influential designers, programmers, and operators.
To commemorate five decades of empowering creativity that has helped define the look and impact of lighting and visuals in live entertainment worldwide, Avolites is kicking off a series of initiatives that will run throughout the year, including the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Avolites console plated in 24-carat gold.
Founded in 1976, Avolites was built on a simple but powerful idea: that creative people deserve tools that are fast, flexible, and designed for the realities of live performance.
Today, Avolites is among the most trusted names in professional lighting and media control, and its products are used in all kinds of scenarios, from the most intimate and innovative experimental theatre productions to the world’s biggest tours, festivals, and broadcast events. At every stage of its journey, Avolites has focused on one thing: serving the people behind the control desk.
This commitment to lighting and visual designers, programmers, and operators who turn technology into moments and experiences that move audiences has driven decades of invention. From groundbreaking control workflows to the integration of lighting and video, Avolites helps creatives tell richer and more ambitious visual stories.
50 years is an extraordinary milestone, and what truly matters is the community behind it. Avolites exists because of 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 their talent, passion, vision, imagination, and all the incredible shows they bring to life every day, stated Nikki Scott, CEO of Avolites.
A year of celebration begins
The 50th anniversary launches with a series of global initiatives designed to celebrate both Avolites’ past and its future.
At ISE in Barcelona, Avolites will unveil the Golden Console Competition, a high-profile campaign created to energise and connect the global Avolites community throughout the year.
Alongside this, the brand is introducing its Avo50 Ambassadors: fifty influential designers, 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 media, shining a spotlight on the people who define the Avolites brand.
These initiatives will be complemented by numerous anniversary activities, including a time capsule project, archive content, and special materials that highlight the people, products, and moments that have shaped Avolites’ history over five decades.
Built on people, driven by innovation
So much has changed in the industry over 50 years, but as Avolites looks ahead to its next chapter, the mission remains clear: to collaborate with creative professionals and provide them with the tools they need to push boundaries, tell stories, and create memorable experiences.
This anniversary isn’t about looking back with nostalgia. It’s about recognising what we’ve built together and using that momentum to shape the future. We’re proud of where Avolites has come from and even more excited about the years ahead, added Nikki.
