The iFORTE LTX and RoboSpot combination becomes an industry standard for Danish festivals

Danish rental and technical production company VIGSØ Group owns 10 RoboSpot systems and 30 iFORTE LTX fixtures from Robe, a combination that, according to its director, Christian Vigsø, has become an industry standard for remote follow spot systems in the Danish festival industry.

VIGSØ started using RoboSpot with BMFL Follow Spot fixtures before moving to iFORTE LTX, Robe's highest-powered LED moving heads. The company initially purchased 21 units and later added another 9. It also owns three other remote follow spot systems, although RoboSpot remains the most requested.

Vigsø highlights its cost-effectiveness and ease of use:

It's a straightforward system for technicians and other users to learn, allowing them to operate it confidently and competently.

Fixtures that can also be used in conventional lighting rigs

The iFORTE LTX fixtures were selected for their high light output and colour rendering index (CRI), two essential characteristics for their use as follow spots in both live performances and television broadcasts.

VIGSØ purchased the fixtures and RoboSpot cameras separately so that the lighting equipment could also be used in conventional lighting rigs. Installing the camera takes just "a couple of minutes".

According to Vigsø, choosing Robe "means we will get longevity from the product, plus all the service and support from the local distributor", Light Partner, based in Herning.

Arenas, stadiums and 100-metre throws

With an increasing number of Danish bands performing in large arenas and stadiums, demand for high-powered fixtures and rear follow spot systems is growing. Recent rentals include 18 iFORTE LTX fixtures controlled by three RoboSpot systems for The Minds of 99's arena tour, shows by Tomas Helmig and upcoming concerts by Suspekt. The equipment has also been used at DGI Landsstævne 2025, Denmark's largest sports and community festival, where throws of up to 100 metres were required, as well as in musical theatre productions such as Frozen and Fame.

I believe that last year the iFORTE LTX / RoboSpot combination became an industry-standard remote follow spot system for the Danish festival industry, says Vigsø.

Image credits: © VIGSØ Group