The Ladies of Soul concert series returned to Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome in April for a three-night run, featuring performances by Dutch artists Edsilia Rombley, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Berget Lewis, and Candy Dulfer. The event also included appearances from international acts such as Sister Sledge, Robin S, and Rose Royce.
The production incorporated an extensive video and lighting setup, including LED screens and LED strips, with media server support provided by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 units from Green Hippo. Dutch event technology provider Tenfeet handled the visual design and programming, continuing its long-standing role with the show.
According to Kevin Buysse of Tenfeet, the Hippotizer systems were chosen for their ability to manage multiple content layers and mixes. The visual elements included both pre-rendered content and live camera feeds, coordinated for individual artist segments and group performances.
The video configuration featured a 15×7-metre main LED wall (2400x1120px), positioned upstage, and a secondary screen integrated into the stage design. Live footage was captured using five broadcast cameras, and 250 metres of LED video strips were installed on the stage edge and trusses above the performance area.
Content creation and pre-programming were completed at Tenfeet’s facilities. The workflow involved luma mattes and layered visual effects, with additional real-time visuals produced using Notch in selected sections. Buysse noted the use of Hippotizer’s live masking and generator effects to accommodate late-stage changes in feed placement and sizing.
One segment featured choreography captured through motion capture technology, which was translated into layered visuals using particle and environmental effects. These were synchronised with the performance using pre-programmed sequences on the media servers.
Lighting design for the production was led by Thomas Hendriks Boers and Ton Swaak. Boers also served as lighting programmer and operator. The video system was integrated with an ETC Hog 4 console, allowing the lighting team to control specific visual elements, such as LED strip content, directly from the lighting desk.
The show’s musical arrangements and overall creative direction were led by Tjeerd Oosterhuis, with a focus on coordinating lighting and video elements to support the musical performances. Additional visual content design was provided by Het Nieuwe Kader, with Dave van Roon supporting programming alongside Buysse.
The production demonstrates a collaborative approach to live event design, combining real-time media servers, lighting control systems, and pre-produced content to deliver a synchronised visual presentation. The integration of motion capture and real-time effects reflects ongoing trends in live entertainment production, where creative storytelling and technical infrastructure continue to intersect.
