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Avolites celebrates 50th anniversary

British lighting and media control pioneer Avolites marks its landmark 50th anniversary with the launch of an exclusive Golden Console Competition and the release of the Avo50 Ambassador programme. To celebrate five decades of creativity, Avolites kicks off a series of initiatives that will run throughout the year, including the opportunity to win a 24-carat gold plated Avolites console.

Avolites was founded in 1976. Today, the company is among the most trusted names in professional lighting and media control, and its products are used in all performance scenarios, from the most intimate and innovative experimental theatre productions to the world’s biggest tours, festivals, and broadcast events.

Avolites’ commitment to lighting and visual designers, programmers, and operators has driven decades of invention - from control workflows to the integration of lighting and video. “Fifty years is an extraordinary milestone, and what truly matters is the community behind it”, states Avolites CEO Nikki Scott. “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, visions, imagination, and all the incredible shows they bring to life every day.”

The 50th anniversary officially launches with a series of global initiatives designed to celebrate both Avolites’ past and its future. At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Avolites will unveil the Golden Console Competition, a campaign created to energise and connect the global Avolites community throughout the year.

Alongside this, Avolites 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, putting the spotlight on the people who are defining the Avolites brand.

These initiatives will be joined by a wide range of anniversary activity, including a time capsule project, archive features, and special content reflecting the people, products, and moments that have shaped Avolites over five decades.

“This anniversary isn’t about looking back with nostalgia”, notes Nikki Scott. “It’s about recognising what we’ve built together and using that momentum to shape the future. We’re incredibly proud of where Avolites has come from and even more excited about the years ahead.”

(Photo: Avolites/Steve Bright)

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