South African based In Living Colour, established in the mid 90s by Gavin Buckle,
recently invested in an Avolites Tiger Touch II and 12 x Robe Robin 300 LED Wash
fixtures.
“Due to In Living Colour’s position within the market where an equal amount of
events and sub-rentals to other related companies are responsible for our sustained
growth, we concentrate on investing in leading brands that are consistently sought
after by international touring companies as well as local suppliers,’ commented
Gavin Buckle. “Our lighting desks and fixtures are required to keep pace with the
rigorous demands we place on them, whether being used in the controlled
environment of a theatre or the unpredictable exposure of outdoor festivals. The
glaringly obvious solution was the Avolites and Robe brands. Since making the wise
investment they have thankfully seen little shelf time.’
In Living Colour was born some twenty years ago out of the need for a technical
supplier who not only offered the technical expertise required to ensure a successful
event, but also the personal attention towards detail and being accommodating
towards a client’s sometimes obscure and outlandish requests.
“These attributes seemed to be lacking in certain spheres of the industry at the
time. I was still young and naive then,’ remembers Gavin. “Sadly now I’m just
naive! Naive in optimism that every event will run from start to finish flawlessly!
Thank goodness we manage to maintain this positive facade towards our clients and
audience, irrespective of the hurdles faced at many an event.’
In Living Colour has invested a considerable amount of funds and effort into
obtaining the latest cutting edge technology required to keep pace with the ever-
changing landscape that makes up the events industry. “Contrary to this philosophy
though are the staple products that are requested time and time again, irrespective
of technology. Cutting edge or cutting budget … we’re willing to oblige … cutting
budget within reason that is,’ he ended.
