Christie RGB pure laser projectors powered two vibrant cultural events in Portugal this summer – Picadeiro Open Sounds in Fundão and the Yard Festival in Quinta do Anjo and Palmela. AV production company ADLC Audiovisuais deployed Christie M 4K25 RGB and M 4K15 RGB projectors to deliver large-format projections designed to energise each setting.
Picadeiro Open Sounds, held at the historic Palácio do Picadeiro in Alpedrinha, Fundão, blended electronic music and digital art in an open-air celebration that spanned two days. The venue, a former royal riding arena, was transformed into a dynamic space where music, light, and architecture came together.
The festival featured a multidisciplinary programme, including audiovisual performances, exhibitions, VR and AR installations, gaming areas, talks, and a dedicated music lab. A Christie M 4K25 RGB projector was used to illuminate the venue’s façade and surrounding architecture, and accompanied live visuals by artists Nuno Pereira, Carlotta Premazzi, Daniel Rondulha (VJ Dataset), and Astronauta Mecânico.
José Cordeiro, director of ADLC Audiovisuais, said: “Christie M 4K25 RGB gave us the power, brightness, and clarity we needed to bring the artists’ visuals to life, even in complex architectural settings. Its rich colour reproduction and compact design made it ideal for a site like Picadeiro.”
Meanwhile, Yard Festival, a four-day celebration of electronic music and art, took place across two venues: the Forte de Albarquel in Palmela and the hills of Areia Branca in Quinta do Anjo. Set against natural and historical backdrops, the festival featured performances from international and local electronic music artists and was complemented by wellness activities and regional cuisine. A Christie M 4K25 RGB projector illuminated a suspended sphere installation in the Areia Branca landscape, while a Christie M 4K15 RGB projector brought dynamic visuals to the 17th-century fortress in Palmela.
Cordeiro explained: “Each location posed its own challenges from projecting onto an airborne structure to mapping across an old stone façade. Christie RGB projectors gave us the versatility and performance we needed to adapt quickly and deliver visually striking results. These festivals show how projection can deepen the audience’s connection with music and art.”
