Grant Olivier thank you for the support. Thank you Johnny Scholtz for the photos.
Lighting designer Grant Olivier experienced an early Christmas as he eagerly unwrapped his new grandMA3 onPC! The lighting console was acquired from DWR Distribution’s Cape Town branch, spreading smiles all around.
Grant has formed a relationship with the live events industry since school days, actively involved in dramas and concerts as a student, and then over weekends, working as a freelancer. It’s hard to believe that someone so young has dedicated the past 16 years to a passionate pursuit of lighting. The past year has been exceptionally busy from assuming the role of touring lighting designer for Goodluck, a South African electronic music band, in late 2022 to overseeing various events as a freelancer.
“I love turning a dull space into something amazing, and helping artists create epic moments on stage with creative and dramatic moments,” he says.
Having worked on the grandMA2 platform for several years, Grant recently had the opportunity to operate on a grandMA3 console and there was no turning back! “I was looking for a portable touring solution that could give me flexibility for both small and larger shows,” Grant shares. “The grandMA3 solution was the only solution that stood out to me, being compact, powerful and internationally recognized.”
Johnny Scholtz, who heads the DWR Cape Town office, shares in the excitement. “It’s truly enjoyable to see someone eagerly taking delivery of new gear. Grant’s enthusiasm is quite contagious, and we’re optimistic that the console will serve well. Patrick Manicom and I will be readily available to provide technical support whenever needed, but we know that Grant is a natural and it should be smooth sailing.”
The grandMA3 onPC has the full functionality of the grandMA3 series to control up to 4 096 parameters. The console is easy to use, compact, intelligent, and cost-effective making it a great choice.
“It has been so amazing to watch Grant spread his wings in the industry,” said Duncan Riley of DWR. “His youthful spirit coupled with large amounts of passion and dedication are simply amazing to witness, seeing his dedication and the quality and execution of his work just makes you feel proud of what he has achieved. Thank you Grant for your support.”
