MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Client: Bandit Lites/Live Nation

Location: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Opened: 2022

Key Team Members: Michael Mahlum, Jacqueline Grey, Jesse Fryery

Photographer: William Horne, Horne Visual Media

Description: 5,000+ capacity music venue

Owner: Fenway Sports Group

Scope of Work: The Music Venue was designed employing a combination of crisp, clean white lighting and dynamic color-changing accent lighting to provide general illumination and enhance the architectural features of the space. By focusing on these design goals the venue effortlessly adapts to any occasion with grace and versatility.

In crafting the design, layers of light were deftly woven together.  A base layer of white lighting floods the spaces and provides ample illumination for visibility. An additional layer of color-changing lighting strategically places to accentuate key features while adding a contemporary flair.

The VIP bar is equipped with color-changing lighting, allowing the room to transition seamlessly between intimate, moody settings and vibrant atmospheres, allowing the venue to accommodate any special events. Meanwhile, the rooftop bar is illuminated with carefully positioned lighting fixtures to ensure an inviting ambiance as the sun sets and enhances the breathtaking views of the city skyline.

A meticulously illuminated theater proscenium enhances the grandeur of the music hall, captivating audiences with its radiant glow and adding depth and dimension to performances.

In its entirety, the lighting design achieves a harmonious balance between contemporary sophistication and timeless elegance that will resonate with guests for years to come.

Other Credits: Bandit Lites – System Integration: Chris Barbee, John Jenkinson, John Cameron Carter