ALEXANDRA PALACE - JUNE 5th, 2025

Alexandra Palace

2024 - STUDENT VIRTUAL LIGHTING DESIGN AWARD

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AC-ET

Awarded to Tom Lee (Rose Bruford) for ‘Exigence’

Andy Mahaffey of AC-ET and Tom Lee

“For me the standout here is Tom Lee’s Exigence. I thought the work contained a great variety of dynamic responses to the music, allowing for long slow builds and developments of themes alongside short, sharp accents.” – Guy Hoare

“I think Tom’s is a brilliant design the lighting events and effects align with the mood of the music perfectly.. As a result the design as a whole, flows wonderfully.” – Robbie Butler

“I think Tom Lee has utilised the given rig with dramatic breaks,  great form in his structure of the lights and timings to the music.” – James Tinsley

“I love the theatricality of the design, and the way it evolves as the music progresses whilst staying true to it’s original feel and colour palette.” – Simon Wilkinson

“I would like to pick Tom Lee, I thoroughly enjoyed the musicality of the piece and use of dark and light to full effect.” Lizzie Powell

“I enjoyed the simple use of two colours and how they allowed the lighting movement to shape the space and compliment the music.” – Jai Morjaria

2024 – Student Virtual Lighting Design Award – shortlist

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Take a look at the nominees video clips with judges’ comments below

The winner was decided by the 2024 Professional Theatre and TV nominees

For details of the 2025 nominated videos and winner visit The Student Virtual Lighting Design Award 2025

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