Moving Light Madness 2026: Results & Analysis
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Moving Light Madness 2026
Forget the basketball courts; the real action's happening right here on @LimeLightWired. We are here to celebrate the brilliance of 64 top-tier moving lights, all vying for the coveted title of ultimate fixture.
Each day, like clockwork, matchups light up on our Instagram story @LimeLightWired. It's like the Super Bowl of Lighting, but with more watts and fewer tackles. Stagehands and lighting designers, directors and programmers everywhere unite to cast their votes for the fixtures that make their hearts glow. Divided into four sections leaning into the regions of March Madness, we've got spot & profile fixtures, wash fixtures, beam fixtures, and strobe and bar fixtures ready to duke it out under the spotlight.
To keep you in the loop, we'll refresh this page regularly with key takeaways and voting results; we will also recap everything from the shocking upsets to the landslide victories that have everyone talking. Stay plugged in and regularly check back for the most recent updates to stay on top of all the Moving Light Madness excitement. 🔌
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Round of 64 Major Highlights
More than 55,000 votes poured in during the opening round of Moving Light Madness as programmers, designers, and techs around the world made their picks. With the numbers laid out, let's check out some of the key takeaways:
Martin Professional MAC Viper XIP drew the largest turnout of the entire first round, pulling in 1,646 votes and setting the pace for the tournament as it advances to the next round.
One of the closest battles in the entire bracket saw German Light Products Mad Maxx edge past Martin Professional MAC One Beam by just 24 votes, proving every vote counts in Moving Light Madness.
Claypaky Arolla Aqua moves confidently into the second round with a strong first-round showing, positioning itself as a serious contender in the Spot & Profile bracket.
Ayrton MagicDot Neo powers into the second round with an impressive performance, emerging as one of the beam bracket’s fixtures to watch as the tournament heats up.
The wash bracket produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the round as Ayrton Zonda Series narrowly advanced over German Light Products X5 Wash Series in a matchup that stayed tight until the final votes were counted.
Spot & Profile Bracket Results
The spot and profile bracket, renowned for its workhorse fixtures, promises compelling matchups all month long.
Robe Lighting T3 Series // 71% (1159 votes)
ETC Halcyon Series // 29% (476 votes)
Ayrton EagleStrike // 66% (1082 votes)
CHAUVET Professional Maverick Force Series // 34% (564 votes)
Claypaky Arolla Aqua Series // 60% (1093 votes)
Elation Lighting Paragon Series // 40% (743 votes)
(Battle of Classics)
Vari*Lite VL1 // 43% (778 votes)
S4 Leko // 57% (1030 votes)
Martin Professional MAC Ultra Performance // 47% (784 votes)
Robe Lighting iForte Series // 53% (893 votes)
CHAUVET Professional Maverick Storm Series // 52% (829 votes)
Vari*Lite VL3600 IP // 48% (774 votes)
Ayrton Ultimate Series // 86% (1526 votes)
NXT Flexon Series // 14% (240 votes)
Martin Professional MAC Viper XIP // 93% (1646 votes)
Volux Lighting Physos // 7% (123 votes)
Beam Bracket
The beam bracket is incredibly competitive, possessing industry favorites and classics, new laser technologies, and more.
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy // 85% (1441 votes)
Elation Lighting Proteus Radius // 15% (255 votes)
Ayrton Kyalami // 91% (1498 votes)
elektraLite Aero Mini // 9% (145 votes)
SGM BeaSt // 20% (357 votes)
Ayrton MagicDot Neo // 80% (1459 votes)
(Battle of Classics)
Claypaky Sharpy // 81% (1363 votes)
ETC ShowGun // 19% (312 votes)
Robe Lighting GigaPointe // 86% (1405 votes)
CHAUVET Professional Maverick Storm 1 Beam // 14% (227 votes)
German Light Products Mad Maxx // 51% (974 votes)
Martin Professional MAC One Beam // 49% (950 votes)
ADJ Lighing Vizi Beam // 68% (1133 votes)
Volux Lighitng Spyra II // 32% (532 votes)
Robe Lighting iBolt // 70% (1236 votes)
Claypaky Sharpy X Frame // 30% (535 votes)
Wash Bracket
The wash bracket is filled with a diverse array of dynamic fixtures, setting the stage for a colorful competition.
Martin Professional MAC Aura Raven XIP // 80% (1359 votes)
Vari*Lite VL5 LED // 20% (337 votes)
Robe Lighting iSpiiderX // 87% (1464 votes)
ETC Zeo // 13% (227 votes)
Martin Professional MAC Aura XIP // 87% (1661 votes)
Elation Lighting Proteus Rayzor Series // 13% (249 votes)
(Battle of Classics)
Martin Professional MAC Aura // 59% (1166 votes)
1000W Par Can w/ Loose Bolt // 41% (811 votes)
German Light Products X5 Wash Series // 49% (812 votes)
Ayrton Zonda Series // 51% (852 votes)
Volux Lighting Phantom // 31% (491 votes)
CHAUVET Professional MK3 Wash // 69% (1099 votes)
Claypaky Volero Cube // 61% (1048 votes)
German Light Products Twyn // 39% (683 votes)
ACME Pulsar // 45% (789 votes)
Claypaky Mini B // 55% (963 votes)
Strobe & Bar Bracket
The Stobe & Bar bracket looks to the be the most interesting, with all sorts of fixture types and creative tools being represented.
ACME Tornado // 71% (1212 votes)
Elation Lighting Rayzor Blade // 29% (498 votes)
CHAUVET Professional PXL Curve 12 // 77% (1308 votes)
Claypaky Volero Wave // 23% (338 votes)
German Light Products X5 Bar // 57% (1099 votes)
Robe Lighting TetraX // 43% (841 votes)
(Battle of Classics)
Ayrton Magic Blade // 77% (1373 votes)
CHAUVET DJ GigBar Move // 23% (411 votes)
Robe Lighting WTF! // 79% (1296 votes)
ACME Lightning X // 21% (340 votes)
CHAUVET Professional Strike V // 58% (942 votes)
German Light Products Creos // 42% (685 votes)
Volux Lighting Flarix 1XK // 12% (209 votes)
German Light Products JDC1 Burst // 88% (1572 votes)
Elation Pulse Panel FX // 20% (387 votes)
CHAUVET Professional ColorStrike M // 80% (1534 votes)
Next Round Matchups to Watch
Tornado vs PXL Curve
ACME Lighting Tornado squares off against CHAUVET Professional PXL Curve 12 in a clash of creative strobe and pixel effects.
JDC1 Burst vs ColorStrike M
Two of the industry’s most recognizable strobe fixtures collide as German Light Products JDC1 Burst meets CHAUVET Professional ColorStrike M.
Ultimate vs Viper XIP
A heavyweight battle is set in the Spot & Profile bracket as Ayrton Ultimate Series faces off against Martin Professional MAC Viper XIP.
How To Vote
Ready to make your voice heard? Of course, you are! Head over to Instagram, follow @LimeLightWired, and dive into the electrifying world of Moving Light Madness. Beginning Monday March 2, you can cast your votes daily. Rally your fellow stagehands, and let's light up the night with the power of democracy. After all, who needs Jordan versus LeBron debates when you can debate the your favorite moving lights?
Conclusion
Moving Light Madness isn't just a competition; it's a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the sheer awesomeness of stage lighting. So, grab your cue sheet, cue up your favorite fixture, and let's illuminate the stage like never before. Because when it comes to lighting design, the sky's the limit – and with the right fixture, we can make even the stars jealous. Ha ha haaaaaa.......
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