Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ Amsterdam chooses ETC Halcyon Silent fixtures for Auditorium Upgrade

The renowned Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ concert venue in Amsterdam has selected ETC Halcyon Silent fixtures as part of a major lighting upgrade in its main hall – a project carried out with the support of ETC dealer Ampco Flashlight.

The venue began the project with two key goals: replacing ageing fixtures and improving sustainability by transitioning to LED lighting. With a lighting grid positioned at 11 meters high, the team needed a fixture capable of strong, even output - but importantly, one that produced no noise. Known for its exceptional acoustics and quiet performance environment, the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ required modern fixtures that deliver high output and rich color while operating in complete silence.

After evaluating multiple options, the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ selected the Halcyon Silent fixtures due to its combination of power, color quality, and its completely fanless, silent operation - making it an ideal match for the hall’s sound-sensitive environment. In total, the venue invested in 20 Halcyon Silent fixtures, along with an Eos Apex 5 console to operate the new lights in the 725-seater Main Hall in the building.

Head of Technical Operations at the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ Bart Mesman comments: “ETC and Ampco Flashlight have proven to be very reliable and service-minded partners for our concert hall. The technical backup and the additions of the Halcyon Silent fixtures and Apex console all work fast and great.”

ETC Field Project Coordinator Robbi Nassi adds: “ETC is proud to support one of Europe’s leading concert venues with lighting solutions that enhance both artistic performance and operational sustainability.”

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