The Challenge:
Coordinating a Live Visual Experience at the Biggest Festival in the World
The Client’s Needs
Barry Can’t Swim’s team needed real-time visual control to match each song, especially without a timecoded set.
Technical Hurdles
The lighting designer encountered timecode challenges, requiring Halucinated to adapt on the fly.
Logistics
The team coordinated a last-minute trip from New York to California, managing simultaneous events across different locations (Coachella and Reggaeton Rave in NYC).
Reddit threads were raving about the performance!
The Results:
An Unforgettable Performance
Barry Can’t Swim and his manager were thrilled, calling the visuals seamless and unforgettable.
Client Feedback
Festival-goers raved about the show on social media, and Reddit threads lit up with praise.
Audience Reaction
200,000 people attended Coachella over two weekends. For Miguel, this was a full-circle moment—Coachella was his inspiration to become a VJ, and now he was performing there with Halucinated.
Milestone Moment
Project Overview
Barry Can’t Swim @ Coachella 2024
Type of Event
Music Festival
Services Provided
Live VJing with IMAG (live visuals synced with the performance)
Goal
Create a visually stunning performance by triggering custom visuals live to each song and coordinating with the lighting designer to deliver a show-stopping experience.
Result
Festival attendees and fans had a blast, with the client and manager thrilled by how the performance came together.
Creative Approach
Miguel and Steve practiced each cue with the Electrix Tweaker MIDI controller and Resolume Arena software, ensuring visuals flowed seamlessly with Barry Can’t Swim’s set.
Technical Execution
They reviewed the setlist and visuals in their hotel room, rehearsed key transitions, and synced with the lighting designer for flawless coordination.
Standout Moment
Performing live on stage during the set with the electrifying crowd watching—and the moment the festival gates opened.