In this episode, Shawn Sabo and Bradley Roulier (aka Manufactured Superstars) sit down with legendary lighting and stage designer Koen De Puysseleir, the creative mastermind behind Tiesto’s tours, Coachella’s epic stages, and the visual magic of EDC, Tomorrowland, and more!

Koen shares insider stories about the evolution of lighting, lasers, show control, and the latest tech innovations, including AI, Unreal Engine, drone visuals, and holographic displays in the electronic music industry. From behind-the-scenes festival moments to the future of stage design, this episode is packed with expert knowledge, crazy production stories, and a glimpse into the future of EDM visuals!

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00:00 Welcome to Superstar Diaries Podcast
00:28 Introducing Our Special Guest: Koen De Puysseleir
01:24 Koen’s Journey in Stage Design and Production
03:02 Evolution of Stage Design Technology
07:37 The Coachella Sahara Stage Experience
15:11 Innovations in Show Control and Synchronization
23:49 Behind the Scenes of Major Events
28:19 Lighting Design in Las Vegas and Beyond
38:22 The Future of Lighting and Visuals
41:45 Future of Holographic Spheres

42:30 Drone Innovations in Entertainment
43:51 AI in Music and Visuals
46:36 Unreal Engine in EDM
48:37 Artistic Use of Lasers
51:59 Festival and Club Visuals
55:46 Safety and Effects in Festivals
58:05 Memorable Mishaps and Stories
01:09:46 Communication in Festival Productions
01:14:32 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans